Safety Risk Manager

Safety Risk Manager – United States

Company: dss+

Location:

Arlington, VA

Salary Range: $265,152 - $325,000

dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering advisory and implementation services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability. With a global presence, we serve industries including Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, and Financial Services.

We cultivate an inclusive culture where every team member can grow and tackle challenging client problems. Join us and leverage opportunities to expand your personal and professional horizons.

• 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.

• 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 (Bow Tie, FTA, FMEA, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and present clear, concise, and actionable safety reports.

• 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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Business Consulting and Services

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