Safety Risk Manager - United States

dss+•Washington DC, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. You will manage and oversee safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and system safety evaluations across multiple programs. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in aviation safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate operational and technical risks in alignment with FAA Safety Management System (SMS) principles. 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. At dss + we have established an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further. 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.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required.
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Masters degree and 6 years or Associate’s degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
Experience in aviation safety, risk assessment, or safety management within a regulated environment.
Strong understanding of FAA SMS policy, and 14 CFR Part 5.
Demonstrated experience performing hazard identification, risk classification, and mitigation planning.
Proficiency with safety and risk management tools (BowTie, FTA, FMEA, or equivalent).
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to develop and present clear, concise, and actionable safety reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting FAA, DoD, or commercial aviation safety programs.
Familiarity with system safety processes, including safety case development and verification/validation planning.
Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative risk analyses and defining safety performance indicators (SPIs).
Proven ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex safety data sets.
Working knowledge of configuration management, change control, and operational risk tracking.
Ability to prepare audit-ready safety documentation and ensure traceability from hazard identification through closure.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct safety risk assessments (SRAs), hazard analyses, and root cause evaluations across FAA programs.
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the FAA Safety Management System (SMS) framework.
Identify and quantify safety-related risks, developing actionable mitigation strategies to reduce potential system hazards.
Facilitate risk review boards and ensure coordination of safety findings across engineering, operations, and management teams.
Maintain and update risk registers, safety logs, and compliance documentation in accordance with FAA standards.
Develop and present safety risk reports and data visualizations for senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
Support safety audits, compliance inspections, and corrective action tracking.
Collaborate with system engineers and human factors specialists to integrate safety risk management into design and operations.
Ensure compliance with applicable FAA Orders, SMS Implementation Plans, and 14 CFR Part 5 requirements.
Provide guidance and training to program staff on risk identification, hazard classification, and mitigation procedures.