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Business Intelligence Lead jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your work authorization before your OPT period ends. Most roles demand proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools like Tableau or Power BI. With STEM OPT extension eligibility common in this field, you may have up to three years to secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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The Supply Chain Business Intelligence and Analytics supports supply chain site operations and logistics by analyzing operational, inventory, and distribution data and translating it into actionable insights for leaders and frontline partners. Develops and maintains business intelligence reporting (e.g., dashboards, scorecards, and recurring performance reports) that improves visibility to service levels, inventory health, throughput, and supply continuity risks. Applies practical analytics skills to identify trends, drivers, and exceptions, and partners with stakeholders to define metrics and prioritize improvement opportunities. Ensures data integrity through validation, documentation, and consistent metric definitions while enabling more efficient, standardized reporting processes.
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Summary
The Supply Chain Business Intelligence and Analytics supports supply chain site operations and logistics by analyzing operational, inventory, and distribution data and translating it into actionable insights for leaders and frontline partners. Develops and maintains business intelligence reporting (e.g., dashboards, scorecards, and recurring performance reports) that improves visibility to service levels, inventory health, throughput, and supply continuity risks. Applies practical analytics skills to identify trends, drivers, and exceptions, and partners with stakeholders to define metrics and prioritize improvement opportunities. Ensures data integrity through validation, documentation, and consistent metric definitions while enabling more efficient, standardized reporting processes.
Job Duties
- Analyze supply chain site operations and logistics data (e.g., receiving, distribution, inventory movements, order fulfillment, and backorders) to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Design, build, and maintain BI dashboards and recurring reports that track key performance indicators such as days on hand, fill rate, inventory accuracy, cycle count performance, and service level attainment.
- Develop and maintain data models and calculations to support consistent KPI definitions and scalable reporting across sites, departments, and product categories.
- Perform data validation, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis to ensure reporting accuracy; document data sources, metric logic, and report standards.
- Partner with supply chain operations, logistics, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business questions into analytical approaches, and communicate findings in clear operational terms.
- Support inventory optimization and supply continuity initiatives by monitoring exceptions (e.g., stockouts, excess/obsolete inventory, supplier disruptions) and providing timely visibility for escalation and action.
- Improve reporting efficiency by standardizing datasets, reducing manual processes, and enabling automation of routine reporting and distribution where feasible.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for operational reviews, performance huddles, and leadership updates, highlighting drivers, variances, and recommended actions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 4 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or supply chain reporting/analytics supporting operations, logistics, inventory, or distribution functions.
- Ability to develop and maintain BI dashboards and operational performance reporting using common analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or equivalent).
- Practical knowledge of supply chain operations and logistics concepts, including inventory control, replenishment, distribution, and service level measurement.
- Ability to query, transform, and validate data from multiple sources using SQL and/or data preparation tools to ensure accurate, repeatable reporting.
- Ability to define, document, and enforce consistent KPI definitions and data standards to improve comparability across teams and sites.
- Strong analytical skills to perform variance analysis, identify drivers/root causes, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to gather requirements, present insights, and support decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
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Workday Day (United States of America)
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Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Intelligence Lead
Target companies with a history of STEM OPT sponsorship
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for BI roles before. Companies that have sponsored similar positions are far more likely to support your OPT extension and future visa petitions.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Business Intelligence Lead roles typically sit under CIP codes for Computer Science, Information Systems, or Statistics. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying, as STEM OPT extension gives you 24 extra months of work authorization.
Raise OPT early in the interview process
Bring up your OPT status before the offer stage, not after. Framing it as a two to three year runway before H-1B sponsorship is needed reduces employer hesitation and avoids surprises during background checks or onboarding paperwork.
Build a portfolio of measurable BI outcomes
Employers weigh sponsorship costs against your impact. Document specific results from your BI work, such as dashboards that reduced reporting time or analyses that directly informed a business decision, to make the sponsorship investment obvious.
Understand your OPT end date before accepting offers
Know exactly how many months remain on your OPT authorization. If you have less than six months left, prioritize roles at companies with established immigration counsel, as they can move faster on H-1B petitions when the lottery window opens.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership alongside technical skills
BI Lead roles require managing stakeholders, not just building dashboards. Highlighting your ability to translate data insights into executive decisions positions you as harder to replace, which directly strengthens your case for long-term sponsorship.
Business Intelligence Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as a Business Intelligence Lead?
Yes. A Business Intelligence Lead role qualifies for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline. You must have a valid EAD card before your start date and ensure your employer is enrolled in E-Verify if you plan to apply for the STEM OPT extension.
Does a Business Intelligence Lead role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code, such as Computer and Information Sciences or Statistics, and the role is related to that field, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Business Intelligence Lead positions almost always meet the relatedness requirement given their technical nature. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO.
How do I find Business Intelligence Lead jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Business Intelligence Lead jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship. Filtering by visa-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Many companies that post BI roles on Migrate Mate have existing immigration infrastructure and prior H-1B sponsorship history.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends for a BI Lead role?
Many do, particularly larger technology, finance, and consulting firms where BI functions are central to operations. The key factor is demonstrating irreplaceability in the role before your OPT expires. Companies that have already invested in your onboarding and seen measurable output from your work are significantly more likely to file an H-1B petition on your behalf when the lottery window opens in March.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change employers while working as a BI Lead?
Your OPT is tied to your field of study, not your specific employer, so changing companies is permitted as long as the new role remains directly related to your degree. However, you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVIS record. On STEM OPT, there is an additional requirement: your new employer must sign a Form I-983 training plan before you begin work.