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Program Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, information systems, or public policy. Employers file the LCA and I-129 on your behalf, and the annual H-1B cap applies unless the hiring organization is cap-exempt.
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Get Access To All JobsTalent Management Program Analyst
W2 contract to hire, min 6 months
Hybrid out of Auburn Hills, MI
The Talent Management (TM) Program Analyst plays a strategic role in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise talent management programs that support organizational effectiveness, employee development, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development initiatives. This position partners closely with Human Resources, business leaders, Learning & Development, and executive stakeholders to drive talent strategies that enhance employee engagement, strengthen leadership pipelines, and ensure organizational readiness for future workforce needs. The Talent Management Program Manager is responsible for program governance, stakeholder management, data analysis, and continuous improvement of talent processes and programs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise-wide TM, including succession planning, performance management, leadership development, and talent review processes.
- Partner with business leaders and Human Resources teams to identify talent needs, workforce risks, and development opportunities aligned with organizational objectives.
- Facilitate annual talent review and succession planning cycles, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and leadership accountability.
- Develop and maintain TM frameworks, tools, resources, and processes that support employee growth and organizational capability building.
- Analyze talent data, workforce metrics, and organizational trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
- Develop dashboards and reports related to TM, succession bench strength, high-potential talent, performance outcomes, retention, and leadership readiness.
- Collaborate with Learning Development & Training partners to identify skill gaps and support the creation of targeted development solutions.
- Lead TM projects and change management initiatives to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
- Establish program success measures, monitor outcomes, and recommend continuous improvements based on business needs and data analysis.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on TM practices, industry trends, and organizational development strategies.
- Partner with HR Technology teams to optimize TM systems and reporting capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations related to TM programs.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in talent management, organizational development, human resources, leadership development, workforce planning, program management, or related disciplines.
- Experience designing and administering TM programs across multiple business functions.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and HR teams to develop and execute talent strategies.
Education
- High school diploma and/or GED.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of TM principles, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development practices.
- Experience managing complex programs and cross-functional projects.
- Ability to analyze workforce and talent-related data and translate findings into business recommendations.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with HRIS, talent management, performance management, and reporting systems.
Qualifications Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field; or equivalent of work experience and certification.
- Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CPLP, or equivalent preferred.
Talent Management Program Analyst
W2 contract to hire, min 6 months
Hybrid out of Auburn Hills, MI
The Talent Management (TM) Program Analyst plays a strategic role in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise talent management programs that support organizational effectiveness, employee development, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development initiatives. This position partners closely with Human Resources, business leaders, Learning & Development, and executive stakeholders to drive talent strategies that enhance employee engagement, strengthen leadership pipelines, and ensure organizational readiness for future workforce needs. The Talent Management Program Manager is responsible for program governance, stakeholder management, data analysis, and continuous improvement of talent processes and programs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise-wide TM, including succession planning, performance management, leadership development, and talent review processes.
- Partner with business leaders and Human Resources teams to identify talent needs, workforce risks, and development opportunities aligned with organizational objectives.
- Facilitate annual talent review and succession planning cycles, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and leadership accountability.
- Develop and maintain TM frameworks, tools, resources, and processes that support employee growth and organizational capability building.
- Analyze talent data, workforce metrics, and organizational trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
- Develop dashboards and reports related to TM, succession bench strength, high-potential talent, performance outcomes, retention, and leadership readiness.
- Collaborate with Learning Development & Training partners to identify skill gaps and support the creation of targeted development solutions.
- Lead TM projects and change management initiatives to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
- Establish program success measures, monitor outcomes, and recommend continuous improvements based on business needs and data analysis.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on TM practices, industry trends, and organizational development strategies.
- Partner with HR Technology teams to optimize TM systems and reporting capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations related to TM programs.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in talent management, organizational development, human resources, leadership development, workforce planning, program management, or related disciplines.
- Experience designing and administering TM programs across multiple business functions.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and HR teams to develop and execute talent strategies.
Education
- High school diploma and/or GED.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of TM principles, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development practices.
- Experience managing complex programs and cross-functional projects.
- Ability to analyze workforce and talent-related data and translate findings into business recommendations.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive organizational change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with HRIS, talent management, performance management, and reporting systems.
Qualifications Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field; or equivalent of work experience and certification.
- Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CPLP, or equivalent preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Program Analyst
Verify your degree supports the petition
USCIS scrutinizes Program Analyst petitions closely because the role spans multiple degree fields. Pull your O*NET occupation profile and confirm your specific degree title aligns with the job duties your employer describes in the LCA.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 13-1111 and the employer's county before signing anything. Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage for your worksite location, not the employer's headquarters city.
Target federal contractors and cap-exempt employers
Government contractors and nonprofit research organizations sponsoring Program Analysts often file outside the annual H-1B cap. Prioritize employers with active government contracts or university affiliations to avoid lottery risk entirely.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Program Analyst roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active DOL LCA filing history for this occupation. That filing history tells you which companies are genuinely set up to sponsor, not just open to it in theory.
Flag your worksite arrangement early in negotiations
If your role involves client sites or hybrid locations, your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite. Raise this before the offer stage so USCIS compliance doesn't delay your start date after you've already resigned elsewhere.
Align your start date with the H-1B cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can't start employment before October 1. If you're negotiating a start date after a March lottery selection, build a gap into your offer letter so both sides understand the earliest lawful start date.
H-1B Visa Program Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. A Program Analyst role qualifies if the employer can demonstrate that a specific bachelor's degree field, such as information systems, business administration, or public policy, is a normal requirement for that particular job. Generic analyst duties without a degree requirement won't survive USCIS scrutiny, so the job description and LCA must be written precisely.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Program Analyst positions?
Federal agencies, government contractors, consulting firms, and nonprofits with analytical functions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Program Analyst roles. Government contractors in particular file frequently because the work is tied to federal contracts requiring ongoing analytical support. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified DOL LCA filing history specifically for Program Analyst and related analyst occupations.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Program Analyst contract ends?
You get a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or change to another visa status. During this window you can't work, but you can negotiate with a new employer and file an H-1B transfer petition. If your program is government-funded and the contract wasn't renewed, start your job search before the end date, not after.
Can a federal agency directly sponsor my H-1B as a Program Analyst?
Federal agencies are not cap-exempt in the same way universities or nonprofits are, but many federal contractors, who place analysts inside agency offices, do sponsor H-1B visas. If the hiring entity is a private firm with a government contract rather than the agency itself, standard H-1B sponsorship rules apply, including the annual cap and lottery unless the firm qualifies for a cap-exempt category.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Program Analyst H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Program Analyst SOC code at your specific work location, not a national average. The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up the applicable wage level by county and job zone. Employers who underpay relative to the certified LCA wage risk DOL investigations and H-1B revocation, so verifying this number before your offer is finalized protects both you and your employer.