PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATE

Position Description.
As a Performance Improvement Associate, you will support the Navy’s Problem Solving and Process Improvement Office (PSO) in driving performance improvement initiatives across Navy and Department of the Navy commands.
You will focus on strategic planning, process improvement, and change management to align with the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) readiness goals.
This role requires expertise in leadership development, cross-functional team coordination, metric tracking, and performance improvement methodologies, and is ideal for individuals who have a passion for problem-solving, an analytical mindset, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.
This role involves periodic travel and requires a commitment to upholding the Navy’s high standards of professionalism, accountability, and mission focus This position is located in our Washington, DC office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
Your future duties and responsibilities.
- Assist in facilitating P2P design workshops and sessions to introduce P2P frameworks and metrics.
- Assist in developing, tracking, and refining outcomes and driver metrics, including creating driver trees and updating functional and technical data definitions.
- Support cross-functional teams with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives.
- Provide support for P2P forums, including preparing executive-level briefs and summaries and updating task management systems.
- Monitor progress on P2P tasks and coordinate status updates meetings for Echelon 1 and Supported Commander Forums ensuring alignment with Navy readiness goals.
- Develop and refine P2P artifacts, such as problem-solving canvases, dashboards, bowler charts, and scorecards to communicate progress to diverse audiences.
- Help drive organizational buy-in for performance improvement initiatives through strategic communication and change management efforts.
- Support cross-functional teams by applying process improvement tools and methodologies to address performance deficiencies and assist with root cause analysis.
- Benchmark and incorporate best practices from industry to recommend correction actions and implementation timelines.
- Assist in creating workflows, dashboards, and analytics to optimize performance management activities.
- Assist in developing and maintaining training materials including playbooks, guides, instructional resources, and practical exercises for problem-solving and process improvement.
- Assist in training Navy personnel on performance improvement methodologies and analyze feedback to refine training programs.
- Assist in evaluating the adoption and effectiveness of problem-solving and process improvement capabilities within commands.
- Assist in the collection and preparation of data for annual summaries and progress reports to Navy leadership.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
- Due to the nature of this being a government contract, US Citizenship and DOD Clearance is required.
- Bachelor’s degree OR three plus years’ experience in the areas of data analytics, process improvement, strategic planning, driver-based performance management practices, and program design.
Four years’ additional experience substitutes for a Bachelor’s degree (minimum of seven years total); a Master’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, information technology, or organizational change equals three years’ experience.
- Prior military or government service within the Department of Defense.
- Proficiency in performance improvement frameworks such as Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Agile or Scrum methodologies, and/or P2P.
- Experience in developing and tracking metrics, driver trees, conducting cause-and-effect analysis, and reporting structures.
- Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis, recommend, and implement corrective action plans.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and summary papers.
- Proficiency in crafting change management strategies for organizational buy-in and engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with Navy leadership and diverse stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in dynamic and iterative environments, adjusting priorities to meet evolving Navy goals and objectives.
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, information technology, or organizational change.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt or higher) or other process improvement methodologies is a strong advantage.
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Navy Fleet experience and knowledge of Navy governance forums and reporting structures including Echelon 1 and Supported Commander forums (e.
., Aviation, Surface, SUB/Shipyards, Supply, MyNavyHR, Cyber Mission Force, Strategic Sealift, or Military Construction.
- Experience supporting Navy-specific initiatives, such as P2P, “Get Real Get Better” (GRGB), and familiarity with the Naval Performance Improvement Educational Resources (NPIER) toolset is a significant advantage.
- Understanding of organizational change management principles.
- Ability to recommend best practices from commercial organizations to enhance Navy process improvement efforts.
- Experience working as a consultant or advisor to senior leadership.
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CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include.
• Competitive compensation • Comprehensive insurance options • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time • Paid parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Wellness and Well-being programs Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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