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Business Analyst Intern at CDOT in Golden CO

Company: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Location: 15285 S. Golden Rd., Golden, CO

SALARY: $15.67 /Hour

Job Application Closing Date: 02/17/16 11:59 PM US-MT

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

• The Maintenance Planning and Performance unit at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) assists in managing Colorado’s Highway system.
• This unit collects data and roadway condition assessments throughout the State.
• This information is used to generate and monitor the maintenance section budgets, as well as to utilize SAP software to produce a variety of reports and mapping products based on specific requirements.
• The purpose of this internship is to provide meaningful professional program and project management experience to eligible candidates with a proven academic performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze and outline existing processes; provide recommendations for improvements;
• Synthesize information and create business process documents and procedural manuals;
• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of processes (including the use of continuous improvement practices and change management methodologies);
• Assist with coordinating meetings, agendas, and document outcomes and actions items;
• Provide project and initiative support;
• Other job duties as needed.
• We need to document what we do – help us do this!

Work Environment:

• Monday – Friday, primarily from 7 AM to 3 PM, with the possibility of a different schedule
• If a current student, expected to work about 10-20 hours a week
• If a recent graduate, expected to work about 20-40 hours a week
• This position is located at CDOT, 15285 S. Golden Rd., Golden, CO 80401

For more information and to apply see job description web page

Inspector II at GoGo in Broomfield CO

Company: GoGo 

Position: Inspector II (Quality Department)

Location: Broomfield, CO

Job Description:

The Incoming Inspector (Inspector II) works as an integral part of the Gogo Business Aviation Quality team performing inspections of materials received from suppliers (new and reworked/repaired materials) as part of the Receiving process to ensure that they fulfill all requirements prior to acceptance in to inventory.

This role consists of, but is not limited to, identification, damage inspection, conformance to design specifications, and documenting findings, as well as initiating and following through on contact with the engineering and/or material suppliers for resolution when there is a discrepancy that is detected.

This role may also expand to in-process and final assembly inspection which may consist of workmanship and conformance to drawing and/or process and test instructions.

In addition to the technical skills required to adequately perform this role, this position requires a self-starter that will work under limited supervision following general direction for work and may have full responsibility for minor projects.

How will you make a difference?

• Inspect and file/record incoming material history records.
• Perform accurate visual, dimensional, mechanical, and/or functional inspection of materials per inspection plans, drawings, and other specification requirements.
• Read and interpret specifications, schematics, and/or design drawings.
• Initiate material nonconformance reports, as required. Ensure that the report contains accurate and sufficient detail of compliance or the cause(s) of failure and recommended correction(s).
• Work with other personnel, both internal Gogo and external suppliers, to effectively resolve inspection questions and/or issues.
• As needed, assist with conducting First Article Inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality control environment utilizing mechanical inspection techniques and familiar with being able to inspect to IPC standard workmanship criteria.
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION – SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG SCREEN

Required Skills, Experience and Talents

• Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient with geometry and trigonometry (machine shop math).
• Previous visual and mechanical inspection background with the ability to use basic hand measurement tools (Calipers, micrometers, etc.), as well as higher precision measuring, optical inspection, and/or non-destructive evaluation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and task organizational skills.
• Self-driven to achieve defined goals and metrics, requiring minimal supervision.
  Proficient computer skills with office software applications and a proven ability to use basic data analysis tools.
• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Professional appearance, good communication skill, team friendly, and approachable. A sense of humor a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Will be working in office, lab and manufacturing environments.

For more detail and to apply go to GoGo Jobs web page 
then click on via Quality Section’s Inspector II job

Staff Quality Engineer at Plexus in Louisville CO

Company: Plexus 

Position: Staff Quality Engineer (Auto Req id 10911BR)

Location: Louisville, CO (Boulder CO)

Job Description:

The Quality Engineer for Medical Device Development will serve as the focal point for the project team and the customer on topics related to safety agency and regulatory compliance as well as the necessary quality system(s).

The Quality Engineer has overall responsibility for assuring that the product is designed and tested in compliance with applicable domestic and international regulatory agencies and/or bodies.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Participating in the development of the product specifications,
• Defining project compliance to internal and external standards,
• Coordinating safety agency marking and regulatory compliance,
• Coordinating the risk management and human factors activities,
• Coordinating design verification test activities.

