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Applications Analyst roles are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with degrees in information systems, computer science, or business technology. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers, making this a practical long-term path.
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The Application Analyst II, Clinical Applications, reports to the leader of the Clinical Applications team in support of MUSC’s academic, research and healthcare missions. Under indirect supervision, the Application Analyst II, Clinical, provides a variety of operational, consultative and collaborative functions within the Information Solutions. This position assists with the implementation and maintenance of the clinical program supporting applications, maintaining system updates, supporting operational end users, etc. Provides proactive and reactive support while maintaining a professional attitude and exhibiting excellent customer service skills. Participates in team and project meetings, assist with onboarding of new hires, leads designated projects, and provides input on intelligent solutions to improve efficiency.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005671 SYS - IS Procedural Applications
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
The Application Analyst II, Clinical Applications, reports to the leader of the Clinical Applications team in support of MUSC’s academic, research and healthcare missions. Under indirect supervision, the Application Analyst II, Clinical, provides a variety of operational, consultative and collaborative functions within the Information Solutions. This position assists with the implementation and maintenance of the clinical program supporting applications, maintaining system updates, supporting operational end users, etc. Provides proactive and reactive support while maintaining a professional attitude and exhibiting excellent customer service skills. Participates in team and project meetings, assist with onboarding of new hires, leads designated projects, and provides input on intelligent solutions to improve efficiency.
Required Education/Skills/Work Experience:
A high school diploma and six years directly related experience (IS or clinical); or a bachelor’s degree and two years directly related experience required or a Masters’ Degree in a related field (IS, clinical, or business). Excellent interpersonal, analytical, customer service, project management and communication skills required.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
- Standing: Continuous
- Sitting: Continuous
- Walking: Continuous
- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Kneeling: Infrequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: Frequent
- Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Pinching operations: Frequent
- Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Reaching overhead: Frequent
- Reaching in all directions: Continuous
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
- Full use of both legs: Continuous
- Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
- Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
- Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
- Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
- Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
- Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
- Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
- Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
- Color discrimination: Continuous
- Depth perception: Continuous
- Peripheral vision: Continuous
- Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
- Tactile sensory function: Continuous
- Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
- Effective stress management: Continuous
- Rotating shifts: Frequent
- Overtime as required: Frequent
- Latex-safe environment: Continuous
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Job Description Summary
The Application Analyst II, Clinical Applications, reports to the leader of the Clinical Applications team in support of MUSC’s academic, research and healthcare missions. Under indirect supervision, the Application Analyst II, Clinical, provides a variety of operational, consultative and collaborative functions within the Information Solutions. This position assists with the implementation and maintenance of the clinical program supporting applications, maintaining system updates, supporting operational end users, etc. Provides proactive and reactive support while maintaining a professional attitude and exhibiting excellent customer service skills. Participates in team and project meetings, assist with onboarding of new hires, leads designated projects, and provides input on intelligent solutions to improve efficiency.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC005671 SYS - IS Procedural Applications
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
The Application Analyst II, Clinical Applications, reports to the leader of the Clinical Applications team in support of MUSC’s academic, research and healthcare missions. Under indirect supervision, the Application Analyst II, Clinical, provides a variety of operational, consultative and collaborative functions within the Information Solutions. This position assists with the implementation and maintenance of the clinical program supporting applications, maintaining system updates, supporting operational end users, etc. Provides proactive and reactive support while maintaining a professional attitude and exhibiting excellent customer service skills. Participates in team and project meetings, assist with onboarding of new hires, leads designated projects, and provides input on intelligent solutions to improve efficiency.
Required Education/Skills/Work Experience:
A high school diploma and six years directly related experience (IS or clinical); or a bachelor’s degree and two years directly related experience required or a Masters’ Degree in a related field (IS, clinical, or business). Excellent interpersonal, analytical, customer service, project management and communication skills required.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
- Standing: Continuous
- Sitting: Continuous
- Walking: Continuous
- Climbing stairs: Infrequent
- Working indoors: Continuous
- Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
- Working from elevated areas: Frequent
- Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
- Kneeling: Infrequent
- Bending at the waist: Continuous
- Twisting at the waist: Frequent
- Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Pinching operations: Frequent
- Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
- Reaching overhead: Frequent
- Reaching in all directions: Continuous
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
- Full use of both legs: Continuous
- Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
- Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
- Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
Examples:
- Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
- Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
- Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
Vision & Sensory
- Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
- Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
- Color discrimination: Continuous
- Depth perception: Continuous
- Peripheral vision: Continuous
- Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
- Tactile sensory function: Continuous
- Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
Work Environment & Conditions
- Effective stress management: Continuous
- Rotating shifts: Frequent
- Overtime as required: Frequent
- Latex-safe environment: Continuous
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Applications Analyst
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Applications Analyst positions almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in information systems, computer science, or a related field. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying to maximize your authorized work period.
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Focus on mid-size and enterprise companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for similar roles in recent years. Organizations with established IT departments and internal visa counsel are significantly more likely to sponsor analysts when OPT expires.
Address OPT timing early in the process
Proactively tell hiring managers how long your OPT authorization lasts and when your STEM extension kicks in. Employers worry about short runways, so giving them a clear three-year timeline upfront removes the most common objection before it becomes one.
Highlight cross-functional systems experience
Applications Analysts who can bridge technical and business teams are harder to replace. Demonstrating experience with ERP, CRM, or enterprise platforms like Salesforce or SAP signals the specialized value that pushes employers to invest in visa sponsorship.
Apply during the fall recruiting cycle for H-1B timing
H-1B registration opens in March each year. Starting a role by October of the prior year gives employers a full cycle to sponsor you. Timing your job search to align with this calendar meaningfully increases your chances of a successful transition.
Get your I-983 training plan signed before day one
STEM OPT requires an employer-signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins. Raise this with HR during onboarding, not after. Delays in getting it signed can create authorization gaps that complicate both your status and the employer relationship.
Applications Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Applications Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Applications Analyst positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in fields like information systems, computer science, or management information systems. The role must involve applying STEM knowledge in a meaningful way. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO, since degree titles alone do not determine eligibility.
How do I find Applications Analyst jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Browse Applications Analyst listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship. Targeting companies with dedicated IT or enterprise systems teams gives you the best odds, since they hire analysts regularly and already understand the sponsorship process. Smaller firms without HR infrastructure are less likely to navigate it successfully.
What visa typically follows OPT for Applications Analysts?
The H-1B is the most common visa path for Applications Analysts after OPT. The role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some employers also consider the L-1 visa if you transfer from an international office, and candidates with exceptional achievements may be eligible for the O-1 visa.
Can I work as a contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT as an Applications Analyst?
Yes, OPT allows contract and staffing agency arrangements, but the work must be directly related to your degree field. For STEM OPT specifically, the end client where you perform work must also sign the I-983 training plan alongside your agency employer. Purely speculative bench arrangements without an active placement do not satisfy the training plan requirement.
How much time do I have on OPT to find an Applications Analyst role before my status is affected?
F-1 OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment during the initial 12-month period, and an additional 60 days during the STEM extension. If you are already in your extension, the 60-day limit applies from the start of that period, not from when unemployment begins. Tracking these days carefully matters, since exceeding the limit ends your authorized stay.