Safety Specialist Lead Associate

Safety Specialist Lead Associate - United States

Location:

Washington, DC

Salary: $75,000.00–$85,000.00

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. 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. You will operate well in this environment, be intellectually curious, and adaptive in ensuring your contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

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

• 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

• 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

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 has the chance to develop their talents further.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Business Consulting and Services