Key Aspects of your Job:

• Ensure that the planned project activities are compliant with Plexus’ standard operating procedures and ISO (i.e. 13485) quality systems, the FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR) regulations.
• Understand Design History File (DHF) content requirements and be capable of performing all aspects of DHF maintenance.
• Support proposal activities for new business and other marketing support as requested.
• Participate in the Plexus quality system development and maintenance.
• Understand medical device safety standards (i.e. IEC 60601-1), regulatory requirements, and be capable of identifying those that are applicable for each unique product.
• Determine appropriate specifications to comply with regulatory and compliance requirements of intended markets.
• Mentor and lead the project team on regulatory and safety agency compliance requirements of intended markets.
• Facilitate documentation of functional, electrical and mechanical specifications.
• Lead the development of the product Risk Management Plan and maintain customer specified content of the Risk Management File for each unique product.
• Lead product Risk Analysis meetings and document the results as specified in ISO 14971. Follow up as required throughout the project to ensure adherence to risk management plan. Risk activities also include coordination of Design Failure Modes and Effect Analysis reports, Fault Tree Analysis, and other risk reports.
• Coordinate device reviews with safety agencies.
• Coordinate all Design Verification Test activities, including generation of the verification Plan, Procedures and Report documents.
• Review design related project documents and drawings to ensure internal and external requirements are met.
• Participate in engineering reviews to ensure they are conducted and documented as appropriate.

What you need to be Successful in your Job:

• Possess a strong working knowledge of medical device and similar safety standards (i.e. IEC 60601-1, IEC 61010-1)
• Possess understanding of regulatory requirements such as FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485 and the EU Medical Device and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Directives
• Experience with the development of risk management planning and analysis as defined in ISO 14971
• Experience with Design Verification Test activities including test planning, test procedure and test report development
• Experience working with safety agency test labs for agency certifications such as UL, CSA, CE, etc.
• Possess at least basic knowledge of the Software Quality Engineering functions
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills necessary to work across multiple engineering disciplines, project management, and external customers.
• Must be able to work in a matrix style organization on multiple projects simultaneously.

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering or equivalent background is required for this position
• Experience of 8 years in quality engineering for medical device
  product development or equivalent is required for this position

For more detail and to apply go to Plexus Boulder CO Jobs web page
then search via Auto Req ID 10911BR

Process Improvement Intern at CDOT in Denver CO

Company: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Location: 4201 E. Arkansas Ave. Denver CO

SALARY: $15.67 /Hour

Job Application Closing Date: 02/01/16 11:59 PM US-MT

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

• The purpose of this part-time collegiate internship is to provide meaningful professional process improvement experience to collegiate students with proven academic performance and a strong desire to learn and contribute.
• The Office of Process Improvement provides the infrastructure, procedures, processes, training, and support which facilitate and promote a culture of continuous improvement at CDOT.
• The Office of Process Improvement works with other organizations within CDOT to help make our services, products and operations more effective, efficient and elegant.
• Our longer-term vision is: “Everyone, Every Day, Improving Every Process and Every Product, To Benefit Every Customer”.

DUTIES include the following but not limited to:

1. Assisting CDOT process improvement projects with:
   • Characterizing and documenting basic process and operating information;
   • Assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of processes (including the use of continuous improvement practices and change management methodologies);
   • Developing recommendations for improving operations;
2. Providing a summary presentation at the conclusion of the internship regarding the internship experience;
3. Assist instructors who provide training in process improvement methods, tools, and techniques; and
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is located on CDOT’s Headquarters Campus, 4201 E. Arkansas Ave. in Denver, Colorado.

Additional information about the process improvement internship experience is available at:
www.codot.gov/business/process-improvement/internship-opportunities-in-process-improvement

Additional information about process improvement at CDOT is available at:
www.codot.gov/business/process-improvement/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS:

Qualified candidates must be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college, university, or similar learning institution, with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA during the last completed semester/quarter.

A copy of your transcripts must be attached to this application; unofficial copies are acceptable.

For more information and to apply see job description web page 

Peak Performance Manager at Denver Zoo in Denver CO

Company: Denver Zoo

Position: Peak Performance Manager

Location: Denver, CO

Department: Accounting

Job Application Closing Date: 1/31/2016

Job Description:

• This position advances Denver Zoo’s mission and goals by providing operational and consultative support for process improvement models, tools and methodologies in support of the organization’s implementation of lean management/process improvement principles.
• Works with a team of subject matter experts to identify and execute process improvement projects that sustainably improve guest and employee experiences while enhancing overall performance.
• In this role, the employee will lead project efforts including: conducting diagnostic studies of existing processes; GAP analysis and design work; developing and implementing solutions; leading advanced training sessions and providing coaching and development on process improvement practices.

