Eastern Research Group
Entry-Level Occupational Safety and Health Data Analyst
$58K–$70K
Fairfax, VA +3 · Remote · Entry level · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
Washington, DC
Arlington, VA
Alexandria, VA - Experience
- 0 to 5 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, health/environmental science, mathematics/statistics, or a related field.
About the job
Classifies workplace injury, illness, and fatality records, writes concise incident narratives, and supports quality and process improvements.
What you'll do
- Apply BLS OIICS case-classification codes to workplace records, using judgment for complex cases.
- Draft brief incident narratives and manage work queues and deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
- Collaborate on quality checks, documentation, and process improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, health/environmental science, mathematics/statistics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to apply rules consistently.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint).
Nice to have
- Experience with structured classification or coding systems, such as OIICS or ICD.
- Experience or coursework in data analysis or data management; exposure to occupational health, injury or illness surveillance, or public health research.
Pay
USD 58,000–70,000 (per-year-salary) — base salary
Tools
BLS, OIICS, Microsoft Office 365, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
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