Improvement Specialist I, II - Anchorage

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 53,684 - 71,593; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Anchorage is seeking an Improvement Specialist to enhance systems and processes. This role requires collaboration with senior leadership to improve the effectiveness of programs serving Alaska Native communities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in project management. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of improvement experience or demonstrated proficiency in relevant positions.
• Experience with project completion in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to develop and redesign systems.
• Improve overall effectiveness of SCF through process enhancements.

Skills

Understanding of Alaska Native cultures

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Improvement Specialist I, II (Locations: Anchorage)

Requisition Number: IMPRO006651

• Posted : November 3, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Nuka Learn and Well Ctr
4085 Tudor Centre Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508, USA

Hiring Range: $53,684.80 to $71,593.60
Pay Range: $53,684.80 to $80,537.60

Improvement Specialist II

Hiring Range: $61,464.00 to $81,952.00
Pay Range: $61,464.00 to $92,206.40

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Improvement Specialist is responsible for working with senior leadership, management, and committees to develop and redesign systems and processes to improve the overall effectiveness of SCF.

This is a two (2) level job progression in departments in which there is sufficient complexity, accountability and breadth such that the Improvement Specialist is directly responsible for progressively more responsible and independent work experiences as part of the overall assessment of their ability and capability. Progression between job levels is based on performance on prior assignments and the demonstrated ability to successfully handle more progressively responsible assignments.

Qualifications

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

• Bachelor’s degree; OR equivalent education/training and work experience.
• Two (2) years of improvement experience; OR demonstrated proficiency in starting and completing projects in positions at SCF such as Program Coordinator II or Nuka Intern positions.

Additional Qualifications for Improvement Specialist II

• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience at the Improvement Specialist I level; OR demonstrated proficiency as an Improvement Specialist I at SCF.

Native Preference

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.

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