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Analytics Consultant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the business analytics and data science SOC codes, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before your H-1B petition, certifying that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location.
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Onsite/hybrid in Chicago
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, healthcare services, statistical analysis, data engineering, business intelligence, insurance economics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting data pipelines, data integration processes, and reporting solutions utilizing healthcare and pharmacy data.
- Strong experience with SQL, Python, Databricks, and modern data engineering frameworks for data transformation, automation, and analytics.
- Experience developing, maintaining, and optimizing ETL/ELT processes to support large-scale healthcare, claims, pharmacy, and population health datasets.
- Proficiency in data modeling, relational database design, data warehousing concepts, and creation of data marts that support reporting and analytics initiatives.
- Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and distributed computing environments to process and analyze large datasets efficiently.
- Partners with business stakeholders, analysts, and technology teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable data solutions.
- Solves moderately complex to complex business and technical problems with a focus on data quality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Supports strategic initiatives through the development of trusted data assets, automated workflows, and self-service analytics capabilities.
- Participates in cross-functional project teams to deliver data solutions, enhancements, and operational improvements aligned with organizational objectives.
- Demonstrates understanding of healthcare data structures including claims, eligibility, pharmacy, provider, and population health data domains.
- Applies data governance, security, and regulatory compliance standards when managing healthcare data assets.
- Supports data framework for dashboards, ad hoc analysis, and downstream data deliveries.
- Supports with complex data inquiries and data profiling.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced SQL expertise, including complex joins, window functions, query optimization, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
- Strong experience with Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and distributed data processing frameworks.
- Strong Python programming skills for data engineering, automation, data quality monitoring, and analytics enablement.
- Experience building and orchestrating ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Databricks Workflows, Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or similar technologies.
- Experience developing scalable data lake, data warehouse, and data mart solutions that support enterprise reporting and analytics.
- Knowledge of healthcare data standards and structures, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, member eligibility, provider, and population health data.
- Experience creating and supporting semantic layers, reporting datasets, and business intelligence solutions using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices, source control management (Git), automated testing, and DevOps concepts for data platforms.
- Experience implementing data quality frameworks, monitoring processes, and production support practices.
NOTES
Onsite/hybrid in Chicago
This is a contract role with the possibility of conversion to full-time based on business needs and performance
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
Onsite/hybrid in Chicago
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, healthcare services, statistical analysis, data engineering, business intelligence, insurance economics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting data pipelines, data integration processes, and reporting solutions utilizing healthcare and pharmacy data.
- Strong experience with SQL, Python, Databricks, and modern data engineering frameworks for data transformation, automation, and analytics.
- Experience developing, maintaining, and optimizing ETL/ELT processes to support large-scale healthcare, claims, pharmacy, and population health datasets.
- Proficiency in data modeling, relational database design, data warehousing concepts, and creation of data marts that support reporting and analytics initiatives.
- Experience working with cloud-based data platforms and distributed computing environments to process and analyze large datasets efficiently.
- Partners with business stakeholders, analysts, and technology teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable data solutions.
- Solves moderately complex to complex business and technical problems with a focus on data quality, performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Supports strategic initiatives through the development of trusted data assets, automated workflows, and self-service analytics capabilities.
- Participates in cross-functional project teams to deliver data solutions, enhancements, and operational improvements aligned with organizational objectives.
- Demonstrates understanding of healthcare data structures including claims, eligibility, pharmacy, provider, and population health data domains.
- Applies data governance, security, and regulatory compliance standards when managing healthcare data assets.
- Supports data framework for dashboards, ad hoc analysis, and downstream data deliveries.
- Supports with complex data inquiries and data profiling.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced SQL expertise, including complex joins, window functions, query optimization, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
- Strong experience with Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and distributed data processing frameworks.
- Strong Python programming skills for data engineering, automation, data quality monitoring, and analytics enablement.
- Experience building and orchestrating ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Databricks Workflows, Airflow, Azure Data Factory, or similar technologies.
- Experience developing scalable data lake, data warehouse, and data mart solutions that support enterprise reporting and analytics.
- Knowledge of healthcare data standards and structures, including medical claims, pharmacy claims, member eligibility, provider, and population health data.
- Experience creating and supporting semantic layers, reporting datasets, and business intelligence solutions using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices, source control management (Git), automated testing, and DevOps concepts for data platforms.
- Experience implementing data quality frameworks, monitoring processes, and production support practices.
NOTES
Onsite/hybrid in Chicago
This is a contract role with the possibility of conversion to full-time based on business needs and performance
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Analytics Consultant
Align your degree to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly supports the analytics position. A degree in statistics, computer science, or information systems maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE unless the job description specifies a quantitative field requirement.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific SOC code and metro area. Your offer must meet at least the Level I threshold, and underpaying relative to your experience level can trigger a DOL audit.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment first
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, and analytics roles often qualify under CIP codes tied to data analytics programs. Prioritizing E-Verify employers lets you maintain work authorization during the cap-gap period if selected in the H-1B lottery.
Search H-1B filers by analytics occupation codes on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history filtered by analytics-related SOC codes, so you can target companies that have actively sponsored roles matching your background rather than cold-applying to firms with no sponsorship track record.
Request premium processing before your project start date
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your employer's project timeline is fixed, ask them to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which gives a 15-business-day decision window and reduces the risk of a gap between your OPT end date and H-1B approval.
Document client-facing deliverables to support specialty occupation
Analytics Consultant petitions sometimes face RFEs questioning whether the role truly requires a specialized degree rather than general analytical skills. Offer letters and job descriptions should reference specific methodologies, tools, and degree requirements to anchor the specialty occupation argument.
H-1B Visa Analytics Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Analytics Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as statistics, data science, computer science, or applied mathematics. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to defend as specialty occupations. The O*NET profile for business intelligence and analytics roles classifies them as requiring specialized degree-level knowledge, which supports the specialty occupation argument when the job description is written precisely.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Analytics Consultant positions?
Management consulting firms, technology companies, financial services firms, and healthcare analytics organizations are the most active H-1B filers for analytics roles. The most reliable way to identify them is through DOL LCA disclosure data, which shows which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for analytics-related SOC codes. Migrate Mate filters this data by occupation so you can search verified sponsoring employers directly rather than guessing from job postings.
Can I switch from OPT to H-1B as an Analytics Consultant without losing work authorization?
If you're selected in the H-1B lottery and your OPT expires before October 1, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization until your H-1B becomes effective. Your employer must have filed your petition before your OPT end date for the extension to apply. If your OPT expires after October 1, there's no gap to bridge, but you should confirm your employer filed before the April 1 filing window opened.
What does the prevailing wage requirement mean for Analytics Consultant H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer submits an LCA to the DOL certifying that your wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. The DOL determines prevailing wages by experience level, from Level I for entry-level to Level IV for senior roles. Paying below the certified wage level is a compliance violation. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized.
Does my analytics-related master's degree improve my H-1B lottery odds?
Yes. Petitions filed under the U.S. master's cap, which requires a master's degree or higher from a U.S. institution, are entered into a separate lottery drawn first. If not selected there, they roll into the regular cap lottery, giving you two chances at selection versus one for bachelor's-only applicants. An analytics, data science, or quantitative master's from a U.S. university qualifies you for this separate registration pool under USCIS rules.