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Applications Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Employers in enterprise software, healthcare IT, and SaaS regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this title, and the annual cap of 85,000 visas resets each fiscal year.
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Work Schedule: Full-time, day shift position. This position is hybrid and is expected to work onsite a couple days per month, less than 25%. When working onsite you will work out of 8501 Excelsior Dr.
Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an Applications Analyst-Radiation Oncology to:
- Serve as support for Radiation Oncology applications, including Varian ARIA, RayStation, RayCare, and related clinical systems, ensuring system availability, stability, maintenance, and lifecycle management across both Photon and Proton treatment environments.
- Partner closely with clinical, physics, dosimetry, research, and operational teams to understand workflow requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and support safe, effective patient care processes throughout the oncology treatment lifecycle.
- Lead and coordinate complex implementations, upgrades, integrations, and validation activities, including software releases, server migrations, interface development, cybersecurity remediation, and regulatory or operational readiness efforts.
- Provide operational support and troubleshooting for highly specialized clinical technologies, analyzing incidents, resolving system issues, coordinating vendor engagement, and ensuring continuity of care for mission-critical Radiation Oncology systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, testing plans, and change management processes, while collaborating with infrastructure, security, HealthLink integration, vendors, and clinical stakeholders to ensure compliance, reliability, and long-term supportability of the application portfolio.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Required.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree Required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Preferred.
Work Experience
- Demonstrated success in design, development, configuration, support, and adoption of small to medium to scale solutions Required.
- Demonstrated success applying critical thinking to identify problems and opportunities Required.
- Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring Required.
- Demonstrated success using, configuring, developing, or supporting the applications, tools, and platforms relevant to the position Preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years progressively responsible experience in an IS applications field Preferred.
- Demonstrated success working on or leading initiatives that use agile methods Preferred.
- Experience in information services or technology, direct clinical care, health care operations, or health care administration Preferred.
- Healthcare subject matter expertise including at least two (2) years of experience in a health system, academic medical center, or health payer organization Preferred.
- Experience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 healthcare setting Preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
- Vendor (e.g. Epic, Oracle, other) certifications as relevant for the position, per department guidelines Preferred.
- CPHIMS, PMP, ITIL Preferred.
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Health Administrative Facilities
UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.
Job Description
Work Schedule: Full-time, day shift position. This position is hybrid and is expected to work onsite a couple days per month, less than 25%. When working onsite you will work out of 8501 Excelsior Dr.
Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an Applications Analyst-Radiation Oncology to:
- Serve as support for Radiation Oncology applications, including Varian ARIA, RayStation, RayCare, and related clinical systems, ensuring system availability, stability, maintenance, and lifecycle management across both Photon and Proton treatment environments.
- Partner closely with clinical, physics, dosimetry, research, and operational teams to understand workflow requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and support safe, effective patient care processes throughout the oncology treatment lifecycle.
- Lead and coordinate complex implementations, upgrades, integrations, and validation activities, including software releases, server migrations, interface development, cybersecurity remediation, and regulatory or operational readiness efforts.
- Provide operational support and troubleshooting for highly specialized clinical technologies, analyzing incidents, resolving system issues, coordinating vendor engagement, and ensuring continuity of care for mission-critical Radiation Oncology systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation, procedures, testing plans, and change management processes, while collaborating with infrastructure, security, HealthLink integration, vendors, and clinical stakeholders to ensure compliance, reliability, and long-term supportability of the application portfolio.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Required.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree Required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, Health Administration, Engineering, or related field Preferred.
Work Experience
- Demonstrated success in design, development, configuration, support, and adoption of small to medium to scale solutions Required.
- Demonstrated success applying critical thinking to identify problems and opportunities Required.
- Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring Required.
- Demonstrated success using, configuring, developing, or supporting the applications, tools, and platforms relevant to the position Preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years progressively responsible experience in an IS applications field Preferred.
- Demonstrated success working on or leading initiatives that use agile methods Preferred.
- Experience in information services or technology, direct clinical care, health care operations, or health care administration Preferred.
- Healthcare subject matter expertise including at least two (2) years of experience in a health system, academic medical center, or health payer organization Preferred.
- Experience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 healthcare setting Preferred.
Licenses & Certifications
- Vendor (e.g. Epic, Oracle, other) certifications as relevant for the position, per department guidelines Preferred.
- CPHIMS, PMP, ITIL Preferred.
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Health Administrative Facilities
UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Applications Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Applications Specialist duties. A general business degree often triggers an RFE, while computer science, information systems, or software engineering degrees align cleanly with technical implementation work.
Search LCA filings by job title
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Applications by the exact SOC code 15-1299 before applying. Employers who have certified LCAs for Applications Specialist roles have already cleared the DOL wage compliance step, which signals real sponsorship infrastructure.
Target employers with dedicated IT procurement teams
Enterprise software vendors and systems integrators file H-1B petitions for Applications Specialists more consistently than general staffing firms. Look for companies whose core product requires ongoing client-side configuration, where this role is a permanent headcount, not project-based.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Applications Specialist jobs by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this specific role type, cutting time spent on employers who decline to sponsor.
Negotiate petition timing around the April cap
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're in OPT status, confirm your employer can commit to filing at least 90 days before your EAD expires so you don't lose work authorization during USCIS adjudication.
Document system-specific experience for the I-129
Your employer's I-129 petition needs detailed evidence that the role requires a specialized degree, not just computer literacy. Prepare a project summary listing the enterprise platforms you've implemented, such as ERP, CRM, or HRIS systems, tied directly to your degree coursework.
H-1B Visa Applications Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Applications Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Roles involving ERP, CRM, or healthcare IT platform implementation typically qualify because the configuration and integration work is tied directly to computer science or information systems training. A generic title alone isn't enough, the job duties and degree requirement must align.
Which industries hire Applications Specialists with H-1B sponsorship most often?
Enterprise software vendors, healthcare IT firms, financial technology companies, and large systems integrators file the most H-1B LCAs for Applications Specialist roles. These employers maintain dedicated HR and immigration teams because the title appears consistently across their product lines. You can confirm actual filing activity by searching the OFLC Wage Search or browsing employer profiles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with verified H-1B filing history for this role.
What SOC code applies to Applications Specialist positions for H-1B purposes?
Most Applications Specialist roles fall under SOC code 15-1299, Software and Web Developers, Applications Not Elsewhere Classified, or 15-1211, Computer Systems Analysts, depending on whether the work is implementation-focused or analysis-focused. The SOC code affects the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the LCA. You can cross-reference the role's duties with the O*NET occupation profile to confirm which code fits before your employer files.
Can my employer file an H-1B for me if I'm currently on OPT as an Applications Specialist?
Yes, and the timing is critical. Your employer must submit the H-1B registration during the March lottery window, then file the full petition by April 1 if selected. If your OPT expires before October 1, you may qualify for a cap-gap extension, which automatically extends your F-1 status and EAD authorization while USCIS adjudicates the petition. Confirm your OPT expiration date against the USCIS cap-gap rules before accepting an offer.
How do I tell if an employer will actually sponsor H-1B for this role before applying?
The most reliable signal is prior LCA certification for the same job title. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the employer's name and filter by the relevant SOC code to see if they've sponsored Applications Specialist roles before. Job postings that say 'we will sponsor' without prior filing history are less reliable. Migrate Mate lets you filter Applications Specialist listings by employers with confirmed H-1B filing records, so you spend time on realistic opportunities.