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Database Administrator roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Enterprise tech, financial services, and healthcare companies file the most H-1B visa LCAs for DBA positions, with two-year initial approval and unlimited renewals while employed.
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This position on the Medicare Risk Adjustment Submissions Team is responsible for supporting the end-to-end data management process associated with the receipt, validation, preparation, and submission of risk adjustment data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
- Understanding and interpreting data requirements
- Utilizing SAS and SQL to process, transform, and generate submission files
- Editing and formatting data to ensure compliance with CMS submission standards
- Creating and maintaining datasets that support ongoing submission activities
- Data retrieval, validation, analysis, reconciliation, and audit trail documentation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all submitted data
In addition, this position requires collaboration with vendors, providers, and internal business partners, as well as close coordination with team members to effectively manage workflow priorities, resolve issues, and meet submission commitments. Team members in this role utilize Base SAS 9.4 (Windows 11) and AWS Athena to perform data extraction, analysis, validation, and data comparisons.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a natural curiosity for investigating data issues, and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Candidates should possess strong verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to clearly and effectively convey information to audiences across multiple departments and leadership levels within the client.
Strong English language proficiency is preferred, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and professionally in both individual and group settings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate MUST have a minimum of 1-2 yrs PC SAS work experience for this position (no exceptions). SAS Advanced is a plus. Certifications and experience must be listed on the resume.
Experience
- Fluent with PC BASE SAS & SQL, ETL, data manipulations with strong attention to detail.
Education
Prefers a 2 or 4 year degree; but will consider extensive work experience over education. Maximum education level accepted: Master's Degree.
TOP SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Base SAS 9.4 (Critical)
- 1-2+ years hands-on PC SAS experience
- Ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot SAS programs
- Experience with:
- Data Steps
- PROC SQL
- Data Manipulation
- File Creation
- Validation Processes
- SQL & Data Validation
- Intermediate to advanced SQL
- Query writing
- Data reconciliation
- Data comparisons
- Root-cause analysis
-
Data quality validation
-
SAS Certification is a plus
- SAS certification preferred
- Hands-on SAS experience is required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare data
- Medicare/Risk Adjustment experience
- ETL processes
- Data quality and audit/reconciliation activities
NOTES
Remote with quarterly onsite meetings
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST
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
This position on the Medicare Risk Adjustment Submissions Team is responsible for supporting the end-to-end data management process associated with the receipt, validation, preparation, and submission of risk adjustment data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
- Understanding and interpreting data requirements
- Utilizing SAS and SQL to process, transform, and generate submission files
- Editing and formatting data to ensure compliance with CMS submission standards
- Creating and maintaining datasets that support ongoing submission activities
- Data retrieval, validation, analysis, reconciliation, and audit trail documentation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all submitted data
In addition, this position requires collaboration with vendors, providers, and internal business partners, as well as close coordination with team members to effectively manage workflow priorities, resolve issues, and meet submission commitments. Team members in this role utilize Base SAS 9.4 (Windows 11) and AWS Athena to perform data extraction, analysis, validation, and data comparisons.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a natural curiosity for investigating data issues, and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Candidates should possess strong verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to clearly and effectively convey information to audiences across multiple departments and leadership levels within the client.
Strong English language proficiency is preferred, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and professionally in both individual and group settings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate MUST have a minimum of 1-2 yrs PC SAS work experience for this position (no exceptions). SAS Advanced is a plus. Certifications and experience must be listed on the resume.
Experience
- Fluent with PC BASE SAS & SQL, ETL, data manipulations with strong attention to detail.
Education
Prefers a 2 or 4 year degree; but will consider extensive work experience over education. Maximum education level accepted: Master's Degree.
TOP SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Base SAS 9.4 (Critical)
- 1-2+ years hands-on PC SAS experience
- Ability to develop, modify, and troubleshoot SAS programs
- Experience with:
- Data Steps
- PROC SQL
- Data Manipulation
- File Creation
- Validation Processes
- SQL & Data Validation
- Intermediate to advanced SQL
- Query writing
- Data reconciliation
- Data comparisons
- Root-cause analysis
-
Data quality validation
-
SAS Certification is a plus
- SAS certification preferred
- Hands-on SAS experience is required
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare data
- Medicare/Risk Adjustment experience
- ETL processes
- Data quality and audit/reconciliation activities
NOTES
Remote with quarterly onsite meetings
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM EST
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 a Database Administrator
Match your credentials to SOC code 15-1242
USCIS reviewers tie DBA petitions to the SOC 15-1242 occupation code. Pull the O*NET profile for that code and confirm your resume mirrors its required knowledge areas, SQL, performance tuning, backup and recovery, before applying.
Filter employers by active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to search Database Administrator roles filtered by verified H-1B LCA filing history, so every employer you contact has already demonstrated willingness to sponsor rather than leaving you to guess from job descriptions.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 15-1242 in your target metro before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I wage, knowing the tiers prevents you from accepting an offer DOL will reject.
Request premium processing for tight start dates
USCIS offers premium processing on I-129 petitions, reducing adjudication to 15 business days. If your OPT end date or project start date is within 90 days of filing, ask your employer's counsel to budget for it upfront.
Document database platforms as specialty evidence
RFEs on DBA petitions frequently challenge specialty occupation status. Compile certifications, Oracle OCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, and a role description that lists the specific platforms and degree fields the position requires.
H-1B Visa Database Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Administrator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Database Administrator positions under SOC code 15-1242, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Roles focused on administering enterprise database platforms like Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL consistently meet the specialty occupation standard, though your employer's offer letter and job description must explicitly tie the duties to that degree requirement.
Which industries sponsor the most H-1B visas for Database Administrators?
Financial services, healthcare systems, enterprise software companies, and large retail corporations file the highest volume of H-1B LCAs for DBA roles, based on DOL disclosure data. These sectors run large, compliance-sensitive data environments that make in-house database expertise a recurring need rather than a one-time hire. You can filter employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate to target companies with an established sponsorship track record.
Can a Database Administrator switch employers while on H-1B?
Yes, under portability rules in the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. The new employer must file before your current status expires, and you should not stop working for your current employer until the new petition receipt notice is in hand.
What documentation does my employer need to file an H-1B petition for a DBA role?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL confirming the wage meets the prevailing wage for SOC 15-1242 in the work location, plus a detailed job description tying DBA duties to a specific degree field. You'll need to provide official transcripts, any relevant database certifications, and a copy of your current immigration status documents. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a recognized evaluation service is typically required.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Database Administrator job seekers?
Most DBA positions at for-profit companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 additional slots for U.S. master's degree holders. Registration opens each March for an April 1 start date, and selection is random. Cap-exempt employers, universities, nonprofit research organizations, and their affiliated entities, can file outside the lottery window, which makes them worth targeting if your timeline is urgent or you've missed a registration cycle.