**Contingent key position for upcoming proposal**
Are you ready to support critical Army missions and make a lasting impact?
Amentum is seeking a Safety Manager to join our team to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. The selected candidate will oversee system safety engineering activities for RTS systems and manage safety operations in support of research, development, and test activities for the Reagan Test Site Operations, Sustainment, Improvement, and Engineering (ROSIE) contract.
If you excel in collaborative, high-impact environments and are passionate about driving mission success, we want to hear from you. Join Amentum and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, excellence, and shaping the future of Army operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage RTS safety systems operations and supervise maintenance to support all RTS missions.
- Conduct system safety analyses, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations related to RTS programs.
- Review engineering change proposals, mishap reports, deviation requests, and failure data for safety risks and ensure potential hazards are mitigated.
- Maintain compliance with DoD, contract-specific safety requirements, and corporate safety policies, ensuring operational safety across all mission phases.
- Proactively identify, assess, and resolve safety hazards, and provide safety guidance to key stakeholders.
- Prepare and present safety assessment reports, findings, and associated corrective action recommendations.
- Work closely with leadership to define safety strategies and improve processes to enhance operational performance.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
- 8 years of experience performing or managing safety engineering activities for complex systems.
- 5 years of management experience related to system safety.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering safety techniques, hazard analysis, and system risk mitigation.
- Superior ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats and engage cross-functional teams in collaborative problem-solving.
- Proven organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain safety-first solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have an active Secret clearance at time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field
- 8 years of experience performing or managing safety engineering activities for complex systems
- 5 years of management experience related to system safety
- Advanced knowledge of engineering safety techniques, hazard analysis, and system risk mitigation
- Effective communication skills in oral and written formats
- Proven organizational skills to manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Must have an active Secret clearance at time of application
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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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