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Quality Assurance/Safety Specialist

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ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients.

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ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Quality Assurance/Safety Specialist to support explosives safety, occupational safety and health (OSH), and quality assurance activities within explosives/energetics processing and decontamination environments. This position will support the safe execution of operations by conducting hazard analyses, evaluating material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH), and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and procedures.

This full-time position is at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. Indian Head, Maryland, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C., 25 miles from Alexandria, Virginia, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Conduct and oversee safety-related aspects of explosives/energetics decontamination in current or former explosives processing facilities

Conduct hazard analyses for energetics operations

Assess and document the explosives safety status of various forms of Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH)

Maintain and apply extensive Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Explosives Safety training beyond the required experience

Ensure strict adherence to established safety protocols and applicable Occupational Safety and Health and explosives safety requirements

Support safety and quality assurance activities associated with explosives and energetics operations

Review operations and work activities to identify potential hazards and ensure appropriate controls are implemented

10+ years of experience in explosives safety, including 5+ years as an explosives safety and OSH officer

Demonstrated experience in ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.

Training and experience in 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.

Training and experience in 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

Certified in Gas Free Engineering

Respirator fit testing qualification

State-certified Asbestos supervisor certification

DOT Explosive Handler physical certification,

Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) Training per NAVSEA OP-5

HAZWOPER (40-hour)

Military Munitions Rule and Naval Explosives Safety (AMMO-49-DL or AMMO-18-DL)

Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes-Lex@erg.com or call (781) 674-7293.

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

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Indian Head, United States

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Posted: September 9, 2026
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Last seen: September 9, 2026

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Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) supports clients in protecting the environment and improving public health through a wide range of consulting services.

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