OPT Business Systems Analysis Jobs
Business Systems Analysis jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in information systems, computer science, or business. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT-eligible, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this function, making it one of the more stable OPT-to-visa pathways in tech and enterprise.
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When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position on the Global Finance Operations Central Team is critical to meeting our organizational goals. As a key technical member, you will have responsibilities for multiple tasks, tools, and systems that directly support departmental operations. You will organize, create, communicate, and facilitate innovative solutions that allow the GFO Finance Operations Teams to innovate and deliver on their commitments.
- Advanced Talend Data Integration & Architecture: Serve as our subject matter expert for data workflows. You will architect, develop, and maintain robust ETL pipelines heavily utilizing Talend. Your work in Talend will be vital for extracting, transforming, and loading massive datasets across our systems to empower our finance operations and ensure seamless data flow.
- Pioneer New Tool Research, Development & Training: Stay at the forefront of technology. You will perform assessment and research of tools, systems, and architectural strategies for business process automation and analytics. You will also lead the development of training materials, create systems documentation, and provide hands-on training to end users on system procedures, data structure, and basic programming skills.
- System & Application Support: Provide tools analysis and system support for multiple Finance Operations. You will support Systems applications with a primary focus on Talend, alongside other tools like UiPath, Teradata, Qlik, and various Verizon business applications.
- Server Maintenance & Security: Provide vital server support for DEV, UAT, and production environments used in the GFO space, ensuring all vulnerabilities are remediated in a timely manner.
- Development & UI Design: Design and code user interfaces for data-driven applications to ensure proper controls, dashboard reporting, and metric publication.
- Drive Process Improvement: You will have the exciting opportunity to lead process improvement initiatives. You will drive initiatives to support systems enhancements and automation solutions, which will contribute to massive efficiencies across the organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Regularly interact with individual contributors, supervisors, and managers within the organization to report progress on initiatives and projects. You will bring an ability to adapt and provide support to the business in a dynamic, ever-changing environment for various groups.
- Creative Problem Solving: Use professional concepts and company policies & procedures to solve a wide range of complex problems in creative and practical ways. You will make recommendations that aid in the successful completion of initiatives within a functional area.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of work experience
- Four or more years of relevant work experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
- Extensive hands-on expertise with Talend for building complex ETL jobs and integrating large-scale data systems.
- Programming and systems experience, along with experience manipulating large data sets and fulfilling user requirements.
- Experience with SQL, large data set manipulation, and business process automations.
- Experience with BI Tools (Alteryx, Looker, Qlik, OBIEE, etc.), Python, and Java programming.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or Finance, or four or more years' experience.
- AI Integration Experience: Familiarity with leveraging advanced large language models like Gemini AI and Claude to accelerate coding, automate workflows, or enhance analytical capabilities.
- Server support experience.
- Additional tools preferred: RPA, HTML, Java, VB, .NET, Google App Scripting, Python, and Cloud technologies.
- Logic, quantitative and analytical skills; deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent PC skills with advanced knowledge of Google Suite products.
If Verizon and this role sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
INTRODUCTION
When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position on the Global Finance Operations Central Team is critical to meeting our organizational goals. As a key technical member, you will have responsibilities for multiple tasks, tools, and systems that directly support departmental operations. You will organize, create, communicate, and facilitate innovative solutions that allow the GFO Finance Operations Teams to innovate and deliver on their commitments.
- Advanced Talend Data Integration & Architecture: Serve as our subject matter expert for data workflows. You will architect, develop, and maintain robust ETL pipelines heavily utilizing Talend. Your work in Talend will be vital for extracting, transforming, and loading massive datasets across our systems to empower our finance operations and ensure seamless data flow.
- Pioneer New Tool Research, Development & Training: Stay at the forefront of technology. You will perform assessment and research of tools, systems, and architectural strategies for business process automation and analytics. You will also lead the development of training materials, create systems documentation, and provide hands-on training to end users on system procedures, data structure, and basic programming skills.
- System & Application Support: Provide tools analysis and system support for multiple Finance Operations. You will support Systems applications with a primary focus on Talend, alongside other tools like UiPath, Teradata, Qlik, and various Verizon business applications.
- Server Maintenance & Security: Provide vital server support for DEV, UAT, and production environments used in the GFO space, ensuring all vulnerabilities are remediated in a timely manner.