Duties: Essential Functions:

• Adheres to and promotes Denver Zoo’s mission, core values, and strategic initiatives.
• Works across the organization with Zoo black belts to identify issues and opportunities and to initiate process improvement efforts.
• Serves as an internal consultant in the areas of process improvement, change management, performance monitoring, and data analysis.
• Serves as a process facilitator and leads departments in optimizing workflows to positively impact financial and operational performance.
• Utilizes advanced Lean principles and tools, including value stream maps, visual management, facilitation, and project and change management skills to support continuous improvement.
• Analyzes and identifies process improvement opportunities and partners with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic imperatives.
• Builds commitment to business process management and improvement through a focus on effective process development, integrated process development, integrated project/change management and implementation.
• Coaches managers on leadership standard work and how to train their employees on Lean methods and tools.
• Provides strong support in cultivating an environment that encourages problem solving, critical thinking, and innovation.
• Promotes consistency and standardization across the organization with emphasis on training and standardized follow-up.
• Develops and maintains an infrastructure of Lean information allowing the organization to easily share problem solving initiatives and to effectively manage version control and standard work.
• Creates and deploys effective strategies to share best practices and communicate Continuous Improvement Program progress and events.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Denver Zoo’s Safety & Sustainability Policies by adhering to all environmental, safety, & health regulations, procedures, and goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs various tasks as assigned.
• Teaches classes on the fundamentals of Lean as well as specific methods and tools used in problem solving and process improvement.

Qualifications: 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process improvement leadership.
• Experience in operations management working with frontline leaders and process owners. Strong, successful experience in leading process improvement projects and leading and managing teams to deliver results.
• Strong, proven experience with leadership, business acumen, problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to influence and affect change at all levels of an organization.

Skills:

• Developed facilitation skills, knowledge of tools and techniques of methods to engage and lead groups of people.
• Ability to define and prioritize problems and manage workload without direct supervision.
• Ability to apply problem solving practices and principles in a wide range of contexts.
• Ability to both perform data analysis and to distill meaning and trends into graphical forms.
• Strong business analysis, process improvement, change management, and project management skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills. Proven ability to coach, train, mentor, and facilitate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with team members and management.

For more detail and to apply go to job description web page

Process Improvement Specialists at City of Denver in Denver CO

Company: City of Denver 

Position: Process Improvement Specialists – Peak Performance Team

Location: Denver, CO

Salary: $26.51 to $42.41 Hourly

Department: Finance

Job Application Closing Date: 1/18/2016 at 11:59 PM US-MT

Job Number: 53406

Job Description:

• The City of Denver’s Business Process Improvement team has two openings for Process Improvement Specialists (Management Analyst III) to support ongoing high profile, cross-departmental process improvement efforts as part of the Peak Performance initiative.
• Projects will focus on supporting the Peak Academy (Lean process improvement training) and supporting the facilitation of Lean Rapid Improvement Events, also known as Kaizen events.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a Lean professional committed to influence change and engage employees to reduce waste, maximize resources, and increase customer value.
• In this role you will directly impact the culture of the City and County of Denver by using process improvement methodologies; analyzing current processes, trends, and root causes; facilitating continuous improvement training and events; providing metrics and solutions to improve efficiency, and increase return on investment.
• For more information about the Peak Performance initiative and Peak Academy, please visit: www.denvergov.org/PeakPerformance

Job Responsibilities:

This analyst, as part of a centralized, strategically focused Business Process Improvement team, will:

• Provide Lean Subject Matter Expertise to leaders and employees across various City and County Agencies.
• Prepare training curriculum, and coach and mentor Agency employees in Lean methodologies.
• Support City and County Agency leaders with strategic deployment design and planning.
• Champion Lean training and facilitation for leaders, black belts, green belts and other City and County employees.
• Cultivates and fosters a positive working relationship within event teams, and with executives, managers, supervisors, employees and other stakeholders to gain cooperation, support, and buy in to continuous improvement.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, organize, and facilitate various Lean and kaizen events including, but not limited to training, workshops, rapid improvement events, process mapping, and value stream analysis.
• Provide successful communication to City and County employees on training opportunities, Lean tools, successful implementation strategies, and other events via written and oral presentations.
• Assist senior leadership in planning and designing Lean strategies, project selection and prioritization workshops, integrated with Agency strategic objectives while tailored to Division specific needs.
• Support facilitation of analysis and improvement events. Analysis events are Value Stream Analyses (VSA’s) and improvement events are Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s).
• Support tracking innovations and improvements that result from Peak Academy trainees and improvement events.
• Write reports that summarize findings, describe data collection techniques, and recommend implementation options for management/supervisory approval.
• Revise procedures, processes, and/or methods to increase effectiveness, test alternatives approaches, assist in the installation of approved improvements/modifications, provide instruction to operating personnel, and perform follow up to ensure defined outcomes are achieved.

Qualifications:

Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Public Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field.

