Continuous Improvement Specialist

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, OSD, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defense Force.  Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients’ challenges.

Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients’ success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.

SPA’s Air Force and Army Programs Group provides aviation-focused analysis and program management for life-cycle systems engineering and logistics support, rapid capabilities development and fielding, cyber warfare operations, nuclear C3, and integrated air and missile defense planning. We provide advanced studies, wargame development, and analysis to support materiel operations, supply strategies, and fleet readiness.

SPA has an immediate need for an Air Force Continuous Process Improvement (AF CPI) Black Belt Specialist to support our customer in Ramstein AFB, Germany.C

You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring teammates within the command's Continuous Process Improvement Program.  You will also be responsible for developing and delivering highly effective training programs for our Green Belt (GB) and Yellow Belt (YB) Students. This includes developing curriculum, delivering training sessions, and providing ongoing support and guidance to ensure trainees are able to apply their learning effectively in real-world scenarios.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a related field and 3 years of specialized experience in process improvement or Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of specialized experience.
• Certified as an Air Force Continuous Process Improvement (AF CPI) Black Belt
• Possess the ability to effectively coach and mentor others via technology, including being able to utilize a range of online tools, such as video conferencing, screen sharing, and virtual whiteboards, to communicate effectively and provide constructive feedback to our GB and BB practitioners.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment