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H-1B visa jobs for Lead System Analysts qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Sponsoring employers file a certified LCA and I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period extendable to six years total.
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At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.
Why Join UPMC?
We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect:
- AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA
- A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC
UPMC is looking for a Lead SCM System Support Analyst.
This position works Monday- Friday, mostly standard daylight hours.
Some evening or weekend work may be required based on business need.
This is a hybrid role with remote flexibility.
Purpose:
Lead, plan, execute complex supply chain and enterprise initiatives/projects for PeopleSoft with a focus on Supply Chain modules such as Order Management, Purchasing, Inventory and Warehouse Management. Position also assists with maintaining and supporting PeopleSoft.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot issues and propose feasible solutions and follow through to resolution.
- Assist with guiding, developing and knowledge transfer of junior team members.
- Collaborate with technical development teams and coordinate work efforts when addressing new implementations, functionality enhancements, application updates and performance issues.
- Deploy innovative solutions for both supply chain applications and business processes.
- Investigate system configuration options to provide functional expertise when developing solutions to meet business requirements; Identify and recommend the use of standard/delivered functionality to meet business needs whenever possible.
- Lead the design, build and implementation of business system solutions, utilizing the Oracle eBusiness Suite, to solve complex business requirements.
- Identify, document and/or execute aspects of the following: Define Current State Processes, Document Business Requirements, Define Future State Solutions, Develop Functional Specifications, Perform System Configuration, Develop and Execute Test Plans and Test Scripts.
- Serve as lead resource for dealing with challenging system or business issues and facilitate group discussion/resolution as necessary.
- Develop robust documentation for system processes, gap analysis and risk plans.
- Act as a liaison between the business and IT communities to help bridge the gap between business problems and technology solutions.
- Lead system upgrade and implementation activities.
- Assure the quality of a completed technical solution is consistent with documented client needs via unit and application testing.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Information Science or related field and 4 years of related work experience required.
- Or Equivalent Education & Experience
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Align your degree to system analysis duties
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to leading system analysis work. A computer science, information systems, or software engineering degree maps cleanly. If your degree is adjacent, gather coursework transcripts showing systems design or enterprise architecture fundamentals before applications begin.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current Level III or IV wage for Lead System Analyst roles in your target metro before comparing compensation packages.
Search employers through Migrate Mate's LCA data
Target companies with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for system analyst roles rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active H-1B visa filings by role and city, so you're contacting hiring managers who have already committed resources to sponsoring this occupation.
Account for each worksite in multi-location roles
Lead System Analysts frequently support projects across multiple client or company sites. Each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel that all project locations are covered before your start date, not after.
Review your O*NET profile before specialty occupation letters
Employers must document that your role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The O*NET occupation profile for Lead System Analyst supports this by showing the degree-level job zone classification. Share it with your employer's attorney when they draft the specialty occupation support letter.
Plan extensions before your six-year cap approaches
H-1B status tops out at six years unless you have an approved I-140 or a pending PERM labor certification filed at least 365 days before your cap date. If you want to continue beyond six years, start tracking your PERM eligibility window well before year five.
H-1B Visa Lead System Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead System Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Lead System Analyst positions typically qualify because they require theoretical and practical application of systems design, enterprise architecture, or information systems principles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science or information systems. USCIS looks at the actual job duties and minimum requirements stated in the offer letter, so employers should frame the position around degree-level analytical and systems work.
What degree fields support an H-1B petition for Lead System Analyst roles?
Computer science, information systems, software engineering, and management information systems are the strongest fits. Degrees in electrical engineering or applied mathematics can qualify if the role involves systems integration or quantitative architecture work. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the degree field is not directly related, so petition letters should explain the specific connection between your coursework and the job duties.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for system analyst roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Lead System Analyst positions at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor rather than spending time on employers who may decline to file. DOL publishes employer LCA disclosure data publicly, and Migrate Mate organizes it by role and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Lead System Analyst project moves to a new office location?
Each new worksite requires a separately certified LCA before you begin work there. If your employer assigns you to a client site or a different company office not listed on your original LCA, they must file a new LCA with DOL first. Short-term placements under ten days may qualify for an exception, but recurring work at a new location does not. Confirm coverage with your employer's immigration counsel before any worksite change.
Can I extend my H-1B status beyond the standard six-year maximum as a Lead System Analyst?
Extensions beyond six years are available only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days before your six-year cap date. If neither condition is met, you must leave the U.S. and wait a full year abroad before regaining H-1B eligibility. Lead System Analysts pursuing permanent residence should work with their employer to start the PERM process well before year five to preserve extension eligibility.