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Data Operations Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in data management, business analytics, or information systems. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in finance, tech, and healthcare regularly hire for this role without H-1B visa sponsorship as an immediate requirement.
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Get Access To All JobsRole Overview: The Senior Provider Network Operations Senior Data Analyst serves as a subject matter expert and key support resource within Provider Network Operations. This role is responsible for training new hires, keeping the team informed and prepared as process or system changes occur, supporting analysts with complex questions, and ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of provider data, rosters, and provider files.
Work Arrangement:
- Remote - This position is fully remote for candidates residing in Michigan. Occasional travel for meetings, training, or business needs may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a go-to subject matter expert for Provider Network Operations processes, including incoming provider data, provider enrollment file completion, and Facets updates.
- Train new hires and provide ongoing education to analysts to ensure the team remains knowledgeable, consistent, and prepared as business requirements, systems, reporting needs, or processes change.
- Process and oversee complex provider data files, large rosters, provider enrollments, and related updates while ensuring information is entered accurately and maintained appropriately in Facets and other applicable systems.
- Monitor analyst workloads, review processing quality, audit analyst work, identify coaching opportunities, and provide guidance to support accuracy, productivity, and adherence to established procedures.
- Develop new ideas and recommend process improvements that strengthen data quality, streamline enrollment and roster workflows, and improve team effectiveness.
- Ensure provider data is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal standards, business rules, and reporting requirements; research and resolve discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.
- Maintain strong working relationships with provider groups, internal business partners, and cross-functional teams to support provider enrollment, data integrity, issue resolution, and operational needs.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)/Client Review & audit (fee schedule concentration), reviews requests prior to initial submission to EO, and claims post-production.
- Capitation reconciliations, building queries, and comparing membership.
- Internal business report development; engagement with regulatory reporting.
- BAM/claim reporting submission and analysis, depending on complexity.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in data analysis, healthcare operations, provider network operations, provider data operations, or a related field.
- Experience with provider enrollment and changes.
- Experience developing reports and analyzing complex datasets.
- Managed care or healthcare experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Facets or similar healthcare administration platforms.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, root causes, and actionable insights.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Patience and professionalism when training new hires, coaching analysts, and supporting team members through process or system changes.
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to adjust to changing business needs, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to support others to meet team and department goals.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting regulatory reporting and compliance initiatives preferred.
Role Overview: The Senior Provider Network Operations Senior Data Analyst serves as a subject matter expert and key support resource within Provider Network Operations. This role is responsible for training new hires, keeping the team informed and prepared as process or system changes occur, supporting analysts with complex questions, and ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of provider data, rosters, and provider files.
Work Arrangement:
- Remote - This position is fully remote for candidates residing in Michigan. Occasional travel for meetings, training, or business needs may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a go-to subject matter expert for Provider Network Operations processes, including incoming provider data, provider enrollment file completion, and Facets updates.
- Train new hires and provide ongoing education to analysts to ensure the team remains knowledgeable, consistent, and prepared as business requirements, systems, reporting needs, or processes change.
- Process and oversee complex provider data files, large rosters, provider enrollments, and related updates while ensuring information is entered accurately and maintained appropriately in Facets and other applicable systems.
- Monitor analyst workloads, review processing quality, audit analyst work, identify coaching opportunities, and provide guidance to support accuracy, productivity, and adherence to established procedures.
- Develop new ideas and recommend process improvements that strengthen data quality, streamline enrollment and roster workflows, and improve team effectiveness.
- Ensure provider data is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal standards, business rules, and reporting requirements; research and resolve discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.
- Maintain strong working relationships with provider groups, internal business partners, and cross-functional teams to support provider enrollment, data integrity, issue resolution, and operational needs.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)/Client Review & audit (fee schedule concentration), reviews requests prior to initial submission to EO, and claims post-production.
- Capitation reconciliations, building queries, and comparing membership.
- Internal business report development; engagement with regulatory reporting.
- BAM/claim reporting submission and analysis, depending on complexity.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in data analysis, healthcare operations, provider network operations, provider data operations, or a related field.
- Experience with provider enrollment and changes.
- Experience developing reports and analyzing complex datasets.
- Managed care or healthcare experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Facets or similar healthcare administration platforms.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, root causes, and actionable insights.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Patience and professionalism when training new hires, coaching analysts, and supporting team members through process or system changes.
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to adjust to changing business needs, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to support others to meet team and department goals.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting regulatory reporting and compliance initiatives preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Data Operations Analyst
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Data Operations Analyst positions typically fall under CIP codes like Management Information Systems or Data Science. Verify your degree matches one of these before applying, since STEM OPT gives you 24 extra months beyond standard OPT authorization.
Target employers already familiar with OPT E-Verify
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be E-Verify enrolled. Prioritize companies with established OPT hiring programs, particularly in finance, healthcare, and enterprise tech, where data operations roles are common and compliance teams handle these requirements routinely.
Highlight your data tools and technical stack upfront
Employers hiring Data Operations Analysts want proficiency in SQL, Python, and platforms like Snowflake or Databricks. Listing these prominently on your resume signals immediate value and shifts the conversation away from visa status toward your technical contribution.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Many employers hesitate if your OPT hasn't begun yet. Starting your search at least three months before your authorization date gives hiring managers confidence in your timeline and reduces the perceived risk of a delayed start date.
Prepare a clear, simple explanation of your OPT timeline
Recruiters often misunderstand OPT mechanics. Have a concise, factual explanation ready: your authorization period, your STEM extension eligibility, and when you would need H-1B visa sponsorship. Removing ambiguity early prevents unnecessary rejections from otherwise willing employers.
Focus on mid-size companies with active data infrastructure growth
Mid-size companies scaling their data operations are actively hiring and often more flexible with OPT candidates than large enterprises with rigid HR policies. These firms need the skills immediately and are more willing to commit to future H-1B sponsorship.
Data Operations Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Operations Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Analytics, and the role involves applying those technical skills, it will generally qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO will confirm eligibility based on your specific degree CIP code.
How much work authorization time do I have as an OPT student in a Data Operations Analyst role?
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of post-graduation work authorization. If your degree is STEM-designated and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, bringing your total to 36 months. That window is enough time for your employer to sponsor you through two H-1B lottery cycles.
Where can I find Data Operations Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship openness, so you are not wasting applications on roles that will screen you out over work authorization. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you focus your search on employers who have hired OPT candidates before and understand the STEM extension process.
Do I need to report a Data Operations Analyst job to my DSO while on OPT?
Yes. Any job you accept while on OPT must be reported to your DSO, who updates your record in SEVIS within the required timeframe. The role must also be directly related to your degree field. For Data Operations Analyst positions, you should be able to document how the work connects to your area of study.
Can I work as a Data Operations Analyst as a contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT?
Yes, but with conditions. On standard OPT, contract or staffing agency placements are allowed as long as the work is related to your degree. On a STEM OPT extension, the rules are stricter: you must have a formal training plan with the end-client employer, not just the staffing agency, and that employer must be E-Verify enrolled.