Safety Specialist Lead Associate

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

 

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

 

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. As a Safety Specialist Lead Associate, you’ll apply your expertise in safety testing, evaluation, and operational risk management to ensure the National Airspace System (NAS) operates with maximum reliability. Whether you’re supporting safety validation efforts or leading teams on major FAA programs, your work will directly impact the millions of passengers and aviation professionals who rely on safe, efficient airspace operations every day.

 

In this position, you will:

• Support safety testing, evaluation, and validation activities for NAS systems.
• Assist with collecting and analyzing safety data to identify potential risks.
• Contribute to operational risk management and safety risk assessments.
• Document findings and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with FAA and engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.

 

Why This Role Matters

The NAS is one of the world’s most sophisticated and high-stakes infrastructures. Even minor safety oversights can have nationwide impacts. By maintaining rigorous safety processes, you’ll help ensure that U.S. airspace remains the safest and most efficient in the world.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.