Healthcare Analyst Jobs for OPT Students
Healthcare Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in health informatics, public health, or data analytics. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in hospital systems, consulting firms, and health tech companies actively hire OPT candidates for these positions.
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Are you passionate about improving the quality of healthcare? Are you ready to leverage your talents to make healthcare better for everyone? Do you want the opportunity to give back to your community? Do you want to have fun at work? Then join the growing team at Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) that is transforming the delivery of healthcare in the United States!
SUMMARY
HSAG is nationally recognized as an industry leader in the areas of healthcare policy, measure development, healthcare data analysis, and survey research. We are in search of talented individuals who are interested in a career in analytics as an Analyst I, II or III in HSAG’s Healthcare Policy and Quality Measurement (HPQM) division. Together we can create positive changes to make healthcare better.
UNIQUE BENEFITS
The Analyst position benefits from HSAG’s desire to grow its staff into leaders of healthcare quality improvement in the nation. Project assignments will include nationally significant healthcare policy, measure development, and health policy research. HSAG analysts have the opportunity to work and be mentored in statistics, measure development and reporting, clinical epidemiology, healthcare policy, and healthcare data analysis using SQL, Python, R, Databricks/Spark, Tableau and QuickSight. The Analyst position also offers the opportunities to mentor and potentially supervise junior-level staff. HSAG offers:
- A comfortable work-life balance with remote-based work and flexible work schedules
- Three weeks of paid time off and 15 company-paid holidays where staff leave two hours early prior to each holiday to get a “jump start” on holiday festivities
HSAG offers a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k).
DESCRIPTION
The Analyst position is a key contributor to cutting-edge analytic work that spans the broad spectrum of healthcare data projects at HSAG. The Analyst position helps lead components of innovative analytic plans that are intended to provide healthcare decision and policy makers with the necessary information to transform healthcare. HSAG analysts in the Healthcare Policy and Quality Measurement division assist in designing and implementing various types of analytic studies including measure testing, national quality reporting, and other health services research projects. Analysts may work with a wide array of data to facilitate data exploration, including (but not limited to) the following data types:
- survey
- case review
- medical and prescription drug claims and encounters
- eligibility
- demographic
- clinical
- electronic health record
- registry
- vital statistics
- operational
Details regarding potential project assignments and key sources of data will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as an integral part of HSAG Healthcare Policy and Quality Measurement Division
- Understand primary types of healthcare data and methods for approaching data assessments
- Evaluate a wide array of data types
- Manipulate databases, and track and evaluate patterns of care and outcome
- Conduct and interpret analyses, develop appropriate statistical models, manipulate complex databases, and track and evaluate patterns of care and outcomes
- Perform data validation, develop, and implement analytic plans, and cross reference data
- Attend, participate, and assist in team training meetings
- Present and communicate project results to nonanalytic staff members and customers
- Support analytic components of technical proposals
- Represent HSAG in a professional manner
- Lead small to medium-sized analytic tasks or projects, while providing support to other analytic tasks or projects (Analyst III)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, related social science, business, economics, math, statistics, or another quantitative discipline. Master’s degree preferred
- A minimum of two (2) years of work experience is preferred but not required for the Analyst I position. A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of work experience for Analyst II and III
- At least two (2) years of healthcare experience (Analyst II and III)
- At least two (2) years of statistics and/or quantitative analysis experience or two (2) years of undergraduate statistics/quantitative methods course work successfully completed
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in the use of Python or SQL for processing and analyzing large data sets
- Experience working with Tableau is preferred
- Experience with cloud-based analytic environments such as Databricks or Snowflake preferred
- Familiarity or experience with the use of SAS/R
- Experience contributing to report writing and formal written deliverables
- Some proposal experience in a supporting role
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work with multiple teams
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs requiring non-regular work hours, or technological developments).
HSAG is an EEO Employer of Veterans protected under Section 4212. If you have special needs and require assistance completing our employment application process, please feel free to contact us. EOE M/F/Veteran/Disability
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Are you passionate about improving the quality of healthcare? Are you ready to leverage your talents to make healthcare better for everyone? Do you want the opportunity to give back to your community? Do you want to have fun at work? Then join the growing team at Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) that is transforming the delivery of healthcare in the United States!
