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Senior Implementation Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in a technical field typically fit EB-3 skilled worker criteria, while roles demanding an advanced degree or specialized expertise may qualify under EB-2. Sponsorship timelines vary by country of birth and employer readiness.
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Location
Tampa, Florida
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
09M
Posted Date
14-Sep-2026
Job ID
20039
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join the nation’s largest non-medical carrier of group insurance, where your work will impact over 55,000 customers and cover more than 50 million employees and family members. As part of MetLife’s Group Benefits team, you’ll deliver innovative benefits solutions - life, disability, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits - tailored to today’s employers and workforces. Collaborate with customers, brokers, and partners to expand our offerings and reimagine digital experiences. Join us and be part of an organization committed to supporting customers when they need us most.
The Opportunity
Specialty Market Implementation focuses on providing a best-in-class onboarding experience for group customers new to MetLife or adding new products to their current benefit offering.
The Implementation Systems Analyst (ISA) supports the onboarding process by reviewing plan designs and additional case materials to set up internal systems across all lines, initiating the billing process, and delivering contracts for customers with 2-999 eligible lives for TPA, PEO, Association/Union/Trust and Affinity & Member Benefits (AMB) organizations.
This role, while individual in nature, requires a detail-oriented focus, task and deadline-driven based on the effective date of coverage, while remaining communicative and consultative to customer-facing partners including Implementation Leaders, Service, and Sales. Direct communication with customer is a must. Our main goal is always to keep the customer at the center of every action taken and every decision made.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage plans, billing, and administration installations across all MetLife systems and product lines for multiple customers simultaneously, while maintaining organizational goals and key metrics aligned to processing times and quality.
- Review, update, and deliver contractual documents in partnership with Contract Analysts, initiate first month's billing, resolve member-level discrepancies, and track key milestones and tasks through the workflow tool with accurate case documentation.
- Communicate implementation timeline changes and provisional updates impacting customer setup to key stakeholders including Implementation Leaders, Sales, Service, Underwriting, Claims, and Vendors.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential issues or delays by reviewing system feeds, product and process reporting, and collaborating with IT partners; contribute to annual process reviews and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and customer centricity.
- Maintain accurate workflow documentation, continuously learn new processes and systems, support team members with questions and case processing, and actively participate in training and daily team huddles.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years relevant business experience.
- Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong personal computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, strong customer-facing and relationship skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving with excellent attention to detail within tight timeframes.
- Ability to use approved AI tools to support routine tasks such as drafting, summarizing, organization information, and improving day-to-day efficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5-7 years of experience in the field of insurance.
- Strong customer service and project management skills.
The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $72,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
General Information
Location
Tampa, Florida
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
09M
Posted Date
14-Sep-2026
Job ID
20039
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join the nation’s largest non-medical carrier of group insurance, where your work will impact over 55,000 customers and cover more than 50 million employees and family members. As part of MetLife’s Group Benefits team, you’ll deliver innovative benefits solutions - life, disability, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits - tailored to today’s employers and workforces. Collaborate with customers, brokers, and partners to expand our offerings and reimagine digital experiences. Join us and be part of an organization committed to supporting customers when they need us most.
The Opportunity
Specialty Market Implementation focuses on providing a best-in-class onboarding experience for group customers new to MetLife or adding new products to their current benefit offering.
The Implementation Systems Analyst (ISA) supports the onboarding process by reviewing plan designs and additional case materials to set up internal systems across all lines, initiating the billing process, and delivering contracts for customers with 2-999 eligible lives for TPA, PEO, Association/Union/Trust and Affinity & Member Benefits (AMB) organizations.
This role, while individual in nature, requires a detail-oriented focus, task and deadline-driven based on the effective date of coverage, while remaining communicative and consultative to customer-facing partners including Implementation Leaders, Service, and Sales. Direct communication with customer is a must. Our main goal is always to keep the customer at the center of every action taken and every decision made.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage plans, billing, and administration installations across all MetLife systems and product lines for multiple customers simultaneously, while maintaining organizational goals and key metrics aligned to processing times and quality.
- Review, update, and deliver contractual documents in partnership with Contract Analysts, initiate first month's billing, resolve member-level discrepancies, and track key milestones and tasks through the workflow tool with accurate case documentation.
- Communicate implementation timeline changes and provisional updates impacting customer setup to key stakeholders including Implementation Leaders, Sales, Service, Underwriting, Claims, and Vendors.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential issues or delays by reviewing system feeds, product and process reporting, and collaborating with IT partners; contribute to annual process reviews and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and customer centricity.
- Maintain accurate workflow documentation, continuously learn new processes and systems, support team members with questions and case processing, and actively participate in training and daily team huddles.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years relevant business experience.
- Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong personal computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, strong customer-facing and relationship skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving with excellent attention to detail within tight timeframes.
- Ability to use approved AI tools to support routine tasks such as drafting, summarizing, organization information, and improving day-to-day efficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5-7 years of experience in the field of insurance.
- Strong customer service and project management skills.
The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $72,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
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Verify your role qualifies under PERM
PERM requires your job duties to align with a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. For Senior Implementation Specialists, confirm with your employer that the position description reflects specialized technical skills, not general project coordination, which strengthens the labor certification filing.
Document your specialized credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, certifications, and employment records that demonstrate advanced technical expertise. EB-2 candidates need evidence of an advanced degree or equivalent credentials. Strong documentation shortens USCIS review and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence on your I-140 petition.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for implementation or technical specialist roles in your target region. Employers already familiar with the process are far more likely to sponsor a new hire through the full green card cycle.
Search green-card-sponsoring roles through Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship eligibility to find Senior Implementation Specialist openings where employers have demonstrated intent to sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles by sponsorship type so you spend less time cold-applying to companies with no PERM history.
Ask employers about PERM timing during the offer stage
PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed. Asking directly about when the employer plans to initiate the process protects you from accepting an offer where sponsorship is vague or indefinitely deferred.
Understand how your birth country affects your priority date
EB-3 is generally current for most nationalities, but candidates born in India or China face significantly longer backlogs. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin and confirm whether your EB-2 or EB-3 category is current before evaluating a sponsorship offer's realistic timeline.
Green Card Senior Implementation Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Implementation Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Implementation Specialist positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as skilled workers when they require a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. If the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate that the position demands specialized knowledge beyond a standard bachelor's, EB-2 may also apply. Your employer's attorney determines the correct category during PERM preparation.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status, capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years or longer, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What does an employer need to file PERM for a Senior Implementation Specialist?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position, document the job's minimum requirements, and obtain a prevailing wage determination. The job duties in the PERM application must accurately reflect what you will actually do. Any mismatch between the PERM description and your real responsibilities can create problems later during adjustment of status.
How can I find Senior Implementation Specialist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Standard job boards rarely filter by green card sponsorship intent, making it difficult to identify employers who are actually committed to the full PERM process. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsoring roles so you can focus your applications on companies already prepared to support the labor certification and I-140 filing for your category.
Can I switch employers while my green card is in process as an Implementation Specialist?
Portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For implementation specialists, a new role with substantially similar technical duties typically qualifies. Changing employers before the 180-day threshold restarts the process unless your I-140 was already approved and you can retain your original priority date.