Safety Risk Management Program Specialist

Overview

Safety Risk Management Program Specialist

Job

Location:

DC/MD/VA Metro Locations

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Posting Open-Close: 01/26/2026 – 02/06/2026

Union: NRP

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Job Description

Marketing Statement:

Join WMATA as a Safety Risk Management Program Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping a safer transit system. In this mission-critical position, you
¿ ll support Safety Risk Management activities within our Safety Management System, using industry best practices to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks. You
¿ ll collaborate with leadership and frontline teams, drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights, and foster a culture of transparency and safety. If you
¿ re passionate about transit, thrive on problem-solving, and want to make a measurable impact on public safety, this is your opportunity to lead change and support Metro in being the region
¿ s trusted way to move more people safely and efficiently.

Education

• Bachelor
  ¿ s Degree in Occupational Safety, System Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Quality Management, or a related field.

• In lieu of a Bachelor
  ¿ s degree, a high school diploma/GED and four (4) years of relevant work experience in an operations, maintenance or safety-related field, in addition to the experience stated below, will be considered

Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting the management of safety risks in high reliability operations.

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certification

• Experience with ISO Quality Management Systems

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

• Master
  ¿ s Degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Management, or related field of study

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

Working closely with management, the Safety Risk Management Program Specialist implements the Safety Risk Management component of WMATA
¿ s Safety Management System (SMS). The incumbent develops user friendly processes; supports implementation through training, coaching, and mentoring; facilitates Local Safety Committees, measuring effectiveness with metrics based on key performance indicators; and collects feedback that is used to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, the incumbent delivers regular reports that provide a clear picture of top safety risks, the actions being taken in response, and whether these actions are working as intended through metrics, which serve to inform decision making by management and frontline supervision.

The incumbent also collaborates among a network of Safety Risk Coordinators, enabling a smooth flow of safety risk information throughout the organization.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of the Safety Risk Management process, using industry best practices such as MIL-STD-882E System Safety Standard Practice to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks in accordance with WMATA
  ¿ s Agency Safety Plan.

• Supports the development of Key Performance Indicators and metrics associated with Metro safety performance to measure the effectiveness of Safety Risk Management and enable data driven actions that result in continuous improvement.

• Facilitates Local Safety Committees that ensure leadership have the information needed to make informed decisions and to ensure that resources are allocated in a manner that maximizes value in the form of reducing safety risk as low as reasonably practicable.

• Partners with management to foster a culture where employees are comfortable reporting safety concerns, which are then captured, analyzed, and dispositioned in a manner that is formalized and transparent.

The
functions
listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to…