Process Engineer

Damco Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in Texas is seeking a seasoned Process Improvement Manager to evaluate and improve existing business processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in process engineering, operations optimization, and hold certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt. Key responsibilities include translating processes into specifications for new technology solutions, conducting reviews of business processes, and collaborating with stakeholders. This role offers a total of 2000 hours of service from September 2026 to August 2027.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in process engineering, operations optimization, or business process improvement.
• 5 years of experience in evaluating and optimizing current state processes.
• 1 year of experience specifying software system requirements for improved solutions.
• 1 year leading process transformation initiatives in large organizations.
• 1 year of experience in regulated or government environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate optimized processes into functional and non‑functional specifications.
• Conduct a review of selected business processes across designated areas.
• Engage stakeholders to gather insights on process pain points and improvement opportunities.
• Document 'As-Is' workflows and analyze them using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design optimized 'To-Be' workflows and transition plans.

Skills

Process engineering

Operations optimization

Business process improvement

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Workflow optimization

Process automation

Education

Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Lean certification

Tools

Process modeling tools (e.g., Visio)

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of 1 Process Improvement Manager 3 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Process Improvement Manager 3, Information Technology Services Management (ITSM Operations) and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Public Safety.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Department of Public Safety will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

TXDPS is seeking a seasoned process engineering professional to assist in evaluating and improving existing business processes. As part of ongoing operational excellence and digital transformation efforts, we require support in analyzing current state workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and creating actionable plans to enhance functionality, throughput, and end‑user satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate optimized processes into functional and non‑functional specifications for a new modular or low‑code technology solution.
• Work with product teams to ensure process requirements are reflected in the design and architecture of new tools.
• Conducting an end‑to‑end review of selected business processes across designated departments or functional areas.
• Engaging stakeholders to gather insights on process pain points, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Documenting "As‑Is" workflows and analyzing them using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Designing optimized "To‑Be" workflows and transition plans.
• Providing data‑driven recommendations to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance functionality.
• Establishing metrics to track improvements and ROI.
• Facilitating working sessions, process mapping workshops, and training as needed.
• Collaborating with IT and operations teams to align process improvement plans with system capabilities.
• Supporting the development of implementation roadmaps and change management strategies.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years of Process engineering, operations optimization, or business process improvement
• 5 years of evaluating current state processes and optimizing processes
• 1 year of specifying software system requirements to design improved solutions
• 1 year of Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• 1 year of proven track record of leading process transformation initiatives in large organizations
• 1 year of proficiency in process modeling tools (e.g., Visio etc.)
• 1 year of strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• 1 year of required experience with operational metrics, workflow optimization, and cross‑functional team collaboration
• 1 year of experience in regulated or government environments
• 1 year of preferred familiarity with process automation or low‑code tools
• 1 year of preferred Lean certification

TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 09/01/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2027. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2000 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.