Entry-Level Occupational Safety and Health Data Analyst

ERG

. Analyze and classify workplace injury, illness, fatality, catastrophe, and severe injury or illness records .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $58,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and attention to detail in classifying workplace injuries and illnesses, while effectively communicating complex information. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and familiar with occupational health and safety coding systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyOccupational Health and Safety ExperienceData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisOccupational Injury and Illness ClassificationOIICS CodingICD CodingStatistical AnalysisDocumentationProcess ImprovementIncident Narrative WritingData ManagementEpidemiology

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft SharePoint

Industry Keywords

Occupational SafetyPublic HealthInjury SurveillanceHealth ScienceEnvironmental Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and classify workplace injury, illness, fatality, catastrophe, and severe injury or illness records
Apply standardized case-classification codes using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS)
Exercise independent judgment to classify complex or ambiguous cases accurately and consistently
Draft brief, clear incident narratives in plain, concise language
Manage multiple work queues and deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail
Collaborate with team members and senior analysts for guidance, quality checks, and knowledge sharing through Microsoft Teams
Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and evolving analytical practices
Support national occupational safety and health programs and OSHA efforts to understand injury and illness trends and improve worker safety across the U.S.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in communications, health/environmental science, mathematics/statistics, or a related field
Experience required: 0 to 5 years
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to apply rules consistently
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
Outstanding time-management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and complete assignments in a timely manner
Experience or strong interest in data analysis, public health, occupational safety, epidemiology, or related fields
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
Willingness and ability to learn new software and technical skills as required
Experience with occupational health and safety and structured coding, such as OIICS or ICD coding, is preferred
Experience or coursework in data analysis or data management is preferred
Prior exposure to occupational health, injury or illness surveillance, or public health research is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Educational benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Generous 401(k) plan
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11–20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 hours or more of sick leave per year, based on the state worked in (pro-rated for part-time)
Friendly, flexible work environment
OIICS version 3.03 coding training provided
Optional use of ERG workspace for employees living near an office