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Quality Improvement Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or a related field. Employers in hospital systems, managed care organizations, and large manufacturing firms file H-1B petitions regularly for this role.
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Manage the development and implementation of processes, systems, and infrastructure to ensure a high quality and timeliness of operations in areas such as account services, international securities, transaction processing, or loan support/credit approval. Manage several departments of a processing unit or the entire unit.
Provide leadership and oversight of operational products, technologies, and processes, including strategic roadmap development, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Description
This hybrid-friendly position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the benefits of in-person collaboration, requiring three days per week in-office at our St. Petersburg, FL corporate headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Manage a significant operational area for the organization.
- Manage short- and medium-term service operations for several departments or units.
- Oversee the Smart Forms and PDF Forms teams, including the management of associated technologies, product roadmaps, system enhancements, and ongoing operational support.
- Establish and manage product and technology roadmaps, partnering with business units, IT, and vendors to prioritize enhancements, address system challenges, and support evolving business needs.
- Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of internal communications with guidance from senior colleagues.
- Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these tenets and do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes through technology, automation, and standardization, while ensuring solutions align with business objectives and operational needs.
- Manage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibility; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.
Skills
- Operates as a recognized expert to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Typically known as a subject matter authority.
- Operates as a recognized expert to deliver required services to clients to the required standards. Typically known as a subject matter authority.
- Works at an advanced level to orient work in a workflow to plan, organize, and execute the steps it takes to achieve higher efficiencies. Typically works independently and provides guidance.
- Works at an advanced level to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required. Typically works independently and provides guidance.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of product management, technology roadmaps, and operational process improvement, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable priorities.
- Builds effective partnerships across business units, technology teams, and external vendors to manage priorities, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Licenses/Certifications
- SIE required or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA), provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
- Series 99 required, or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA). Persons holding Series 6, 7, 17, 37 or 38 or those who hold principal-level registrations: Series 4, 9/10, 14, 16, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 51, and 53 would be qualified to register as an Operations Professional (Series 99) without passing the examination.
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed: Accounting, Bachelor’s - Completed: Business Administration, Bachelor’s - Completed: Finance, High School (HS) - Completed (Required)
Work Experience
General Experience – 10 to 15 years, Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years
Certifications
s99 - Operations Professional Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Job Description Summary
Manage the development and implementation of processes, systems, and infrastructure to ensure a high quality and timeliness of operations in areas such as account services, international securities, transaction processing, or loan support/credit approval. Manage several departments of a processing unit or the entire unit.
Provide leadership and oversight of operational products, technologies, and processes, including strategic roadmap development, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Description
This hybrid-friendly position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the benefits of in-person collaboration, requiring three days per week in-office at our St. Petersburg, FL corporate headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Manage a significant operational area for the organization.
- Manage short- and medium-term service operations for several departments or units.
- Oversee the Smart Forms and PDF Forms teams, including the management of associated technologies, product roadmaps, system enhancements, and ongoing operational support.
- Establish and manage product and technology roadmaps, partnering with business units, IT, and vendors to prioritize enhancements, address system challenges, and support evolving business needs.
- Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of internal communications with guidance from senior colleagues.
- Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these tenets and do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes through technology, automation, and standardization, while ensuring solutions align with business objectives and operational needs.
- Manage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibility; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.
Skills
- Operates as a recognized expert to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Typically known as a subject matter authority.
- Operates as a recognized expert to deliver required services to clients to the required standards. Typically known as a subject matter authority.
- Works at an advanced level to orient work in a workflow to plan, organize, and execute the steps it takes to achieve higher efficiencies. Typically works independently and provides guidance.
- Works at an advanced level to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required. Typically works independently and provides guidance.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of product management, technology roadmaps, and operational process improvement, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable priorities.
- Builds effective partnerships across business units, technology teams, and external vendors to manage priorities, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Licenses/Certifications
- SIE required or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA), provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
- Series 99 required, or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA). Persons holding Series 6, 7, 17, 37 or 38 or those who hold principal-level registrations: Series 4, 9/10, 14, 16, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 51, and 53 would be qualified to register as an Operations Professional (Series 99) without passing the examination.
Education
Bachelor’s - Completed: Accounting, Bachelor’s - Completed: Business Administration, Bachelor’s - Completed: Finance, High School (HS) - Completed (Required)
Work Experience
General Experience – 10 to 15 years, Manager Experience - 6 to 10 years
Certifications
s99 - Operations Professional Examination - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
- Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
- Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
- Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
- Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
- Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Improvement Specialist
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the QI Specialist job duties. A degree in public health, healthcare administration, or industrial engineering maps cleanly. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so document the connection explicitly in your credential evaluation.
Target LCA-active healthcare and manufacturing employers
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 13-1041 or 11-9111. Hospitals, health systems, and ISO-certified manufacturers file the most LCAs for QI roles and already understand the sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Search Quality Improvement Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this occupation. That filing history confirms the employer has sponsored similar roles before, which reduces your risk of a first-time sponsorship conversation.
Benchmark your prevailing wage before negotiations
Your H-1B petition requires the employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you can spot offers that fall below the required wage threshold.
Ask how the employer classifies your role during interviews
Some employers post QI Specialist roles under multiple SOC codes depending on the department. Confirm whether the employer will file under a process improvement, compliance, or healthcare management code, since mismatches between your duties and the SOC code are a common RFE trigger.
Prepare for cap-subject timing if you're not on OPT or CPT
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start October 1, and USCIS registration opens in March. If you receive a QI Specialist offer outside OPT or an existing H-1B, your start date must align with the new fiscal year, so negotiate your start date and confirm the employer will file in the next registration window.
H-1B Visa Quality Improvement Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Improvement Specialist 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 such as healthcare administration, industrial engineering, public health, or a directly related discipline. USCIS evaluates the job description closely, so the employer's offer letter and job duties must clearly show that a general degree is not sufficient for the role.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Quality Improvement Specialists?
Hospital systems, managed care organizations, health insurance companies, and ISO-certified manufacturers file the most H-1B petitions for QI roles. Government contractors and large logistics companies also sponsor this title, particularly where regulatory compliance or process certification frameworks like Six Sigma or Lean are central to daily work. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition before I finish my OPT period?
Yes. If your OPT end date falls after April 1, your employer can file your cap-subject H-1B petition during the March registration window so that your H-1B status begins October 1. If you have STEM OPT, the two-year extension may bridge the gap, giving you more time to participate in a registration cycle without a work authorization gap.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one QI team to another within the same employer?
Internal transfers within the same employer typically do not require a new H-1B petition if the job duties, location, and wage level remain substantially similar. A material change, such as a different worksite state, a significant shift in responsibilities, or a drop in salary, does require the employer to file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect.
How do I know if an employer's offered salary meets the H-1B prevailing wage for my QI Specialist role?
The DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. You can look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If the offered salary falls below the Level I or Level II wage for your metro area, the employer will need to adjust it before USCIS will approve the petition.