Job summary

You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST (PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT & INNOVATION) in the Performance Improvement and Innovation Division, (Code 1400PI), Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) (Code 1400), located at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a detachment of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will plan, administer, coordinate, and provide guidance and counsel for the Lean implementation through the Division Head to the site Director, the Innovative Team, Lean Office Champion, and Senior Leadership for the work assigned. You will develop, maintain, and facilitate a comprehensive L6S Black Belt, Green Belt, and Value Stream Champion programs. You will monitor and report on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing and analyzing completed improvements to determine if program goals have been met or require modification, etc. You will plan, execute, and revise the CPI and Lean Training Program initiatives, both locally and corporately, through the L6SC. You will oversee the Black Belt program in the analysis of systematic feedback control (operational and strategic analysis) covering program status and effectiveness to provide input to management planning and scheduling. You will keeps abreast of new developments in the areas of process improvement. You will provide support for implementing process improvement initiatives and programs with the underlying objective of improving the production and organizational efforts of the NFPC.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience planning, coordinating, and guiding Lean implementation projects, including working with senior, mid-level leadership, and production employees though a familiarity with foundry operations and best practices in Lean Six Sigma and process improvement, and the ability to align organizational initiatives with these standards. Experience leading value stream analysis, rapid improvement events (RIE), DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) Experience mentoring teams in continuous process improvement (CPI) training that encompasses initiatives to train green belt, yellow belt, black belt, or Theory of Constraints CPI practitioners. Experience coordinating, training, and guiding cross-functional teams in the execution of process improvement projects and Lean activities. Experience effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels to plan, execute, and manage multiple large, complex projects, including resource allocation, project scheduling, and performance monitoring. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ORAL COMMUNICATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENT REPORTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.