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Consulting Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, economics, or a related field. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting both 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is STEM-designated. Client-facing work and project-based timelines mean employment gaps can complicate your OPT status, so continuity matters.
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Provides senior level support to older adults and people with physical or intellectual disabilities in the navigation of the IRIS program - Wisconsin's fully self-directed long-term supports and services (LTSS) program. Manages a complex participant caseload, promotes consistent application of program requirements, serves as a peer resource, and supports supervisory and team initiatives that strengthen service quality, compliance, and participant outcomes within the Wisconsin IRIS program.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Manages a complex IRIS participant caseload and delivers consultation, planning, monitoring, and follow-up activities in accordance with program requirements, participant needs, and established service standards.
- Conducts required participant contacts, including in-person visits and annual home visits, and remains responsive to participant requests in support of the self-directed nature of the IRIS program.
- Delivers and oversees orientation to new participants regarding program rights, responsibilities, enrollment documentation, and stewardship of public funds.
- Facilitates person-centered planning by assessing participant goals, relationships, natural supports, community connections, employment interests, backup plans, and awareness of available program options.
- Guides and partners with participants in identifying desired outcomes and monitors plans on an ongoing basis to ensure services remain aligned with participant goals, budgets, and program requirements established by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation of participant contacts, planning activities, plan changes, and required system updates within established turnaround times.
- Guides participants in understanding budget reports, amendment requests, one-time expense processes, provider payment issues, and other administrative requirements to support compliant budget management.
- Researches and shares community resources, natural supports, and service options that advance participant outcomes and reduce barriers to successful plan implementation.
- Identifies, escalates, and helps resolve participant, service, documentation, or compliance issues by applying sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of program requirements.
- Serves as a peer resource to other IRIS Consultants by sharing best practices, reinforcing consistent service delivery and documentation practices, and supporting onboarding and mentoring of less experienced staff.
- Supports supervisors and operational leaders through participation in team initiatives, committees, workgroups, audits, workflow support, and other assigned activities that improve team performance and program effectiveness.
- Promotes compliance with company policies, confidentiality standards, and applicable program requirements while maintaining effective working relationships with participants, colleagues, and internal and external partners.
- Attends and actively participates in team meetings, case consultation, training, and continuous improvement efforts to support consistent, high-quality IRIS Consulting services.
- Local travel required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 4 years of experience related to the delivery of social services to target populations, including older adults and individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, nursing, special education, or a closely related field (or 4 years of commensurate experience if no degree).
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements unless otherwise required by law.
- Knowledge of long-term care programs and familiarity with principles of self-determination, person-centered planning, and community-based service coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and participant needs.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify risks, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate next steps.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with participants, families, providers, and internal partners.
- Ability to adapt communication and work style to a variety of settings, diverse populations, personalities, and sensitive personal situations.
- Resourceful approach to researching community resources, resolving issues, and supporting participant access to services and natural supports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other technology used for documentation, communication, reporting, and data entry in online systems and databases.
Demonstrated ability to model consistency, provide peer support, and reinforce established policies, procedures, and service expectations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting onboarding, mentoring, training, or peer development activities.
- Demonstrated experience participating in committees, special projects, quality initiatives, or process improvement efforts.
Strong working knowledge of IRIS program operations, documentation expectations, and company policies and procedures.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
PAY RANGE
$21.82 - $42.55 / HOURLY
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides senior level support to older adults and people with physical or intellectual disabilities in the navigation of the IRIS program - Wisconsin's fully self-directed long-term supports and services (LTSS) program. Manages a complex participant caseload, promotes consistent application of program requirements, serves as a peer resource, and supports supervisory and team initiatives that strengthen service quality, compliance, and participant outcomes within the Wisconsin IRIS program.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Manages a complex IRIS participant caseload and delivers consultation, planning, monitoring, and follow-up activities in accordance with program requirements, participant needs, and established service standards.
- Conducts required participant contacts, including in-person visits and annual home visits, and remains responsive to participant requests in support of the self-directed nature of the IRIS program.
- Delivers and oversees orientation to new participants regarding program rights, responsibilities, enrollment documentation, and stewardship of public funds.
- Facilitates person-centered planning by assessing participant goals, relationships, natural supports, community connections, employment interests, backup plans, and awareness of available program options.
- Guides and partners with participants in identifying desired outcomes and monitors plans on an ongoing basis to ensure services remain aligned with participant goals, budgets, and program requirements established by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation of participant contacts, planning activities, plan changes, and required system updates within established turnaround times.
- Guides participants in understanding budget reports, amendment requests, one-time expense processes, provider payment issues, and other administrative requirements to support compliant budget management.
- Researches and shares community resources, natural supports, and service options that advance participant outcomes and reduce barriers to successful plan implementation.
