Principal CPI Analyst IV

Socket.dev; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CGS) seeks a Principal CPI Analyst IV to lead Lean Six Sigma-based continuous improvement across Marine Corps supply-chain and SECREP operations. The role requires an active SECRET clearance and works under a government contract restricted to U.S.

citizens or permanent residents. The position emphasizes advanced data analytics, change management, and robust process-improvement expertise to enhance efficiency and data integrity in complex logistics

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance is required for consideration.
• Master Black Belt certification held for at least five consecutive years.
• Ten to twelve years of experience leading process-improvement across logistics assignments.
• Five to six years of CPI experience supporting military wholesale/retail logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Six Sigma-based process-improvement efforts.
• Provide project-management and organizational-change support to the government customer.
• Facilitate CPI meetings, working groups, projects, and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop and maintain data-extraction tools for supply-chain visibility.
• Analyze supply-chain metrics and trends using statistical methods.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to set targets for metrics.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration / Logistics / Statistics

Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification (5+ years)

Tools

Oracle OBIEE

Navy ERP

Catalyst

FEDLOG

APSR

Job description

Principal Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Analyst IV

The Principal Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Analyst IV leads Lean Six Sigma-based process improvement efforts supporting Marine Corps supply-chain and Secondary Reparable (SECREP) operations. This key position applies advanced logistics, data analytics, statistical modeling, change management, and process-improvement expertise to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity of supply-chain operations.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an activeSECRETclearance to be considered

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range forCPI IV: **The applicable salary range will be posted promptly upon award of the contract and once funding for the position has been determined. No offer will be extended prior to posting the applicable salary range.**

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

CPI IV Responsibilities Include:

• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to lead Continuous Process Improvement initiatives.
• Provide project management and organizational change-management support to the government customer.
• Facilitate CPI meetings, working groups, projects, and stakeholder engagements.
• Facilitate the SECREP Working Integrated Process Team (WIPT).
• Brief the Enterprise CSM Metrics Scorecard and associated analysis to the SECREP WIPT.
• Capture SECREP WIPT business and action items in meeting minutes and the CSM Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Develop briefings, position papers, and other documents supporting CPI initiatives.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and Value Stream Mapping to develop Courses of Action and POA&M.
• Develop and maintain data-extraction tools that support Marine Corps supply-chain management and performance-metric visibility.
• Collect, calculate, summarize, analyze, and assess supply-chain metrics and trends.
• Use statistical tools to test hypotheses, develop forecasting models, and establish metrics targets.
• Develop, refine, standardize, and execute processes that ensure metrics-data integrity.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to develop, refine, update, and establish targets for supply-chain metrics.
• Develop responses to SECREP data calls and analysis requirements.
• Conduct Readiness Improvement Program (RIP) visits as needed.
• Analyze Situation Reports and maintain communication with stakeholders throughout process evaluation and improvement efforts.
• Maintain the SECREP metrics-data history and archive.
• Provide input to policy changes and facilitate implementation of approved changes.
• Apply detailed knowledge of Marine Corps supply-chain and Reparable Program processes, including inventory and allowance recomputation, accountable property, SECREP exchange and disposition, repair, redistribution, acquisition, accountability, material returns, requisitioning, distribution, storage, and backorder sourcing.
• Apply knowledge of intermediate maintenance activity induction, unserviceable asset disposition, deployed-unit Reparable support, equipment fielding, and Initial Issue Provisioning processes.
• Access and extract data from Marine Corps and related logistics systems, including APSR, Oracle OBIEE, Master Data Repository, FEDLOG, L-DART, E-START, Navy ERP, and Catalyst.
• Apply statistical methods and process-improvement techniques, including DMAIC, PDCA, Lean waste elimination, root-cause analysis, team facilitation, Design of Experiments, pilot-test execution, and organizational change management.
• Perform other duties typical of or related to the Principal CPI Analyst role.

CPI IV Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Required Qualifications

• Secret Clearance
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics Management, Statistics, or another relevant discipline.
• Valid, current Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification held for at least five consecutive years.
• Ten to twelve years of experience leading process-improvement efforts across a broad range of logistics assignments.
• Five to six years of process-improvement experience supporting military wholesale and retail logistics activities in Reparable/Class IX support.
• Five to six years of experience applying statistical methods and models to improve supply-chain effectiveness and efficiency.
• Detailed knowledge of Marine Corps supply-chain, SECREP, and Reparable Program processes.
• Experience using Marine Corps logistics systems and data sources to extract, analyze, and report performance information.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute complex tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with personnel at varying organizational levels and ranks.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, policies, regulations, precedents, administrative processes, and documentation requirements for logistics planning, program execution, and sustainment.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Government Solutions (CGS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CGS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Aff

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Please Note:

This position is pending a contract award.