Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist with a desire to enhance the fabric of our community. In this role, you will perform continuous improvement activities on an assigned moderately-complex project/program and/or functional area(s) to ensure that products or services provided are in accordance with customer and Parsons requirements. Regularly interacts with representatives from a variety of functional groups, including program management, design/engineering, contracts, construction, and other personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews documents and the performance of audited activities, prepares checklists and agendas for audit, performs audits and assessments of performance, conducts pre-and post-audit meetings/interviews, and prepares final audit reports in a timely manner.

• Analyzes findings/issues/non-conformances identified during audits to determine program quality and identify performance trends. Analysis includes all available oversight results, both internal and external, and trending data.

• Assures audited activities meet Parsons’ and Client requirements.

• Promotes safety awareness including adhering to safety rules and requirements.

• Reviews (and approves if required) documents prepared by internal or external organizations such as manuals and procedures, technical deliverables, test plans and procedures.

• Provides support to management for interface on the required activities with internal or external organizations (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and others).

• Attends meetings with management, client representatives, contractors, and consultants.

• Conducts training for client, contractors, and consultants as per the approved training program by Parsons.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field (or equivalent work experience) and typically

• 8+ years of related work experience in the field of Quality. Lead Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSBB or equal) training certificate.

• Requires knowledge of building processes and templates.

• Required knowledge in LSSGB principles.

• Very good written and verbal communication, analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.

• Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information

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