Safety Specialist Lead Associate - United States

Safety Specialist Lead Associate

Allow us to introduce ourselves

dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability, enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.

dss+ has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, and Financial Services industries.

With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence, learning & development, data analytics & digital technology, our capabilities provide an integrated, transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.

At dss+ we have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and, thus, we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

We have an immediate need for system safety engineers, aviation and aerospace safety experts, aviation safety inspectors, safety risk managers, and aviation safety integrators to support the implementation of new technologies and programs. This presents a unique opportunity for you to grow both personally and professionally as you contribute to our Purpose.

Job requirements

You have experience supporting large capital programs to implement new technologies and systems providing system safety expertise. You are comfortable working large, complex and fast paced team environments.

In this position, you will:

• You will support safety testing, evaluation and validation activities.

• Assist with collecting and analyzing safety data to identify potential risks.

• Contribute to operational risk management and safety risk management assessments.

• Document findings and support the development of mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with FAA and engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• You’ll work cross-functionally with engineers, program managers, and stakeholders to ensure all safety-critical systems meet established safety performance standards and federal regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5–8 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.

• Must be able to commute to the Washington, DC area for work on a daily basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

At the highest level, you will have the chance to:

Live and breathe dss+ Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors and encourage others to do the same. As a company and individually, we are here to deliver value, walk our talk, keep learning, work in teams and be engaged. Read more about what we value here - https://www.consultdss.com/about/core-values/.

Plug into technical, regional, and global communities to build working relationships and a strong network of resources.

Advance the way the industry thinks, contributing to emerging dss+ IP, reusable assets, thought leadership and more.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with our experts who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Our performance process and talent systems support every individual on their personal and professional development journey.

Because we're 100% Purpose and mission driven – dedicated to protecting, transforming, and sustaining positive change – this role, and the resources you'll have, offers you the ideal platform to make a difference.

At dss+ we have established an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected]

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