Safety Data Analyst / Safety Risk Analyst NEW

Dutech Systems; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutech Systems is seeking a Safety Data Analyst / Safety Risk Analyst to support safety risk management through data analysis, incident reviews, and trend identification. You will produce rigorous reports, develop dashboards, and communicate insights to leadership and non-technical audiences.

The role involves collaborating with safety, investigation, risk management, and oversight teams to drive evidence-based safety improvements and monitor mitigation effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field as listed.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data analytics, safety analysis or related field.
• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills.
• Understanding of linear modeling, standard error, distributions, and variance.
• Experience with data modeling concepts including joining, merging, summarizing, and sampling.
• Excellent long-form technical and analytical writing skills.
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear reports for non-technical audiences.
• Strong data visualization and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, white-paper-style analytical reports on safety issues and trends.
• Collect, clean, reconcile, and analyze data from multiple sources for safety insights.
• Prepare monthly analyses and KPI-tracking reports.
• Evaluate effectiveness of mitigations and communicate findings to leadership.
• Prepare data packages to support safety investigations.
• Develop ad hoc reports for Safety Risk Management activities.
• Analyze incidents and safety data to identify trends needing investigation.
• Collaborate with State Safety Oversight Agency on mitigation progress.
• Create clear charts, dashboards, and visualizations of analyses.
• Conduct literature reviews and integrate findings into reports.
• Present analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain documentation, datasets, methodologies, and reporting materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety initiatives.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Technical writing

Report writing

Non-technical communication

SQL

R

Python

Data modeling concepts

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics / Statistics / Mathematics / Safety / Engineering / Business or related field

Associate degree or High School Diploma with equivalent experience

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Job description

We are seeking a Safety Data Analyst / Safety Risk Analyst to support safety risk management, incident analysis, trend identification, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing operational and incident data, developing statistical analyses, creating data visualizations, and producing detailed analytical reports for leadership and non-technical audiences.

This role will work closely with safety, investigation, risk management, and oversight teams to identify emerging hazards, evaluate mitigation effectiveness, and provide actionable insights to support organizational safety objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, academically structured white-paper-style analytical reports examining key safety issues, emerging hazards, and operational trends.
• Collect, clean, reconcile, and analyze data from multiple sources to identify safety trends and risk factors.
• Prepare monthly analyses and reports tracking progress against annual safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of safety mitigations and communicate findings to senior leadership.
• Prepare data packages and analytical materials to support Safety Investigations and investigative teams.
• Develop ad hoc reports supporting Safety Risk Management activities, including incident and hazard analysis.
• Analyze incident, operational, and safety data to identify trends requiring additional investigation or corrective action.
• Work with State Safety Oversight Agency teams to evaluate mitigation progress and impacts associated with Risk-Based Inspection programs.
• Develop clear and accurate charts, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate analytical findings.
• Conduct literature reviews and incorporate relevant research into formal analytical reports.
• Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain accurate documentation, datasets, analytical methodologies, and reporting materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support safety initiatives and evidence-based decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Safety, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• An Associate degree or High School Diploma/GED with equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in data analytics, technical report writing, safety analysis, or a related field.
• Strong experience with quantitative and statistical analysis.
• Understanding of linear modeling, standard error, distributions, and variance.
• Experience with data modeling concepts including joining, merging, summarizing, and sampling.
• Excellent long-form technical and analytical writing skills.
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear reports for non-technical audiences.
• Strong data visualization and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Knowledge of causal factor identification and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Familiarity with the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) framework.
• Experience with SQL, R, and/or Python for data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Experience working with safety, transportation, aviation, regulatory, inspection, or risk management data.
• Experience supporting safety investigations or safety risk management programs.