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Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Serving as a DLA Distribution Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) project team officer/analyst Black Belt within Office of Strategic Programs Directorate (OSP) Leads, plans, coordinates, and executes LSSCPI projects, Rapid improvements events (RIE), and Just Do Its (JDIs) across DLA Distribution. Utilizes a wide range of analytical, statistical, and mathematical tools, the Black Belt is responsible for defining a quantifiable relationship between the input and output variables. Coaching/advising CPI Sponsors, Champions, Blackbelts, Green Belts, and CPI event participants throughout all DLA Distribution locations. Utilizing analytical tools such as Linear Regression, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Normality Test, Theory of Constraints (ToC), Takt Time, and Statistical Process Control, to develop a sustained focus on CPI. Assisting in the planning and execution of process mapping and Value Stream Analysis (VSA) to create a ValueStream Map (VSM). Identifies and conducts just in time process improvement training to support project execution. Assigning and assisting with various CPI projects across the Distribution MSC enterprise and military service lines. Reporting tangible cost benefits and Returns on Investments (ROI) gained from the implementation of processes andproviding valid measurement between the ROI and DLA Distribution/Military Services. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Management and Program Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Mastery of a wide range of LSS qualitative and/or quantitative methods (e.g. FMEA, SPC, VSM, AffinityDiagrams, Pareto, and Gantt Charts etc.) for the analyses. Mastery of statistics, data collection and reporting, and analytical and evaluative methods includingapplications design and programming methods using a variety of platforms and programming tools (e.g. SPC,Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Pareto, FMEA, VSM and Gantt Charts) in order tomake data driven process analysis, process designs, and process improvements that will solve the projectproblem and meet the project goal. Expert knowledge of a wide range of problem solving, fact-finding, and investigative techniques with skill indeveloping, analyzing, evaluating, and documenting facts. Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques, skills and knowledge of quantitative and qualitativetechniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness and efficiency of proposed programs/projects Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025\_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.