- Identifies, escalates, and helps resolve participant, service, documentation, or compliance issues by applying sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of program requirements.
- Serves as a peer resource to other IRIS Consultants by sharing best practices, reinforcing consistent service delivery and documentation practices, and supporting onboarding and mentoring of less experienced staff.
- Supports supervisors and operational leaders through participation in team initiatives, committees, workgroups, audits, workflow support, and other assigned activities that improve team performance and program effectiveness.
- Promotes compliance with company policies, confidentiality standards, and applicable program requirements while maintaining effective working relationships with participants, colleagues, and internal and external partners.
- Attends and actively participates in team meetings, case consultation, training, and continuous improvement efforts to support consistent, high-quality IRIS Consulting services.
- Local travel required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 4 years of experience related to the delivery of social services to target populations, including older adults and individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, counseling, nursing, special education, or a closely related field (or 4 years of commensurate experience if no degree).
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements unless otherwise required by law.
- Knowledge of long-term care programs and familiarity with principles of self-determination, person-centered planning, and community-based service coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities, deadlines, and participant needs.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, including the ability to identify risks, evaluate options, and recommend appropriate next steps.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with participants, families, providers, and internal partners.
- Ability to adapt communication and work style to a variety of settings, diverse populations, personalities, and sensitive personal situations.
- Resourceful approach to researching community resources, resolving issues, and supporting participant access to services and natural supports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other technology used for documentation, communication, reporting, and data entry in online systems and databases.
Demonstrated ability to model consistency, provide peer support, and reinforce established policies, procedures, and service expectations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting onboarding, mentoring, training, or peer development activities.
- Demonstrated experience participating in committees, special projects, quality initiatives, or process improvement efforts.
Strong working knowledge of IRIS program operations, documentation expectations, and company policies and procedures.
To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board.
Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
PAY RANGE
$21.82 - $42.55 / HOURLY
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Consulting Analyst
Target firms with established H-1B sponsorship track records
Large consulting firms like McKinsey, Deloitte, and Accenture have structured immigration support programs. Firms that regularly sponsor H-1B visas are far more likely to extend that support to OPT employees transitioning off their authorization period.
Confirm your degree qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
Many Consulting Analyst roles at tech-forward or data-driven firms accept STEM-designated degrees in economics, statistics, or information systems. A STEM extension adds 24 months to your OPT, giving employers more runway before needing to sponsor an H-1B.
Clarify OPT authorization early in the interview process
Raise your work authorization status before the offer stage, not after. Framing it as a straightforward employer registration requirement reduces friction and prevents last-minute complications when HR gets involved in the hiring paperwork.
Emphasize project continuity and billable value to hiring managers
Consulting firms track utilization closely. Positioning yourself as a long-term resource who reduces onboarding costs on recurring client engagements makes sponsorship feel like a business investment, not an administrative burden for the firm.
Understand the E-Verify requirement before accepting offers
STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm this before you accept any offer. Most established consulting firms already participate, but smaller boutique firms may not, which would disqualify them from employing you on a STEM extension.
Time your job search around OPT application lead times
USCIS recommends applying for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date. Consulting hiring cycles often run 4 to 8 weeks, so starting your search early ensures your EAD card arrives before your intended start date.
Consulting Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Consulting Analyst roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as economics, statistics, applied mathematics, or information systems, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you likely qualify for the STEM extension. Business administration degrees are often not STEM-designated, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Consulting Analyst jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor work visas, including OPT and H-1B, so you can skip the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that won't engage. Standard job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, which means a lot of wasted applications. Searching on Migrate Mate narrows your focus to employers who have already indicated they'll work with international candidates.
Can I work for a consulting firm as an independent contractor on OPT?
OPT requires that your work be directly related to your degree, but self-employment is only permitted if you can demonstrate you own at least 51 percent of a business and are actively working in your field. Most consulting firms hire analysts as full-time employees, which is the cleaner path. Contract or 1099 arrangements through a third-party staffing firm can create authorization ambiguity, so confirm the employment structure with your DSO.
What happens to my OPT if a consulting project ends and I'm between client engagements?
OPT allows a cumulative unemployment period of up to 90 days, or 150 days on the STEM extension. Internal bench time between client projects typically counts as continued employment if you remain on payroll, but unpaid gaps or a formal layoff starts the unemployment clock. Confirm with your employer how bench periods are classified before accepting an offer at a project-based firm.
Is a Consulting Analyst role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, particularly when the role requires applying a specialized body of knowledge, such as financial modeling, strategy frameworks, or data analysis, and a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a standard minimum requirement. However, H-1B approval is decided case by case. Roles with vague job descriptions or where any bachelor's degree satisfies the requirement face higher scrutiny. Firms that sponsor frequently will have legal teams experienced in framing these petitions correctly.