Experience: (Must be displayed in Work History or attached resume)

• Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in administrative, management, and operational analysis work which must have included analyzing management problems and recommending solutions and implementation strategies.
• A minimum of one year professional level experience as a Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt facilitating rapid improvement events, value stream analysis, process mapping, project selection workshops, or coaching project teams.
• A minimum of one year of experience in facilitating continuous improvement activities such as orientation, education, and training based on strategic objectives of the organization.
• Must be proficient with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Education Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience creating compelling business cases for proposed process improvements
• Experience training others in Lean and/or Six-Sigma
• Lean and/or Six-Sigma certifications
• Facilitation experience
• Experience delivering training to other co-workers or colleagues
• Experience with Business Process Analysis and Management tools
• Experience with Knowledge Management tools
• Knowledge of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and standard Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Master’s Degree
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Good presentation skills or willing to learn
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work with many different personalities to build trust with City agencies and team members
• Proactively seeks team member input and supervisor review of deliverables
• Strong computing skills including: MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project
• Project Management – Demonstrated success in creating clear project scopes, project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for on-time, on-budget projects.

For more detail and to apply go to job description web page

Black Belt Process Excellence at USAA in Colorado Springs CO

Company: USAA 

Position: Black Belt – Process Excellence (Job Number 25538)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description:

The Black Belt is responsible for consistently executing the Process Excellence (PX) strategy within a CoSA or across the Enterprise.

Works with a team of subject matter experts in the identification and execution of process improvement projects that sustainably improve member and employee experiences while enhancing overall association performance.

This position requires leadership, change management and technical competence.

Job Duties

• Lead Process Improvement projects that deliver measureable business results.
• Build commitment to business process management and improvement through a focus on effective process development, integrated project/change management and implementation.
• Analyze and identify process improvement opportunities and partner with key stakeholders to scope and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Serve as a technical leader in the deployment of Process Excellence through the application of process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, LEAN, and basic problem solving). Trains, coaches, and mentors all employees, to include Green Belts.
• Work with CFO team, Risk/Compliance, process improvement experts and other stakeholders to ensure projects achieve intended results, where risks are proactively identified and mitigated and benefits are validated.
• Provide expertise and share best practices regarding Process Improvement tools, methodologies, and team leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or at least 4 additional years of directly related work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).
• 8+ years professional business experience with 4+ years process improvement work experience.
• Strong, proven experience with leadership, business acumen, problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills in financial services or other highly regulated industry.
• Proven ability to influence and affect change at all levels of the organization.
• Solid track record in leading and managing teams, to deliver results.
• Green Belt certified.
• Cert/Designations:
  • Green Belt certification is required for this position.
  • Must complete Black Belt training and certification requirements within 12 months of assuming the role.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering or business.
• 12+ years professional business experience with 6+ years process improvement work experience.
• Self starter who has led projects which have had significant, positive impact on member and employee experiences and contributed to business success.
• Highly seasoned and experienced LEAN leader/practitioner with a proven track record of end-to-end management of key strategic programs.
• Black Belt certified.
• Experience with process design (Design for Six Sigma/DMADV).
• Experience with process management and/or lean management systems.
• Knowledge or experience with design thinking, human-centered design.

For more detail and to apply go to USAA CO Jobs web page

• via Keyword search “Black Belt – Process Excellence”, then click on job for Colorado Springs
• or via Requisition Number 25538, then click on job for Colorado Springs

Company: Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)

Position: Organizational Development and Improvement Manager

Location: Denver, CO

SALARY: $6,139.00 – $9,306.00 Monthly

SALARY NOTE: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

OPENING DATE: 11/09/15

CLOSING DATE: 11/17/15 05:00 PM

JOB TYPE: Full Time

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).

Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health
services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people
of Colorado.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an advanced degree in Public Policy, the social sciences, behavioral sciences, or other related field;
Extensive Knowledge of Early Childhood in the Colorado Context:

• General knowledge of Early Childhood systems in Colorado, and specific knowledge of the programs contained within the Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
• The candidate must possess at least a basic knowledge of each of these programs, as well as extensive knowledge of a few.
• Process Improvement and Change Management Experience:
• Formal training in one or more process improvement strategies such as Lean and Six-Sigma, as well as change management practices such as ADKAR.

In addition to formal training, candidate must have had experience practicing at least one of these methodologies with organizations that changed policy or practice as a result.

Research and Evaluation Experience:

• At least five years of professional experience conducting research and data analysis related to a social or behavioral science field.
• This experience must have involved long term research projects, long standing program evaluations, or ongoing quality improvement/performance management efforts (i.e. semester class projects would not count as long term).
• Experience must have included the following:
  • Conducting program evaluations or ongoing performance management,
  • Statistical analysis software programs (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata or R).

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be willing to travel within the State of Colorado which may include occasional overnight stays
• Must possess a Colorado Driver’s License

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

The preferred candidate will exhibit the following:

• Experience in human services fields beyond early childhood;
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Access;
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and abilities;
• Demonstrated abilities in previous positions building relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Additional depth and breadth of job-related experience;

For more information and to apply visit job description web page http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=1284593