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Peraton · 4 months ago

Safety Specialist Advisor

positionUS-DC-Washington
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$104K/yr - $166K/yr
date8+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. As a Safety Specialist Advisor, you will apply your expertise in safety testing, evaluation, and operational risk management to ensure the National Airspace System operates with maximum reliability.

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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 familiarityAnalytical skillsTechnical expertiseFAA programs exposureSafety Management SystemsLEAN Six Sigma Green BeltEffective communicationMentoringTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
8–10 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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