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Analytics Director roles on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or other work visas after your authorization period ends, making sponsor-readiness a key hiring filter. Most openings sit in tech, finance, and healthcare, where data leadership is in high demand and OPT STEM extensions apply.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Provider Digital Analytics and Intake Team is hiring a Business Analytics Specialist to support the reporting and data analytic needs for value capture and metric driven management of Aetna’s provider digital tools. This successful candidate will partner and support activities of the Provider Digital business team and advise on insights to drive value in digital tool offerings.
Performs data analysis and issue research as well as participates in business and technical projects to assess the impact of that work on the reporting and data.
Consults with internal clients to identify opportunities to implement data solutions to business problems at an intermediate level. Collaborates with business partners to understand their problems and goals to help solve by developing predictive modeling, statistical analysis, data reports, and performance metrics.
Participates in the implementation of information strategy and development of information products to ensure operational objectives and other strategic business initiatives are met.
Ability to structure data analysis, driving analytics insights and analytical solutions to help determine the best analytical solution.
Consults on the creation of analytics solutions that effectively weigh business and technical tradeoffs using an intermediate understanding of business strategy as well as relevant data environment topics.
Required Qualifications
1 – 2+ years related work experience in the following:
- Business experience leading analysis, ad-hoc data analysis, recognizing trends and initiatives with track record of business impact
- Proven experience with the following tools: Structured Query Language (SQL), Tableau, Alteryx/Dataiku, QuickBase, and PowerBI
- Ability to communicate statistical and technical ideas and results to non-technical clients in written and verbal form
- Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working in a data warehouse environment as well as the ability to work with large data sets from multiple data sources
- Proven experience eliciting, documenting, and validating reporting requirements through interviews, workshop, and collaborative sessions with stakeholders at varying levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of healthcare business application systems is desired
- Experience with IBM Cognos
- Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- Development of predictive modeling
Education
Bachelor’s degree equivalent experience
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $122,400.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/13/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Provider Digital Analytics and Intake Team is hiring a Business Analytics Specialist to support the reporting and data analytic needs for value capture and metric driven management of Aetna’s provider digital tools. This successful candidate will partner and support activities of the Provider Digital business team and advise on insights to drive value in digital tool offerings.
Performs data analysis and issue research as well as participates in business and technical projects to assess the impact of that work on the reporting and data.
Consults with internal clients to identify opportunities to implement data solutions to business problems at an intermediate level. Collaborates with business partners to understand their problems and goals to help solve by developing predictive modeling, statistical analysis, data reports, and performance metrics.
Participates in the implementation of information strategy and development of information products to ensure operational objectives and other strategic business initiatives are met.
Ability to structure data analysis, driving analytics insights and analytical solutions to help determine the best analytical solution.
Consults on the creation of analytics solutions that effectively weigh business and technical tradeoffs using an intermediate understanding of business strategy as well as relevant data environment topics.
Required Qualifications
1 – 2+ years related work experience in the following:
- Business experience leading analysis, ad-hoc data analysis, recognizing trends and initiatives with track record of business impact
- Proven experience with the following tools: Structured Query Language (SQL), Tableau, Alteryx/Dataiku, QuickBase, and PowerBI
- Ability to communicate statistical and technical ideas and results to non-technical clients in written and verbal form
- Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working in a data warehouse environment as well as the ability to work with large data sets from multiple data sources
- Proven experience eliciting, documenting, and validating reporting requirements through interviews, workshop, and collaborative sessions with stakeholders at varying levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of healthcare business application systems is desired
- Experience with IBM Cognos
- Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- Development of predictive modeling
Education
Bachelor’s degree equivalent experience
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $122,400.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/13/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Analytics Director
Target STEM-designated programs first
An Analytics Director role typically qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in statistics, computer science, or a related field. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles.
Filter for employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa petitions before are far more likely to do it again. Search Department of Labor LCA disclosure data to verify whether a target employer has sponsored data and analytics roles specifically.
Address sponsorship proactively in interviews
Bring up your OPT timeline and STEM extension eligibility before the offer stage. Framing it as a straightforward two-step process, OPT now and H-1B later, reduces employer hesitation and shows you understand the process.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership credentials
Analytics Director roles require leading teams and influencing business decisions, not just technical output. Highlighting P&L ownership, executive stakeholder management, or growth in headcount demonstrates the seniority that justifies sponsorship investment from employers.
Build your track record with measurable business outcomes
Visa sponsors at the director level want proof of strategic impact. Document revenue influenced, cost reductions driven, or product decisions shaped by your analytics work. Specific metrics make sponsorship conversations significantly easier to close.
Focus on industries with established sponsorship pipelines
Technology, financial services, and healthcare companies regularly sponsor analytics leadership roles and have legal infrastructure in place. Targeting these verticals reduces friction compared to industries where employer-sponsored immigration is uncommon or unfamiliar.
Analytics Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Analytics Director on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 graduates to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and Analytics Director positions align with degrees in data science, statistics, business analytics, and computer science. Your role and degree must share a clear connection, which most analytics leadership roles satisfy without difficulty.
Does an Analytics Director role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, depending on your degree's CIP code. If your program is STEM-designated, an Analytics Director role at a qualifying employer generally supports the 24-month extension because the position involves applying quantitative and computational methods. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before your initial OPT period ends.
Where can I find Analytics Director jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring work visas. Browsing Analytics Director listings on Migrate Mate surfaces roles at companies with documented sponsorship history, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship late in the process.
Will employers hesitate to hire an Analytics Director on OPT because of the visa timeline?
Some will, but director-level roles change the calculation. At this seniority, employers are making a long-term leadership investment, and sponsoring a work visa is a comparatively small cost relative to the hire. Coming in with a clear explanation of the OPT and STEM extension timeline, plus H-1B eligibility, addresses most concerns early.
Does my job offer need to be full-time to maintain OPT status as an Analytics Director?
USCIS requires OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week, but Analytics Director roles are almost always full-time positions. Part-time arrangements at this level are rare. You must also report any changes to your employment to your DSO within the required reporting window to keep your OPT record current and in good standing.