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Business Intelligence jobs are consistently among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech, with strong demand from employers who regularly sponsor H-1B visas. Most BI positions qualify as specialty occupations, making them well-suited for both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension available to graduates in data, computer science, and related fields.
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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Division Overview
The HITS Enterprise Information and Data Services team at Michigan Medicine is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to support enterprise analytics, improve data-driven decision-making, and advance organizational outcomes. Our team partners closely with clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and administrative stakeholders to design high value analytics solutions that improve patient care, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.
As a Business Intelligence Analyst Senior/Intermediate, you will contribute to the delivery of scalable, secure, and actionable analytics products. You will collaborate with Epic application teams, data management teams, operational leaders, and reporting groups across Michigan Medicine to ensure that analytics solutions meet real-world needs, support organizational strategy, and align with enterprise data governance standards.
Job Summary
The Business Intelligence Analyst designs, develops, and maintains advanced data and analytics solutions that support critical clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and strategic initiatives across Michigan Medicine. This role works with Epic data models and modern analytics platforms—including Cogito (Epic Analytics Tools), Tableau, Power BI, and emerging cloud technologies—to deliver prescriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and cognitive analytics.
The analyst serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, leading analytics engagements, translating complex business questions into actionable insights, and promoting strong relationships across clinical and business teams. Responsibilities include guiding self-service adoption, contributing to platform modernization efforts, supporting enterprise initiatives and driving continuous improvement through agile practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain analytics solutions using SQL, Epic Clarity/Caboodle data models, Cogito Tools, Tableau, Power BI, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
- Lead or contribute to analytics consulting engagements, translating complex business questions into actionable insights and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle partners to define requirements, prototype solutions, communicate findings, and provide expert advisory support.
- Support self-service analytics enablement, including development of governed datasets, semantic layers, and best-practice documentation.
- Participate in agile methodologies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance team operations and delivery.
- Support strategic organizational initiatives such as One Epic, enterprise data governance, and workflow optimization projects.
- Ensure all analytics solutions follow established standards for security, data quality, and maintainability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-3 Years of IT, Analytic, Clinical Informatics, or Other related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across cross functional teams and influence outcomes through clear communication and relationship building.
Desired Qualifications
- Epic certifications (Clarity/Caboodle, Cogito, or relevant Epic modules).
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, MS Fabric, or other enterprise analytics platforms.
- Proficiency in SQL or other analytics programming languages.
- Familiarity with healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and EMR data structures.
- Experience with agile methodologies, Lean principles, or process improvement frameworks.
- Experience contributing to large-scale analytics modernization or cloud transformation initiatives.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Locations
This position is hybrid, with on site presence in Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Employees are expected, except during illness or severe weather to attend quarterly team meetings onsite. One on site day per week is encouraged, especially during the first six months to support onboarding and team integration.
The position is 90% remote, though it may occasionally require work during non-business hours or weekends to support operational needs.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
277130
Working Title
Business Intelligence Analyst Intermediate
Job Title
BI Analyst Intermediate
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Posting Begin/End Date
5/08/2026 - 5/22/2026
Career Interest
Administration
Information Technology
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Division Overview
The HITS Enterprise Information and Data Services team at Michigan Medicine is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to support enterprise analytics, improve data-driven decision-making, and advance organizational outcomes. Our team partners closely with clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and administrative stakeholders to design high value analytics solutions that improve patient care, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.
As a Business Intelligence Analyst Senior/Intermediate, you will contribute to the delivery of scalable, secure, and actionable analytics products. You will collaborate with Epic application teams, data management teams, operational leaders, and reporting groups across Michigan Medicine to ensure that analytics solutions meet real-world needs, support organizational strategy, and align with enterprise data governance standards.
Job Summary
The Business Intelligence Analyst designs, develops, and maintains advanced data and analytics solutions that support critical clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and strategic initiatives across Michigan Medicine. This role works with Epic data models and modern analytics platforms—including Cogito (Epic Analytics Tools), Tableau, Power BI, and emerging cloud technologies—to deliver prescriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and cognitive analytics.
The analyst serves as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, leading analytics engagements, translating complex business questions into actionable insights, and promoting strong relationships across clinical and business teams. Responsibilities include guiding self-service adoption, contributing to platform modernization efforts, supporting enterprise initiatives and driving continuous improvement through agile practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain analytics solutions using SQL, Epic Clarity/Caboodle data models, Cogito Tools, Tableau, Power BI, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
- Lead or contribute to analytics consulting engagements, translating complex business questions into actionable insights and measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, and revenue cycle partners to define requirements, prototype solutions, communicate findings, and provide expert advisory support.
- Support self-service analytics enablement, including development of governed datasets, semantic layers, and best-practice documentation.
