OPT Business Analyst Manager Jobs
Business Analyst Manager roles on OPT require sponsorship for H-1B visa or other long-term visas after your work authorization period ends. These positions typically qualify as specialty occupations, making them strong candidates for employer sponsorship. STEM OPT extensions of 24 months are available if your degree is in a qualifying field like data science, information systems, or engineering.
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NTT Data is looking for a Reporting BA to join their team remotely in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize reporting and analytics requirements.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and business insights.
- Define business metrics, KPIs, and reporting standards.
- Create detailed business requirements documents, user stories, process flows, and functional specifications.
- Partner with BI Developers, Data Engineers, and Technology teams to deliver reporting solutions.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and scorecards using enterprise reporting tools.
- Utilize Alteryx to perform data preparation, blending, transformation, automation, and workflow development to support reporting and analytics initiatives.
- Validate data accuracy and perform report testing to ensure data integrity.
- Facilitate requirements workshops and stakeholder discussions.
- Support ad hoc reporting requests and business analysis activities.
- Monitor reporting performance and recommend process improvements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Manage and track work items, requirements, and defects using Jira or similar tools.
- Ensure compliance with organizational data governance and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or Reporting Business Analyst.
- Experience gathering and documenting business and reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as:
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Qlik
- Business Objects
- Hands-on experience with Alteryx Designer for data preparation, workflow creation, data transformation, automation, and analytics.
- Experience documenting and supporting Alteryx workflows and collaborating with technical teams to operationalize data processes.
- Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or other work management tools.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working in Agile and/or Scrum environments.
COMPENSATION
- The starting pay range for this remote role is $75-$88/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA:
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
INTRODUCTION
NTT Data is looking for a Reporting BA to join their team remotely in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize reporting and analytics requirements.
- Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and business insights.
- Define business metrics, KPIs, and reporting standards.
- Create detailed business requirements documents, user stories, process flows, and functional specifications.
- Partner with BI Developers, Data Engineers, and Technology teams to deliver reporting solutions.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and scorecards using enterprise reporting tools.
- Utilize Alteryx to perform data preparation, blending, transformation, automation, and workflow development to support reporting and analytics initiatives.
- Validate data accuracy and perform report testing to ensure data integrity.
- Facilitate requirements workshops and stakeholder discussions.
- Support ad hoc reporting requests and business analysis activities.
- Monitor reporting performance and recommend process improvements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Manage and track work items, requirements, and defects using Jira or similar tools.
- Ensure compliance with organizational data governance and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or Reporting Business Analyst.
- Experience gathering and documenting business and reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as:
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Qlik
- Business Objects
- Hands-on experience with Alteryx Designer for data preparation, workflow creation, data transformation, automation, and analytics.
- Experience documenting and supporting Alteryx workflows and collaborating with technical teams to operationalize data processes.
- Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or other work management tools.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and data analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working in Agile and/or Scrum environments.
COMPENSATION
- The starting pay range for this remote role is $75-$88/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position is eligible for company benefits including participation in medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, and AD&D insurance, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
About NTT DATA:
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Business Analyst Manager
Target companies with a history of sponsoring analysts
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have previously filed LCAs for Business Analyst or management roles. Companies that sponsor consistently are far more likely to extend that support to your OPT and future visa petitions.
Lead with your OPT authorization upfront
Disclose your OPT status early in the process, not after an offer. Employers who won't sponsor often prefer to know immediately, saving both sides time. Framing it confidently signals you understand the process and reduces perceived friction.
Emphasize your STEM extension eligibility
If your degree qualifies, you have up to three years of work authorization on OPT. Highlighting this gives employers significantly more runway before H-1B visa sponsorship is required, which removes one of the most common objections to hiring international candidates.
Position yourself as a low-risk hire
Business Analyst Managers are project-critical roles. Quantify your impact with metrics from past work, such as cost savings, process improvements, or team outcomes. Employers weigh sponsorship costs against retention risk, so demonstrating value directly addresses that calculation.
Understand what specialty occupation means for your role
Business Analyst Manager positions generally qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes because they require a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Knowing this lets you explain to skeptical employers that sponsorship for this role is straightforward, not exceptional.
Negotiate sponsorship terms during the offer stage
Once you have an offer, clarify in writing whether the employer will sponsor your H-1B or other long-term visa. Confirm whether they cover legal fees and whether premium processing is available. Getting this on paper protects you before your OPT expires.
Business Analyst Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Business Analyst Manager on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and Business Analyst Manager positions typically align with degrees in business, information systems, data science, or engineering. Your employment must be related to your degree, so be prepared to articulate that connection clearly if your employer or DSO asks.
Do Business Analyst Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
They can, depending on your degree. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, computer science, statistics, or industrial engineering, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The role itself must also appear on your employer's E-Verify enrollment. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before applying.
How do I find Business Analyst Manager jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Business Analyst Manager roles at employers with a documented history of visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards manually, Migrate Mate focuses exclusively on sponsorship-friendly opportunities, saving you the time of applying to companies that won't support your work authorization after OPT ends.
What happens to my Business Analyst Manager job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition by April 1 and you are selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year, or until your H-1B start date, whichever comes first. If you are not selected, you will need to stop working unless you have another valid immigration status. Planning your job search timeline around the H-1B lottery cycle is critical for continuity.
Is a Business Analyst Manager role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes. Business Analyst Manager positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, information systems, or a related discipline, which meets the specialty occupation standard. However, the specific job description matters. Roles framed too broadly, where any degree would suffice, can face scrutiny. Working with an experienced immigration attorney to draft the job description accurately strengthens the petition significantly.