Safety Risk Manager

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (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. Peraton is seeking a proactive and analytical Safety Risk Manager to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in advancing the safety, reliability, and performance of the National Airspace System (NAS). This role is responsible for managing and overseeing safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and system safety evaluations across multiple FAA 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.

 

 

In this position, you will:

• 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.

 

Why This Role Matters

 

Safety is the cornerstone of the FAA’s mission. As a Safety Risk Manager, your work ensures that every system, procedure, and modernization effort across the NAS meets the FAA’s uncompromising standards for operational safety and reliability. You’ll play a key role in developing and implementing strategies that reduce hazards, manage risk, and strengthen the FAA’s culture of proactive safety management—protecting the integrity of U.S. airspace and the millions of passengers who rely on it every day.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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, FAA Order 8000.369, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

 

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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.

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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