Safety and Occupational Environmental Health (SOEH) Senior Analyst and Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Concurrent Technologies Corporation•Arlington, VA

26d•$145,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Concurrent Technologies Corporation is hiring a Safety and Occupational Environmental Health (SOEH) Senior Analyst and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for its Readiness Division in Arlington, Virginia. The position supports the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Occupational Readiness and Safety (ODASW(OR&S)) by providing expert analysis, advisory support, and authoritative recommendations across Department of War safety and occupational health (SOH) and occupational/environmental health (OEH) portfolios. The role requires the ability to apply principles, concepts, and methodologies to difficult or varied assignments, work with minimal supervision, and lead work components while providing technical direction and influencing team-level decisions. The analyst supports development, revision, and integration of Department-wide SOH and OEH policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and governance issuances. The role advises leadership on policy implications, enterprise risk governance, readiness alignment, and applicable Federal requirements. It also supports governance bodies and working groups, policy modernization, program reviews, external evaluations, audits, certifications, senior-level inquiries, interagency engagements, enterprise performance reporting, and related initiatives. The position requires practical knowledge of industrial hygiene methods and procedures, as well as environmental and fire prevention engineering practices, and may involve planning and supporting events with more than 200 attendees. The minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, public health, or a related field; at least 12 years of relevant experience at installation and Major Command/Higher Headquarters levels; and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification. A Secret clearance is required, and the candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. The position offers a starting salary range of $145,000–$171,000 and a benefits package that includes insurance coverage, paid leave and holidays, tuition assistance, and a retirement plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, public health, or a related field.
At least 12 years of experience in safety, occupational health, or industrial hygiene, including experience at both installation and Major Command/Higher Headquarters levels.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Broad knowledge of principles, standards, and techniques associated with safety and occupational health management.
Familiarity with related fields including engineering, physical science, ergonomics, psychology, industrial hygiene, and physiology.
Working knowledge of subject areas such as information systems, fiscal management, personnel management, and property management.
Knowledge of safety research, employee training, and hazardous materials.
Strong understanding of OSW(R) SOEH policies, at minimum DoDI 6055.01 and DoDI 6055.05.
Working understanding of Department of War roles, missions, and organizational structures relevant to SOH and OEH.
Knowledge and experience with Federal records management principles and procedures.
Knowledge and experience planning events with upwards of 200 attendees.
Demonstrated experience drafting, interpreting, and advising on Federal SOH/OEH policy and regulatory requirements, including Title 29 CFR.
Demonstrated experience drafting responses to Congressional, Inspector General, and Government Accountability Office requests for information, reviews, and audits.
Demonstrated experience supporting engagements with Federal regulatory agencies such as EPA, OSHA, and FDA, and applying Federal regulations to enterprise SOH/OEH programs.
Demonstrated experience facilitating and participating in senior-level technical meetings with Federal agencies, regulatory bodies, and subject matter experts across SOH and OEH domains.
Demonstrated experience drafting or advising on occupational health, environmental health, and industrial hygiene policies, procedures, and governance structures.
Demonstrated experience supporting working groups, including scheduling, agenda development, meeting minutes, and coordination with chairs and stakeholders.
Strong communication and writing skills, including the ability to present material accurately and effectively to senior government officials.
Minimum Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field.
Extensive experience advising senior leaders on SOHMS implementation, governance, and policy integration.
Prior DoW leadership experience or highly specialized experience in enterprise SOHMS implementation.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
Affiliation with the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior SOEH analyst and subject matter expert supporting ODASW(OR&S), providing expert analysis, advisory support, and recommendations across DoW SOH and OEH portfolios.
Provide technical support for developing, revising, and integrating DoW-wide SOH and OEH policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and governance issuances, including specified DoW instructions and manuals.
Advise the Director, Occupational and Environmental Safety leadership on SOH/OEH policy implications, enterprise risk governance, and alignment with Federal requirements, readiness objectives, and Departmental priorities.
Analyze occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, radiation safety, laser safety, hearing conservation, hazard communication, and related domains to inform policy recommendations and strategic direction.
Support ODASW(SOH) governance activities, including the Safety and Occupational Health Committee (SOHC), Defense Safety Oversight Council (DSOC) work groups, and other enterprise forums.
Provide administrative and operational support to SOH working groups, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, drafting minutes, tracking action items, and advising chairs on process and content.
Assist with Department-wide policy modernization and enterprise integration, aligning SOH/OEH programs with readiness, force protection, and workforce health objectives.
Conduct independent assessments and provide advisory input on organizational readiness for external evaluations, audits, and management system certifications.
Assist in preparing senior-level responses to congressional inquiries, media requests, DoW Inspector General reviews, and Government Accountability Office engagements.
Recommend improvements to SOH Management System oversight, governance, effectiveness, metrics, execution, and DoW Recognition Programs.
Recommend improvements to annual DoW Component SOEH Program Management Reviews and serve as contractor lead for annual PMRs for the DoW Designated Agency Safety and Health Official.
Advise on the development and standardization of DoW SOH professional competencies, career pathways, and enterprise training requirements.
Support engagements with Federal regulatory agencies, interagency partners, and technical working groups as required by the Director, Occupational and Environmental Safety.
Technically review and edit concepts, proposals, and initiatives intended to improve DoW occupational and environmental health and safety capabilities.
Support enterprise tracking, analysis, and reporting of SOH/OEH performance, emerging risks, and policy gaps for leadership decisions.
Maintain practical knowledge of methods and procedures used by industrial hygienists, environmental engineers, and fire prevention engineers to inform analysis and recommendations.
Assist in planning and supporting events with upwards of 200 attendees.
Apply principles, concepts, and methodologies to difficult or varied assignments; work under minimal supervision and confer with management on difficult matters.
Lead components of work, provide technical direction to others, and influence team-level decisions.