JD Sicilia

_{Director, DoD Lean Six Sigma Program Office}

J.D. Sicilia, a member of the Senior Executive Service, was appointed as Director, Department of Defense (DoD) Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Program Office on September 30, 2007. The LSS Office is tasked to oversee and direct the largest and most complex deployment of performance management ever attempted; drive DoD- wide performance management activities; rigorously track results; provide training; assist the Department in establishing and growing its program; and ensure the Office captures the best business practices Enterprise-wide.

Prior to joining the Office of the Secretary of Defense staff, Mr. Sicilia served as the Chief of Performance Management for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). In that capacity, Mr. Sicilia served as the Deployment Leader, Master Black Belt and primary trainer for Lean Six Sigma. He exercised central management and oversight of all performance management training, education, certification and related activities. He is certified as a Black Belt, Master Black Belt, and Master Black Belt Trainer. He has completed the Design for Six Sigma, Design of Experiment and Lean training. Mr. Sicilia earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Boston University.

Prior to joining the DIA, Mr. Sicilia served in the United States Army. He retired from active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel after 21 years of service. During this time, he served at the following levels: platoon, company, battalion, division, brigade, MACOM, Army Staff, Joint Staff, Combat Support Agency, and Joint Task Force. He conducted operations in the following type units: Military Intelligence, Infantry, Armor, Special Forces, and Special Mission Unit. JD Sicilia’s military qualifications include the Air Assault Badge, Airborne Wings, Ranger Tab, Army Staff Identification Badge, and Joint Staff Identification Badge.