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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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At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.
Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medicare Stars Senior Analytics Consultant will be responsible for leading the analytics strategy for evaluating internal and external program initiatives within the Medicare Stars program. This position is located within the Medicare Stars Analytics team, whose function is to provide operational and analytical support to internal and external partners to improve HCSC’s Medicare Star Ratings. The Senior Analytics Consultant will be part of the Advanced Analytics team and will lead development of data analyses utilizing pharmacy claims, clinical outcomes, and Stars quality measures to make recommendations based on relevant findings. The Senior Analytics Consultant will be responsible for building a framework to analyze performance of external vendors and internal groups and building out reports and dashboards to monitor such performance on an ongoing basis. This individual will use advanced analytics techniques to dive into root causes of issues. The Senior Analytics Consultant will interface across multiple business areas, including, but not limited to pharmacy, clinical, customer experience, product development and operations as needed. Reports and dashboards created will be utilized by business partners and Stars leadership in making critical business decisions related to enhancements to existing programs, development of new pilots and initiatives, and other opportunities to maximize Stars affordability and enterprise value. The ideal candidate will have a passion for healthcare analytics and a creative mindset for approaching data in innovative ways.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR Master’s degree with 4 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR PhD with 2 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR 10 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field
- Understanding, and being highly proficient at querying a wide variety of internal and external data sources to get meaningful insights.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in computer languages, such as SQL, Python, R, etc.
- Ability to create a dynamic and visually engaging dashboard leveraging data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- High degree of business intelligence and understanding how to take a business case from inception to customer or partner execution.
- Experience leading an analytic initiative to success.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Performance excellence in championing initiatives and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to bring the initiative to life.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality output to senior leadership to decision making within short timeline.
- Experience with version control/collaborative tools, such as GitHub
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with project management methodologies.
- Experience of Healthcare industry - payor, provider, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc.
- Knowledge of the CMS Star Rating System, including HEDIS, Pharmacy, Administrative, and CAHPS Measures.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience working with medical claims data, pharmacy claims data, customer eligibility data, and customer experience/self-report data.
- Ability to understand business operations requirements and translate them into technical applications.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and proven ability to perform in a matrix environment.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and deal with ambiguity.
- Experience with automation tools, such as Alteryx or Airflow
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $84,400.00 - $152,300.00
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
WORK ARRANGEMENT
This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office, 2 days work from home.
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HCSC EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
INTRODUCTION
At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.
Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medicare Stars Senior Analytics Consultant will be responsible for leading the analytics strategy for evaluating internal and external program initiatives within the Medicare Stars program. This position is located within the Medicare Stars Analytics team, whose function is to provide operational and analytical support to internal and external partners to improve HCSC’s Medicare Star Ratings. The Senior Analytics Consultant will be part of the Advanced Analytics team and will lead development of data analyses utilizing pharmacy claims, clinical outcomes, and Stars quality measures to make recommendations based on relevant findings. The Senior Analytics Consultant will be responsible for building a framework to analyze performance of external vendors and internal groups and building out reports and dashboards to monitor such performance on an ongoing basis. This individual will use advanced analytics techniques to dive into root causes of issues. The Senior Analytics Consultant will interface across multiple business areas, including, but not limited to pharmacy, clinical, customer experience, product development and operations as needed. Reports and dashboards created will be utilized by business partners and Stars leadership in making critical business decisions related to enhancements to existing programs, development of new pilots and initiatives, and other opportunities to maximize Stars affordability and enterprise value. The ideal candidate will have a passion for healthcare analytics and a creative mindset for approaching data in innovative ways.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR Master’s degree with 4 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR PhD with 2 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field OR 10 years of experience in health care services, statistical analysis, or insurance industry economics or related field
- Understanding, and being highly proficient at querying a wide variety of internal and external data sources to get meaningful insights.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in computer languages, such as SQL, Python, R, etc.
- Ability to create a dynamic and visually engaging dashboard leveraging data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- High degree of business intelligence and understanding how to take a business case from inception to customer or partner execution.
- Experience leading an analytic initiative to success.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Performance excellence in championing initiatives and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to bring the initiative to life.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality output to senior leadership to decision making within short timeline.
- Experience with version control/collaborative tools, such as GitHub
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with project management methodologies.
- Experience of Healthcare industry - payor, provider, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, etc.
- Knowledge of the CMS Star Rating System, including HEDIS, Pharmacy, Administrative, and CAHPS Measures.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience working with medical claims data, pharmacy claims data, customer eligibility data, and customer experience/self-report data.
- Ability to understand business operations requirements and translate them into technical applications.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and proven ability to perform in a matrix environment.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and deal with ambiguity.
- Experience with automation tools, such as Alteryx or Airflow
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $84,400.00 - $152,300.00
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
WORK ARRANGEMENT
This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office, 2 days work from home.
LI-Hybrid
LI-TE1
HCSC EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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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.