J-1 Visa Program Analyst Jobs
Program Analyst roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category depending on your background. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hiring organization serves as your host employer.
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Government Markets is looking for a Business Analyst Co-op to join its Supplemental Program's team. Our department implements and manages retrospective and prospective programs that are designed to improve our Medicare and ACA members’ experience with our health plan and the overall health care system to drive Risk Score, Quality and promote comprehensive care. We also support the Performance of the Government Markets division working alongside finance and our providers via Value Based Contract performance.
Co-op Job Description:
The Business Analyst Co-op position will report to the Supplemental Programs Manager. They will support the Supplemental Program team and other Stakeholders with various business operations and financial analysis tasks that support eye initiatives and projects. Their focus will be on data analysis, reporting, documentation, and problem solving. They will also oversee vendor activities for both prospective and retrospective programs, which help drive risk scores.
This position should be filled by someone who has excellent verbal and written communication skills, is comfortable using excel and working with large datasets.
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
About the Hiring Department:
Government Markets is looking for a Business Analyst Co-op to join its Supplemental Program's team. Our department implements and manages retrospective and prospective programs that are designed to improve our Medicare and ACA members’ experience with our health plan and the overall health care system to drive Risk Score, Quality and promote comprehensive care. We also support the Performance of the Government Markets division working alongside finance and our providers via Value Based Contract performance.
Co-op Job Description:
The Business Analyst Co-op position will report to the Supplemental Programs Manager. They will support the Supplemental Program team and other Stakeholders with various business operations and financial analysis tasks that support eye initiatives and projects. Their focus will be on data analysis, reporting, documentation, and problem solving. They will also oversee vendor activities for both prospective and retrospective programs, which help drive risk scores.
This position should be filled by someone who has excellent verbal and written communication skills, is comfortable using excel and working with large datasets.
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Program Analyst
Frame your training plan around measurable outcomes
Your DS-2019 requires a structured training plan tied to your professional development goals. Document specific analytical skills, methodologies, and U.S. workplace competencies you intend to gain. Vague plans get flagged by designated sponsors during review.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar before applying
Trainee category fits analysts with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years of work history. Research Scholar suits those joining academic or research institutions. Applying for roles under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance significantly.
Search for hosts with active J-1 experience on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Program Analyst openings at organizations that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Host employers familiar with DS-2019 requirements and SEVIS compliance move faster through the onboarding process than first-time hosts.
Verify your host's designated sponsor relationship early
Ask hiring managers whether they work with an existing designated sponsor organization like Cultural Vistas or IIE, or whether you would need to arrange your own. Hosts without an established sponsor relationship add weeks to your start timeline.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Program Analyst positions funded by a government or international organization, or filled by nationals of countries with exchange visitor skills shortages, often carry a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your eligibility for a J-1 waiver before accepting an offer.
Align your application timing with sponsor processing windows
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to process a DS-2019 after receiving a complete training plan and host confirmation. Factor this into your offer negotiation so your start date is realistic and your SEVIS record activates on time.
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Find Program Analyst JobsProgram Analyst J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Program Analyst role?
Most Program Analyst positions fall under the Trainee category if you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or five years of field experience without a degree. If your role is based at a university or nonprofit research institution and involves scholarly analysis or policy research, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. The hiring host and designated sponsor jointly determine the appropriate category.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Program Analyst?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, IIE, or AIPT, not your employer. The hiring organization is your host, not your sponsor. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, registers you in SEVIS, and monitors your program compliance. Your employer provides the training plan and work environment, but has no authority to issue J-1 documentation.
How do I find Program Analyst host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Program Analyst roles at organizations with J-1 hosting experience. Many employers are open to hosting exchange visitors but don't advertise it explicitly in job postings. Filtering for roles that align with J-1 Trainee or Research Scholar categories helps you target organizations already familiar with DS-2019 and SEVIS requirements, which shortens your onboarding timeline.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Program Analyst J-1 holders?
It can. If your Program Analyst role is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country has designated your occupation as a skills-shortage field, you'll likely be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means you must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses, including H-1B or a green card, unless you obtain a J-1 waiver.
Can I extend my J-1 status if my Program Analyst placement runs longer than expected?
Extensions are possible within the maximum duration allowed for your category. Trainee status can last up to 18 months, with an additional 12 months permitted for management or business trainees. Extensions require your designated sponsor to amend your DS-2019 and update your SEVIS record before your current program end date. Your host employer must submit an updated training plan to the sponsor justifying the additional time.
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