- Development & UI Design: Design and code user interfaces for data-driven applications to ensure proper controls, dashboard reporting, and metric publication.
- Drive Process Improvement: You will have the exciting opportunity to lead process improvement initiatives. You will drive initiatives to support systems enhancements and automation solutions, which will contribute to massive efficiencies across the organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Regularly interact with individual contributors, supervisors, and managers within the organization to report progress on initiatives and projects. You will bring an ability to adapt and provide support to the business in a dynamic, ever-changing environment for various groups.
- Creative Problem Solving: Use professional concepts and company policies & procedures to solve a wide range of complex problems in creative and practical ways. You will make recommendations that aid in the successful completion of initiatives within a functional area.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of work experience
- Four or more years of relevant work experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
- Extensive hands-on expertise with Talend for building complex ETL jobs and integrating large-scale data systems.
- Programming and systems experience, along with experience manipulating large data sets and fulfilling user requirements.
- Experience with SQL, large data set manipulation, and business process automations.
- Experience with BI Tools (Alteryx, Looker, Qlik, OBIEE, etc.), Python, and Java programming.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or Finance, or four or more years' experience.
- AI Integration Experience: Familiarity with leveraging advanced large language models like Gemini AI and Claude to accelerate coding, automate workflows, or enhance analytical capabilities.
- Server support experience.
- Additional tools preferred: RPA, HTML, Java, VB, .NET, Google App Scripting, Python, and Cloud technologies.
- Logic, quantitative and analytical skills; deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent PC skills with advanced knowledge of Google Suite products.
If Verizon and this role sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
LOCATION
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Business Systems Analysis
Target companies with established H-1B filing histories
Large enterprises and consulting firms in financial services, healthcare, and technology file H-1B petitions for business systems analysts consistently. Prioritizing companies with a track record of sponsorship significantly improves your odds of transitioning off OPT.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Business systems analysis typically qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in information systems, computer science, or a related CIP-coded field. Verify with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid surprises later.
Frame your degree as directly tied to the role
Employers sponsoring H-1B visas need to show the role requires a specific degree. Emphasize how your information systems or business degree maps directly to requirements gathering, system design, and process analysis functions in your resume and interviews.
Get your employer's STEM OPT training plan documented early
For the STEM extension, your employer must sign a formal training plan. Raise this with HR before your initial OPT expires. Delays in getting the I-983 signed have caused students to fall out of status unnecessarily.
Prioritize roles with cross-functional scope over narrow IT support work
Business systems analyst roles involving ERP configuration, data integration, or enterprise workflow design are easier to support as specialty occupations at H-1B time. Narrow IT helpdesk or support roles face more scrutiny from USCIS during petition review.
Ask directly about sponsorship during the second interview round
Waiting until an offer stage to ask about H-1B sponsorship wastes time for both sides. By the second interview, it is appropriate and professional to ask whether the company sponsors H-1B visas for this specific role and team.
Business Systems Analysis OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do business systems analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do, but it depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related STEM-designated field, and the role involves technical analysis work, you will likely qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm the CIP code on your degree with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find business systems analysis jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who actively hire candidates on OPT and have H-1B sponsorship histories. Searching there saves you from applying to roles where OPT work authorization is a dealbreaker, which is a common and avoidable frustration for international students in this field.
Is business systems analysis a strong field for H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Yes. Business systems analysts are consistently among the top H-1B sponsored roles, particularly in consulting, financial services, and enterprise software companies. The role meets the specialty occupation standard when it requires a specific bachelor's degree, which most job descriptions for this function do. Large employers in this space file hundreds of petitions annually for this job title.
Can I work as a business systems analyst at a staffing or consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, but with caveats. Staffing firms that place you at client sites are permissible on OPT as long as you have a clear employer-employee relationship with the staffing firm, including supervision and control over your work. For STEM OPT extension, the staffing firm must sign your I-983 training plan, and some firms are unfamiliar with this requirement, so clarify before accepting a contract role.
What happens if my OPT expires before the H-1B lottery results come back?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires, you receive a 60-day cap-gap extension that bridges your status through September 30 of that year. If selected in the lottery, your H-1B begins October 1. If not selected, your work authorization ends when the cap-gap period closes, and you will need to leave or change status.