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Research Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as economics, statistics, social sciences, or data science. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window is critical.
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Tetra Tech AMT is looking for a Senior Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist to support a highly visible new FAA project in the initial stand up of executable processes and analytics at the direction of FAA management for pre-departure planning.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Establish a process for strategic deconfliction in collaboration with internal and external aviation stakeholders for a new FAA Traffic Flow Management Evolution Program for a potential “24/7” operation
- Work 40 hours a week but potentially work late night shifts and weekends at times to cover overnight and weekend data modeling needs
- Collect historical data, observe network of applicable systems in action, and interview stakeholders to understand operational bottlenecks and business process inefficiencies
- Using programming languages, along with specialized software, to potentially build quantitative models to simulate various scenarios
- Help determine the most efficient and ideal best course of action (e.g., build data models that translate to lower fuel burden, less aircraft downtime, shorter block times, and faster flights) given a strict set of real-world constraints
- Document the FAA process, roles, and responsibilities to enable execution of strategic deconfliction process plan for day of operations in the National Airspace System (NAS)
- Work with FAA and industry vendor(s) who will architect and build the analytical data model and provide feedback as necessary
- Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and external industry partners (as needed) to obtain necessary data to operate logistically optimized model
- Enter data into analytical models (long range and same day planning) to develop strategic deconfliction plans
- As needed, support the training of FAA staff on process execution related to newly designed traffic flow management program
- Document all lessons learned and FAA process improvement opportunities for evolution of strategic deconfliction processes/capability
- Apply knowledge in the domain of operations research to optimize NAS strategic deconfliction plan
- Define post event analysis criteria and data expectations
- Document recommended process improvement opportunities
- Provide expertise in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical FAA products and systems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have:
- Deep expertise in data collection and modeling in support of the federal government and preferably in support of FAA mission
- Deep analytical thinking, strong programming skills, and the ability to translate highly technical data into actionable, strategic recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
- Some background in air traffic management and airport operations including FAA traffic flow management practices
- Broad knowledge of operations research procedures, methodologies, and can provide technical expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technology to meet FAA mission and aerospace requirements
- Flexible work schedule that may require working at FAA in-person and cover nights, weekends and even some holidays during the year as this is in support of a national and highly visible FAA project
- Potentially be on call to cover shifts when anticipated higher days of operations or team members are unavailable/on scheduled vacation
- At least 10 years of professional experience supporting projects as an Operations Research Analyst but preferably in support of the FAA/NASA or at least the federal government
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering (e.g. Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics) or related field
COMPENSATION
- Salary: $120,000 to $130,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Additional Information
- Organization: 161 AMT
INTRODUCTION
Tetra Tech AMT is looking for a Senior Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist to support a highly visible new FAA project in the initial stand up of executable processes and analytics at the direction of FAA management for pre-departure planning.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Establish a process for strategic deconfliction in collaboration with internal and external aviation stakeholders for a new FAA Traffic Flow Management Evolution Program for a potential “24/7” operation
- Work 40 hours a week but potentially work late night shifts and weekends at times to cover overnight and weekend data modeling needs
- Collect historical data, observe network of applicable systems in action, and interview stakeholders to understand operational bottlenecks and business process inefficiencies
- Using programming languages, along with specialized software, to potentially build quantitative models to simulate various scenarios
- Help determine the most efficient and ideal best course of action (e.g., build data models that translate to lower fuel burden, less aircraft downtime, shorter block times, and faster flights) given a strict set of real-world constraints
- Document the FAA process, roles, and responsibilities to enable execution of strategic deconfliction process plan for day of operations in the National Airspace System (NAS)
- Work with FAA and industry vendor(s) who will architect and build the analytical data model and provide feedback as necessary
- Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and external industry partners (as needed) to obtain necessary data to operate logistically optimized model
- Enter data into analytical models (long range and same day planning) to develop strategic deconfliction plans
- As needed, support the training of FAA staff on process execution related to newly designed traffic flow management program
- Document all lessons learned and FAA process improvement opportunities for evolution of strategic deconfliction processes/capability
- Apply knowledge in the domain of operations research to optimize NAS strategic deconfliction plan
- Define post event analysis criteria and data expectations
- Document recommended process improvement opportunities
- Provide expertise in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical FAA products and systems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have:
- Deep expertise in data collection and modeling in support of the federal government and preferably in support of FAA mission
- Deep analytical thinking, strong programming skills, and the ability to translate highly technical data into actionable, strategic recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
- Some background in air traffic management and airport operations including FAA traffic flow management practices
- Broad knowledge of operations research procedures, methodologies, and can provide technical expertise in the application of state-of-the-art technology to meet FAA mission and aerospace requirements
- Flexible work schedule that may require working at FAA in-person and cover nights, weekends and even some holidays during the year as this is in support of a national and highly visible FAA project
- Potentially be on call to cover shifts when anticipated higher days of operations or team members are unavailable/on scheduled vacation
- At least 10 years of professional experience supporting projects as an Operations Research Analyst but preferably in support of the FAA/NASA or at least the federal government
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering (e.g. Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics) or related field
COMPENSATION
- Salary: $120,000 to $130,000 annually. Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Additional Information
- Organization: 161 AMT
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Analyst
Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the job's SOC classification. Pull the O*NET profile for Research Analyst roles and confirm your transcript reflects the required field before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Analyst roles by verified DOL LCA filings, so you're applying to employers who have already sponsored the occupation code, not ones who may balk at the paperwork.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the posted salary meets the Level I through Level IV threshold for your market.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM-adjacent roles
If your research role sits under a STEM-designated SOC code and you're on OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Check enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've signed.
Request cap-exempt sponsorship if the employer qualifies
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations are cap-exempt. A Research Analyst role at a qualifying institution lets your employer file any time of year, bypassing the April lottery entirely.
Get written clarity on premium processing before the lottery
Standard H-1B adjudication can stretch beyond six months. Ask employers whether they'll elect premium processing at filing so you know your expected start-date window before committing to resign from your current role.
H-1B Visa Research Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research 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 related field such as economics, statistics, social sciences, or data science. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are riskier to sponsor because USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation requirement. Your employer's job description should name the specific degree field required, not just a general preference.
How do I find employers who have sponsored Research Analyst H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate surfaces Research Analyst roles filtered by verified DOL LCA filing history, so every listing you see represents an employer who has already navigated the sponsorship process for this occupation. Employers with prior LCA certifications for the same SOC code are far less likely to withdraw an offer when they see the actual paperwork involved.
What happens to my H-1B petition if the research project I was hired for ends early?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer of record, not the specific project. If the project ends but the employer retains you in a comparable Research Analyst role, your status is unaffected. If the employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S.
Can a government or university research lab sponsor me for an H-1B without going through the lottery?
Yes. Institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning they can file an H-1B petition any time of year and bypass the 85,000-slot annual lottery. Research analyst positions at federal agencies, national labs, and accredited universities frequently fall into this category and are worth prioritizing in your job search.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Research Analyst offers?
Before filing the LCA, your employer must certify that your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title, experience level, and work location. You can cross-check the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If the salary is below the prevailing wage threshold for your level, the LCA will be rejected and the H-1B petition cannot proceed.