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Process Analyst roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers file under SOC code 13-1111, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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This job provides expertise for standard to moderately complex problem solving and in-depth understanding of system functionality. The incumbent reviews significant amounts of information and analyzes processes to support business unit needs. May troubleshoot errors, conduct impact analyses, and/or solve data rejection. Performs business analyses in one or more operational areas. Identifies process gaps and recommends process improvements for efficiencies. May provide guidance to Associate level employees.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Intake operational objectives and gather information. May perform routine research and evaluate basic output requirements and formats. Communicate business operational requirements to internal groups responsible for developing/testing business requirements in various applications.
- Coordinate, monitor, and report on the progress of projects to ensure adherence to defined project schedule. Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues. Successfully articulate issues, problems, and solutions. Conduct pre-and post-implementation review. Assist in the planning/designing and facilitation of functional walk-throughs. May require additional support from more experienced team members.
- Manage small to intermediate cross-functional projects and change initiatives involved in the design and delivery of business process solutions, implementation strategies, and control measures, including scoping, leading, and influencing organizational change related to business processes and models.
- Facilitate process improvement meetings and/or discussions.
- Analyze the functions and operations of a business area/function and identify problem areas. Create process mapping and document current and future state business processes.
- Recommend process efficiencies, strategies for improvement, and/or solutions to align technology with business strategies.
- Assist in development of desktop procedures and/or training material.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
Required
- High School Diploma/GED
Substitutions
- None
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Required
- 3 - 5 years of experience in a Business Analyst or Business Process Analyst role or experience in a related operational area (e.g. claims, billing, customer service, etc.)
Preferred
- 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
- Analysis of business problems/needs
- Written & Oral Presentation Skills
- Business Analysis
- Business Process Design
- Business Process Improvement
- Business Process Mapping
- Business Requirements
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Project Management
Languages (other than English)
None
Travel Required
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Never
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$58,100.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$90,000.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
JOB SUMMARY
This job provides expertise for standard to moderately complex problem solving and in-depth understanding of system functionality. The incumbent reviews significant amounts of information and analyzes processes to support business unit needs. May troubleshoot errors, conduct impact analyses, and/or solve data rejection. Performs business analyses in one or more operational areas. Identifies process gaps and recommends process improvements for efficiencies. May provide guidance to Associate level employees.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Intake operational objectives and gather information. May perform routine research and evaluate basic output requirements and formats. Communicate business operational requirements to internal groups responsible for developing/testing business requirements in various applications.
- Coordinate, monitor, and report on the progress of projects to ensure adherence to defined project schedule. Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues. Successfully articulate issues, problems, and solutions. Conduct pre-and post-implementation review. Assist in the planning/designing and facilitation of functional walk-throughs. May require additional support from more experienced team members.
- Manage small to intermediate cross-functional projects and change initiatives involved in the design and delivery of business process solutions, implementation strategies, and control measures, including scoping, leading, and influencing organizational change related to business processes and models.
- Facilitate process improvement meetings and/or discussions.
- Analyze the functions and operations of a business area/function and identify problem areas. Create process mapping and document current and future state business processes.
- Recommend process efficiencies, strategies for improvement, and/or solutions to align technology with business strategies.
- Assist in development of desktop procedures and/or training material.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
Required
- High School Diploma/GED
Substitutions
- None
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Required
- 3 - 5 years of experience in a Business Analyst or Business Process Analyst role or experience in a related operational area (e.g. claims, billing, customer service, etc.)
Preferred
- 1 - 3 years in the Health Insurance Industry
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
- Analysis of business problems/needs
- Written & Oral Presentation Skills
- Business Analysis
- Business Process Design
- Business Process Improvement
- Business Process Mapping
- Business Requirements
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Project Management
Languages (other than English)
None
Travel Required
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-Based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Never
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$58,100.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$90,000.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Process Analyst
Verify your degree aligns with SOC 13-1111
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to process analysis work. A business administration, industrial engineering, or management information systems degree maps cleanly; an unrelated field can trigger an RFE before your petition is even adjudicated.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary
Look up prevailing wages for SOC code 13-1111 in your target metro before you negotiate. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, so knowing the floor protects you from an offer that creates a compliance problem at filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Process Analyst roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this occupation code. That history signals the employer understands the H-1B process and won't stall after extending an offer.
Ask about cap-exempt status during employer screening
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition can be filed any time of year without entering the April lottery. Targeting these employers eliminates lottery risk entirely.
File Form I-129 with your process documentation ready
USCIS adjudicators may request evidence that your role involves specialized analytical judgment, not routine clerical work. Keep current process maps, methodology documentation, or project scope statements ready to support the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Confirm your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before Day 1
STEM OPT employees must work for E-Verify employers, and many Process Analyst roles qualify for STEM OPT extensions. Confirm enrollment before your start date so there's no gap between your OPT authorization and your H-1B petition's approval.
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Find Process Analyst JobsProcess Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, industrial engineering, or management information systems. USCIS looks at whether the degree is a normal requirement for the role, not just a preference. If the job posting says 'degree preferred,' that language can undermine the specialty occupation argument at adjudication.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Process Analyst positions most consistently?
Financial services, healthcare operations, logistics, and large technology firms file LCAs for Process Analyst roles regularly. These industries run continuous improvement programs that require dedicated analysts year-round, making them more likely to sponsor than smaller companies that treat the role as a temporary project hire. Migrate Mate lets you filter roles by employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. Your employer files Form I-129 on your behalf during the April registration window while you remain authorized on OPT. If selected and approved, your H-1B status takes effect October 1. The cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 if your EAD expires before then.
What happens if USCIS sends an RFE for my Process Analyst H-1B petition?
An RFE typically challenges whether the role meets the specialty occupation standard or whether your degree matches. Your employer's attorney responds with supporting evidence: detailed job duties showing analytical complexity, your academic transcripts, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. RFEs don't mean denial; most well-documented petitions are approved after response.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Process Analyst H-1B sponsorship?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 13-1111 in your work location. The wage level assigned (Level I through IV) depends on your experience and supervisory responsibilities. Employers who underpay relative to the prevailing wage face DOL enforcement and potential debarment from future sponsorship.
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