HSE Business Analyst

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionCotton Holdings, Inc., is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, logistical support, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this diverse suite of services with top talent, innovative technology, and a large inventory of company-owned assets, to offer clients a total solutions package in support of disaster events and large development projects, including complex work environments. Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team. This role is responsible for enhancing operational efficiency, driving business results, and enabling data-informed decision-making across the organization. It combines advanced data analysis, strategic planning, project execution, and stakeholder collaboration to improve performance, support organizational change, and ensure data integrity.
Key ResponsibilitiesData & Reporting

• Design, develop, and implement KPIs and dashboards to track business performance and accountability.
• Write SQL queries for reporting, data extraction, and dataset creation.
• Develop and maintain visualizations and dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
• Monitor and optimize data systems, including stored procedures and execution times.
• Enforce data analysis best practices and ensure consistent data management across departments.
• Provide guidance and training to non-technical users on data tools and querying best practices.

Strategic Initiatives & Operational Improvement

• Lead and support internal initiatives to improve operational efficiency and execute strategic growth plans.
• Partner with leadership teams to assess current performance methods and recommend improvements.
• Work directly with executive and operational leadership to develop strategic execution frameworks and operational excellence metrics.
• Collaborate with project managers, leadership, and end users to define and document technical dependencies and reporting requirements.
• Analyze root causes of non-conformances and lead the development of corrective actions.

Change Management & Training

• Partner with the Training Coordinator to design and deliver materials that support organizational change initiatives and compliance.
• Help develop routines and documentation that promote the adoption of new systems, dashboards, and data processes.
• Support organization-wide change management through data literacy initiatives and training.

Data Integration & System Development

• Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate data tools with existing systems.
• Lead the research, evaluation, and implementation of new technology solutions and software systems to improve program operations, drive innovation, and support strategic goals.
• Potential use of MS Power Platform technology integration with datasets and Power BI dashboards.
• Define and manage change control and testing processes for data models and reports.

Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEducation:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• : Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Data Analytics, or Operations Management)

Experience:

• 3–5+ years of experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role.

Knowledge and Skills

•  Experience supporting or working within Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) operations or similar compliance-driven environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance standards, and safety-related performance metrics.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong proficiency in SQL (complex queries, data cleaning, dataset creation).
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, and nested formulas.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Demonstrated experience in data visualization, BI tools, and dashboard development.
• Ability to translate complex data and technical requirements into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience in designing and executing strategic initiatives or change management programs.
• Background in quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), or process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Experience working with executive leadership teams and contributing to board-level reporting.

Disclaimer:
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s).  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.        

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