Amentum is seeking a dedicated and detail‑oriented Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to support workplace safety initiatives and compliance programs in the Washington, DC area. This role is responsible for evaluating work environments, identifying potential hazards, and developing comprehensive safety programs to prevent injuries and occupational illnesses.
The Occupational Health & Safety Specialist also investigates workplace incidents, determines root causes, and develops corrective actions to prevent future occurrences, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and Department of State (DOS) safety standards.
Key Responsibilities- Evaluate and monitor workplace environments to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective measures.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures that promote a safe and healthy work environment.
- Conduct safety inspections, assessments, and audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses; determine root causes and prepare detailed reports.
- Implement measures to prevent recurrence of incidents through training, policy updates, and corrective actions.
- Deliver safety training sessions on topics such as hazard recognition, PPE use, emergency procedures, and OSHA compliance.
- Track and analyze safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators to support continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, federal regulations, DOS safety requirements, and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with managers, facility teams, and employees to promote a strong safety culture.
- Maintain accurate documentation, incident records, and compliance files.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, federal safety laws, and workplace safety standards.
- 3 Years of experience conducting workplace assessments, safety audits, or incident investigations.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret safety data and trends.
- Excellent communication and training/presentation skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required government Secret clearance.
- Experience working in government, DOS, or federal facility environments.
- Professional certifications such as CHST, OHST, CSP, CIH, or similar safety credentials.
- Experience in emergency response planning, risk management, ergonomics, or industrial hygiene.
- Familiarity with safety management systems and safety performance tracking tools.
Compensation Details:
$140,000-$147,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
02/10/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and federal safety laws
- 3 years of experience conducting workplace assessments and safety audits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and training skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain government Secret clearance
Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
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