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Peraton · 4 months ago

Safety Specialist Senior Advisor

positionUS-DC-Washington
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$112K/yr - $179K/yr
date12+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. In this role, you will lead safety testing and evaluation efforts for the National Airspace System, ensuring operational risk management and safety validation to maintain the reliability of air travel.

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badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Lead safety testing, evaluation, and validation efforts on NAS programs
Develop and maintain comprehensive safety documentation and risk management plans
Coordinate with FAA stakeholders to support operational and safety risk management activities
Mentor junior specialists and provide technical expertise on safety processes
Drive initiatives to improve testing methodologies and risk management practices

Qualification

Safety testingOperational risk managementSafety documentationSafety standards familiarityFAA programs exposureSafety Management SystemsAnalytical skillsLEAN Six Sigma Green BeltTechnical expertiseCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
12+ years of experience in safety testing, evaluation, or operational risk management
Strong analytical skills for interpreting safety data and supporting risk assessments
Familiarity with safety standards, operational risk management frameworks, or similar safety programs in aerospace, defense, or transportation
Strong ability to interpret safety data, identify emerging risks, and recommend practical solutions
Effective written and verbal communication for documenting findings and presenting risk analyses to engineering teams

Preferred

Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems
OSHA Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent
Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) or LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt

Benefits

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Company

Peraton

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Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
dateFounded in 1992
location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.peraton.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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