VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking a mid-level Systems Safety Manager to support a NAVSEA Program Office. This is a hybrid position reporting onsite in Washington, D.C. three days a week.

Responsibilities:

Deliver safety subject matter expertise and support to a NAVSEA Program Office. Develop and maintain a culture of hazard identification, tracking, and risk reduction for the acquisition programs and fielded systems. Work in a team environment to meet client challenges and analyze new solutions using analytical techniques and referencing statutory, regulatory and policy analysis updates. Build and maintain essential relationships with direct clients and supporting commands.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline AND 5 years of professional experience with DoD safety programs/projects, OR a comparable range of experience, training, or professional certification, AND 8 years professional experience with DoD safety programs/projects will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Fulfillment of the requirements of a NAVSEA-qualified Principal for Safety (PFS)
  1. 18 months full-time System Safety Engineering (SSE) experience
  2. Completed Web-Based Interactive Safety Environment (WISE) training catalogs A, B, C, and D
  3. Completed the following Defense Acquisition University (DAU) web-based courses (or replacement DAU courses, if superseded):
     1. ACQ 1010 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management
     2. ACQ 2020 Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part A
     3. CLM 031 Improved Statement of Work
     4. CLM 058 Critical Thinking
     5. ENG 101 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
     6. ENG 201 Applied Systems Engineering in Defense Acquisition , Part I
     7. ETM 1030 Requirements Definition and Analysis Fundamentals
     8. ETM 1040 Technical Management Fundamentals
     9. ETM 1070 Digital Literacy Fundamentals
     10. ETM 1080 Software Literacy Fundamentals
     11. ETM 1090 Technical Perspectives on Defense Contracting Fundamentals
     12. LOG 1000 Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals
     13. PMT 0140 Team Management and Leadership
     14. TST 102 Fundamentals of Test and Evaluation
  4. Completed Engineering and Technical Authority (E&TA) Familiarization training
  5. Completed Electronic Hazard Assessment Report (eHAR) training

• 5 years of experience with Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) in DoD systems acquisition projects or programs
• 5 years of experience with logistics, systems engineering, or acquisition program management
• Experience with DoD systems acquisition process and ESOH regulations and legislation, including experience with MIL-STD-882E and the system safety methodology
• Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups, including preparing agendas, briefing materials, point papers, and meeting summaries
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with MS Office/MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to travel to various locations as needed
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• MS degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Planning and Policy, or Environmental Management.
• Experience in an increasing technical leadership role.
• Knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), including engineering, life cycle logistics, and program management.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
• National Registry of Environmental Professionals certifications (e.g., Environmental Manager or Environmental Professional certification)

This position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 
For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

VISTA offers a strong compensation package and a competitive leave package. The generous benefit plan includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and employer matching 401(k) plan.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.