MID LEVEL CONSULTANTS

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. The Government Transformation Office GTO) role in making this happen. GTO will empower state agencies to build a continuous improvement culture

Visit our website at http://www.doa.az.gov

MID LEVEL CONSULTANTS

LOCATION

100 N 15th Ave Phoenix AZ 85007

JOB SUMMARY

The State of Arizona is developing a world class lean management system. The State has already experienced significant success leading project-based lean improvement efforts, and the next stage in our journey is to make continuous improvement part of a management system that takes an intentional approach to performance management, leader behaviors and problem solving.

GTO will empower state agencies to build a continuous improvement culture. GTO consultants will serve as subject matter experts in lean management methodologies to drive breakthrough results.

• L eading continuous improvement engagements
• Facilitating Kaizen events with cross-functional teams
• Driving service, cost and quality improvements using formal process improvement methodologies such as lean and capacity planning
• Obtaining and leveraging data to support recommendations
• Comfortable with statistical concepts
• Addressing impediments in implementation efforts
• Developing internal training materials and product offerings to create a best-of-breed standardize tool kit tailored to the unique needs of state government
• Building relationships with agency directors and senior operations managers to assist each agency with identifying opportunities and executing to close performance gaps
• Mentoring and training junior consultants on GTO’s team and within state agencies in Lean tools and principles

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• At least 5 years of experience with continuous improvement processes
• Ability to lead Kaizen events as a facilitator
• Ability to lead projects in complex environments while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Promote effective team development
• Thrive in a challenging work environment to consistently deliver quality service to agencies and help them serve the citizens effectively
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited college or university
• Strong relationship building skills, program and project management and excellent organizational skill
• Minitab, or a comparable statistical software package
• Process improvement and management frameworks
• Deploy lean as an operational manager
• Promote effective team development and encourage collaboration across large federated environments
• Strong program and project management skills and excellent organizational skills

Selective Preference will be given to candidates that possess:

• A Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Operations Management or Engineering from an accredited college or university or a closely related field of study

Note: Driving Requirement : In-state travel is required. An acceptable driving record for the last 39 months is required including no DUI, suspensions or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. A copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required at the time of your interview, if an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months . Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.). Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

BENEFITS

The State of Arizona will provide the following to you:

• A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• A top-ranked retirement program with 100% employer matched contribution
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrued vacation and sick days
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as: deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• Rewarding work that impacts the people of Arizona

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

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