Entry-Level Occupational Safety and Health Data Analyst

ERG is a research and consulting firm that supports federal, state, and commercial clients through multidisciplinary expertise. The Entry-Level Occupational Safety and Health Data Analyst will analyze and classify workplace injury, illness, and fatality records, draft incident narratives, and assign standardized OIICS codes to support OSHA programs and improve worker safety.

Responsibilities

Review workplace injury, illness, and fatality records and apply standardized case‑classification codes using the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS)

Exercise thoughtful, independent judgment to accurately classify complex or ambiguous cases while maintaining speed and consistency

Draft brief, clear incident narratives that summarize the circumstances of each case in plain, concise language

Manage multiple work queues and deadlines while maintaining high quality and attention to detail

Collaborate regularly with team members and senior analysts for guidance, quality checks, and knowledge sharing

Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and evolving analytical practices over time

Experience with occupational health and safety and structured coding (e.g. OIICS, ICD coding) is preferred. However, training for OIICS version 3.03 coding will be provided

Preferred

• Experience with occupational health and safety and structured coding (e.g. OIICS, ICD coding) is preferred
• Experience with structured classification or coding systems (e.g., OIICS, ICD, or similar)
• Experience or coursework in data analysis or data management. Prior exposure to occupational health, injury or illness surveillance, or public health research

Occupational Health

Safety Experience

Structured Coding

OIICS Coding

ICD Coding

Classification Systems

Data Management

Injury Surveillance

Illness Surveillance

Public Health Research

Benefits

Fully remote work, with flexibility to work from home

Access to ERG workspace for employees who live near one of the physical offices

Training for OIICS version 3.03 coding

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Educational benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

A 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 you work in, pro-rated for part-time employees

Company

Environmental, public health, and infrastructure consulting services

Concord, Massachusetts, USA

https://www.erg.com/

Founded in 1984

501-1000 employees

Qualifications

The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment

• 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 with the ability to work independently in a remote environment to accomplish 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 (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 (e.g. OIICS, ICD coding) is preferred
• Experience with structured classification or coding systems (e.g., OIICS, ICD, or similar)
• Experience or coursework in data analysis or data management. Prior exposure to occupational health, injury or illness surveillance, or public health research

Required skills

Occupational Safety and Health, Data Analysis, Occupational Injury and Illness Surveillance, OIICS, ICD Coding, Data Management, Microsoft Office 365