- Participate in agile methodologies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance team operations and delivery.
- Support strategic organizational initiatives such as One Epic, enterprise data governance, and workflow optimization projects.
- Ensure all analytics solutions follow established standards for security, data quality, and maintainability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-3 Years of IT, Analytic, Clinical Informatics, or Other related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across cross functional teams and influence outcomes through clear communication and relationship building.
Desired Qualifications
- Epic certifications (Clarity/Caboodle, Cogito, or relevant Epic modules).
- Experience with Tableau, Power BI, MS Fabric, or other enterprise analytics platforms.
- Proficiency in SQL or other analytics programming languages.
- Familiarity with healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and EMR data structures.
- Experience with agile methodologies, Lean principles, or process improvement frameworks.
- Experience contributing to large-scale analytics modernization or cloud transformation initiatives.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Locations
This position is hybrid, with on site presence in Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Employees are expected, except during illness or severe weather to attend quarterly team meetings onsite. One on site day per week is encouraged, especially during the first six months to support onboarding and team integration.
The position is 90% remote, though it may occasionally require work during non-business hours or weekends to support operational needs.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
277130
Working Title
Business Intelligence Analyst Intermediate
Job Title
BI Analyst Intermediate
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Posting Begin/End Date
5/08/2026 - 5/22/2026
Career Interest
Administration
Information Technology
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Intelligence
Target employers with a STEM OPT extension track record
Search for companies that have previously filed H-1B petitions for BI Analysts and Data Engineers. Employers already familiar with OPT extensions are far less likely to hesitate when your authorization timeline comes up in the hiring process.
Lead with your technical stack, not your visa status
Recruiters filter on SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Python proficiency before they consider authorization. Get those skills prominent in your resume header and the first bullet of each role. Sponsorship conversations go better when you're already a strong match.
Apply to consulting firms and staffing agencies that place BI contractors
Many BI roles are filled through consulting firms that routinely manage OPT paperwork across multiple clients. These employers sponsor at higher rates than direct-hire corporate teams and often convert contractors to full-time once your H-1B is approved.
Clarify whether the role qualifies for STEM OPT before accepting
Not all BI job titles trigger STEM OPT eligibility. Verify your degree field is on the STEM designated degree program list and confirm your prospective employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required before your DSO can recommend the extension.
Apply early to build a pipeline before your OPT start date
BI hiring cycles can run six to eight weeks from first interview to offer. Starting your search at least three months before your current authorization expires gives you enough runway to negotiate start dates without creating gaps in your work authorization.
Quantify business impact in every resume bullet
Hiring managers for BI roles respond to numbers: dashboards that reduced reporting time, revenue trends you surfaced, or cost anomalies your analysis caught. Specific outcomes demonstrate specialty-occupation-level expertise and strengthen any future H-1B petition your employer files.
Business Intelligence OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Intelligence roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most BI roles do qualify, but eligibility depends on your degree, not your job title. Your degree field must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Common qualifying fields include Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, and Data Analytics. If your degree is in Business Administration or a non-STEM field, you may only have the standard 12-month OPT period, so confirm your eligibility with your DSO before you start applying.
How do I find Business Intelligence jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate lists BI roles from employers who have a demonstrated history of sponsoring work visas, so you can filter out companies that won't engage with OPT candidates. Beyond that, focus your applications on mid-to-large enterprises in finance, healthcare, and retail technology, where dedicated data teams are common and sponsorship infrastructure is already in place. Avoid startups with fewer than 50 employees unless they explicitly state they sponsor visas.
When should I disclose my OPT status to a BI employer?
The most practical approach is to disclose after you have a strong technical interview performance but before any formal offer is extended. This gives the employer time to confirm their ability to sponsor without derailing the conversation before they've seen your skills. Some candidates include a brief note in their cover letter; others wait until the recruiter screening call. Either approach works as long as you don't let it come as a surprise during the offer stage.
What BI tools and skills make OPT candidates more competitive?
SQL is non-negotiable for nearly every BI role. Beyond that, proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, or Looker covers the visualization layer most employers expect. Python or R for data manipulation, and experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift, significantly broadens the roles you'll qualify for. Employers filing H-1B petitions also benefit from a well-defined technical scope, so a specific, demonstrable skill set actually makes the sponsorship case stronger on both ends.
Can I change employers while on OPT and keep working in Business Intelligence?
Yes, you can change employers during OPT, but there are strict conditions. Each new BI role must be directly related to your degree field, and you must report the employment change to your DSO within 10 days through your SEVIS portal. You also cannot exceed 90 days of total unemployment during standard OPT, or 150 days during a STEM OPT extension. Line up your next role before leaving your current one to avoid burning through your unemployment allowance while you search.