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Business Systems Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students, with most roles requiring a degree in information systems, computer science, or business. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree classification, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
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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 Systems Analyst
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Business Systems Analyst roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, but only if your degree has a qualifying STEM CIP code. Check with your DSO before applying so you can accurately represent your work authorization timeline to employers.
Lead with your authorization window, not just OPT
Employers worry about short timelines. If you have three years of work authorization between standard OPT and a STEM extension, state that upfront. A longer runway makes sponsorship conversations easier and removes a common objection before it comes up.
Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas for Business Systems Analysts are far more likely to do so again. Focus your applications on mid-to-large firms in finance, healthcare, and technology, where analyst roles are recurring and sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Align your resume to USCIS specialty occupation language
Business Systems Analyst must read as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. Emphasize systems requirements, data modeling, and process design over generalist business tasks. Roles described too broadly can complicate future H-1B sponsorship even at willing employers.
Get your OPT EAD card before your start date
You cannot begin work until your EAD is in hand and your OPT start date has passed. USCIS processing takes 3 to 5 months, so file as early as your DSO permits to avoid delaying your start date with an employer.
Report employment to your DSO within the required window
OPT requires you to report your employer, job title, and start date to your DSO within 10 days of beginning work. Keeping your SEVIS record current protects your status and is required to remain eligible for the STEM extension later.
Business Systems Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Systems Analyst jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. Degrees in information systems, management information systems, or computer science typically carry qualifying STEM codes. A business administration degree generally does not. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before counting on the extension when negotiating start dates with employers.
How do I find Business Systems Analyst roles that are open to sponsoring OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not applying to roles that screen out international candidates. Business Systems Analyst positions in enterprise software, financial services, and healthcare IT tend to have the strongest sponsorship track records. Browsing Migrate Mate by industry and role lets you focus your applications where authorization is already expected.
Can I work as a Business Systems Analyst on OPT if my degree is in business, not IT?
Yes. OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major, and Business Systems Analyst work overlaps with business, information systems, and computer science degrees. A business degree can support authorization if your role involves systems analysis rather than pure management. Document the connection clearly in your SEVIS reporting and consult your DSO if the fit is unclear.
What happens to my OPT status if a Business Systems Analyst contract ends between placements?
OPT allows a cumulative 90-day unemployment window across your authorization period. If a contract ends, that clock starts immediately. Staying active in your job search matters, and reporting any new employment to your DSO without delay keeps your record current. Students on STEM OPT have a stricter reporting timeline and must update SEVIS within the required reporting periods.
Is Business Systems Analyst considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, provided the role requires a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field have historically faced more USCIS scrutiny. To strengthen a future H-1B petition, ensure your job description ties specific technical duties to a defined degree requirement. Working with an immigration attorney when the job description is written can prevent problems later.