Peraton · 3 hours ago
Alaska Workstream Safety Lead
US-DC-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $138K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an Alaska Workstream Safety Lead to lead safety risk management for FAA workstreams in Alaska, ensuring high levels of safety and compliance in aviation operations.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead safety risk management for Alaska-specific FAA workstreams, identifying, assessing, and mitigating hazards
Oversee safety analyses (e.g. FMEA, FTA), safety cases, and hazard logs for projects in Alaska
Partner with engineers, local operators, program teams, and FAA leadership to embed safety into every phase—from design through deployment and sustainment
Integrate safety requirements into system design, modernization, and deployment plans for remote and harsh environments
Perform safety reviews, audits, inspections, and incident investigations related to Alaska deployments
Conduct site safety readiness assessments, verifying infrastructure, environmental, and operational constraints
Collaborate with program engineers, field teams, and contractors to ensure safety compliance in Alaska contexts
Prepare and maintain safety documentation, risk registers, safety briefings, and audit-ready artifacts
Monitor and report safety performance metrics and trends; recommend corrective actions to leadership
Mentor field and regional staff in applying safety standards under Alaska-specific conditions
Experience preparing safety documentation for audit, certification, or compliance reviews
Ability to assess the safety implications of environmental effects, power, cabling, infrastructure in Alaska contexts
Experience investigating incidents, developing corrective action plans, and reporting in distributed or remote settings
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or or Associate's degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 14 years experience
Experience in system safety or safety leadership roles, ideally in aviation or complex technical programs
Strong expertise in safety analysis methodologies (FMEA, FTA, hazard logs, root cause analysis)
Experience managing safety in challenged environments (remote, extreme weather, harsh terrain)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present safety briefings to leadership
Proven ability to manage contract/subcontractor safety deliverables and performance
Safety, engineering, construction, or operations; hazard recognition; Certified Safety Professional; OSHA
Preferred
Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience
Familiarity with FAA safety policies, Safety Management System (SMS) principles, and federal safety standards
Master's degree in Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CSEP, or aviation safety credentials
Previous experience with FAA Alaska region or remote aviation operations
Knowledge of DYAASI (Alaska aviation safety initiative) and FAA's Alaska safety priorities
Experience integrating safety with infrastructure modernization projects in harsh climates
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF) as they relate to safety of infrastructure
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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2025-09-25
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