Safety Analyst

Job Title:  Safety Analyst Reports to:  Safety Manager Type:  Exempt Location:  Remote or Austin HQ (with regular travel to center locations) Position Summary The Safety Analyst is field-focused responsible for conducting in-depth reviews of centers with elevated incident rates, workers’ compensation (WC) claims, or other identified risk indicators.  This individual contributor role supports the Safety team by providing on-site assessments, analyzing root causes of injuries or safety concerns, evaluating safety practices, and partnering with center leaders on corrective actions.  The Safety Analyst plays a key role in identifying risk trends, validating safety behaviors and controls, and helping prevent future injuries.   Key Responsibilities   Field Assessments & Deep-Dive Reviews

• Conduct on-site visits at center locations flagged for high incident rates, rising workers’ compensation costs, or other safety performance concerns.
• Perform analysis on prior incidents, facility walkthroughs, task observations, teammate interviews, and documentation reviews.
• Evaluate work practices, physical environments, client-specific risk and behavior-based safety practices.
• Provide real-time guidance and recommendations to center leaders during visits.

• Review incident trends, injury reports, WC claims details, and operational factors to identify underlying causes.
• Use structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 5-Whys, fishbone diagrams, task analysis) to determine root causes.
• Partner with center leadership to develop practical corrective actions and verify implementation

• Produce clear, concise reports summarizing site visit findings, risk levels, and required corrective actions.
• Track follow-up actions and ensure closure of identified issues.
• Provide data-informed insights to the Safety team to help prioritize future site visits and programs.

• Support delivery of targeted safety training during and after site visits (e.g. body positioning, lifting, risk recognition).
• Collaborate with the broader Safety team on high-priority initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in safety, risk management, claims management or field operations.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to sites (50 - 75% depending on needs and geography).
• Strong observational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and influence without authority in field settings.
• Proficient with Google Workspace/Microsoft Office and general reporting tools.

• Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Healthcare, Psychology/Behavioral Science or related field.
• Experience working in clinical, healthcare or ABA services environments.
• Experience in incident analysis, ergonomics, or workers’ compensation.
• Safety certifications such as OSHA 30, CHSP, or equivalent

• Field Presence & Engagement -  Comfortable working in varied environments with diverse teams
• Analytical Thinking - Can interpret data, identify trends, and connect findings to root causes.
• Relationship Building -  Collaborates well with center staff and leaders to drive improvements.
• Communication -  Delivers clear, actionable messages and written reports.
• Problem Solving -  Identifies practical, operational solutions to safety challenges.
• Adaptability -  Effective in fast-paced, changing settings across multiple locations.