Business Process Improvement Specialist

Acuity, Inc. is looking to hire a Business Process Improvement Specialist (Lean Six Sigma) to join us in our support of a premier federal client.

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Acuity, Inc. is a leading digital strategy consulting firm. We offer deep domain expertise to federal agencies who serve and protect our nation’s citizens, global reputation, and critical assets. We leverage proven industry partnerships and exceptional customer service to deliver measurable and transformative results. Our innovative, collaborative, and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from The Washington Post and, we are an 8-time winner of the Washington Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work”. 

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an independent problem solver with advanced critical thinking skills, passionate about streamlining business processes and improving customer and user experiences
• Can assimilate theoretical concepts, translate industry standards, and relate their real-world applications to an organization’s operations
• Is a competent systems thinker but can balance it with detail orientation
• Is an articulate influencer with a strong ability to relate big-picture ideas to senior management as well as practical hands-on ideas with project team members
• Fervently seeks to connect the dots from concepts to practices, process to people, and process to tools

The Business Process Improvement Specialist shall provide consulting and facilitation support with the experience and skills necessary to identify, evaluate, document, and support the implementation of business process improvement solutions. This individual will also be responsible for the following duties:

• Identify processes steps that are not providing value and work with stakeholders to streamline using Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Possess experience with process mapping, process improvement, and project management skills, coupled with knowledge of the Sponsor's agency
• Work with the Sponsor to understand mission and business concerns
• Through meetings with the Sponsor, shall analyze the business impact and recommend improvements and/or efficiencies
• Work with the Sponsor to identify a clear, actionable plan to implement solutions
• Consult and assist with the implementation of strategic realignment initiatives to meet Sponsor objectives
• Document processes, including, but not limited to, observations, surveys, concerns, and improvement solutions
• Have the skills and experience necessary to support projects of significant complexity 

• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience related to project or program management or business process improvement consulting; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Proven strong project management skills and ability to convert mission area customer requirements into executable strategies
• Ability to manage a diverse collection of work deliverables requiring strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles 
• Demonstrated capabilities to establish and maintain relationships with various Military Services and Agencies
• Possess professional written and verbal communication skills 

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen with an active U.S. Federal Government TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance

About Acuity, Inc

Acuity is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative, and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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