SUMMARY
HSAG is nationally recognized as an industry leader in the areas of healthcare policy, measure development, healthcare data analysis, and survey research. We are in search of talented individuals who are interested in a career in analytics as an Analyst I, II or III in HSAG’s Healthcare Policy and Quality Measurement (HPQM) division. Together we can create positive changes to make healthcare better.
UNIQUE BENEFITS
The Analyst position benefits from HSAG’s desire to grow its staff into leaders of healthcare quality improvement in the nation. Project assignments will include nationally significant healthcare policy, measure development, and health policy research. HSAG analysts have the opportunity to work and be mentored in statistics, measure development and reporting, clinical epidemiology, healthcare policy, and healthcare data analysis using SQL, Python, R, Databricks/Spark, Tableau and QuickSight. The Analyst position also offers the opportunities to mentor and potentially supervise junior-level staff. HSAG offers:
- A comfortable work-life balance with remote-based work and flexible work schedules
- Three weeks of paid time off and 15 company-paid holidays where staff leave two hours early prior to each holiday to get a “jump start” on holiday festivities
HSAG offers a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k).
DESCRIPTION
The Analyst position is a key contributor to cutting-edge analytic work that spans the broad spectrum of healthcare data projects at HSAG. The Analyst position helps lead components of innovative analytic plans that are intended to provide healthcare decision and policy makers with the necessary information to transform healthcare. HSAG analysts in the Healthcare Policy and Quality Measurement division assist in designing and implementing various types of analytic studies including measure testing, national quality reporting, and other health services research projects. Analysts may work with a wide array of data to facilitate data exploration, including (but not limited to) the following data types:
- survey
- case review
- medical and prescription drug claims and encounters
- eligibility
- demographic
- clinical
- electronic health record
- registry
- vital statistics
- operational
Details regarding potential project assignments and key sources of data will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as an integral part of HSAG Healthcare Policy and Quality Measurement Division
- Understand primary types of healthcare data and methods for approaching data assessments
- Evaluate a wide array of data types
- Manipulate databases, and track and evaluate patterns of care and outcome
- Conduct and interpret analyses, develop appropriate statistical models, manipulate complex databases, and track and evaluate patterns of care and outcomes
- Perform data validation, develop, and implement analytic plans, and cross reference data
- Attend, participate, and assist in team training meetings
- Present and communicate project results to nonanalytic staff members and customers
- Support analytic components of technical proposals
- Represent HSAG in a professional manner
- Lead small to medium-sized analytic tasks or projects, while providing support to other analytic tasks or projects (Analyst III)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, related social science, business, economics, math, statistics, or another quantitative discipline. Master’s degree preferred
- A minimum of two (2) years of work experience is preferred but not required for the Analyst I position. A minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of work experience for Analyst II and III
- At least two (2) years of healthcare experience (Analyst II and III)
- At least two (2) years of statistics and/or quantitative analysis experience or two (2) years of undergraduate statistics/quantitative methods course work successfully completed
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in the use of Python or SQL for processing and analyzing large data sets
- Experience working with Tableau is preferred
- Experience with cloud-based analytic environments such as Databricks or Snowflake preferred
- Familiarity or experience with the use of SAS/R
- Experience contributing to report writing and formal written deliverables
- Some proposal experience in a supporting role
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work with multiple teams
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs requiring non-regular work hours, or technological developments).
HSAG is an EEO Employer of Veterans protected under Section 4212. If you have special needs and require assistance completing our employment application process, please feel free to contact us. EOE M/F/Veteran/Disability
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Healthcare Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Healthcare Analyst roles frequently fall under CIP codes tied to health informatics or data analytics, qualifying for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can communicate your full three-year authorization window confidently to employers.
Target employers already familiar with OPT
Hospital networks, health insurance companies, and healthcare consulting firms file OPT and H-1B paperwork regularly. Prioritizing organizations with existing immigration infrastructure reduces the friction of explaining work authorization and increases your chances of getting through the screening process intact.
Quantify your analytical work with health data
Hiring managers respond to specifics. Mention the size of patient datasets you worked with, tools like SQL or Tableau you applied, and measurable outcomes from your analysis. Concrete healthcare data experience signals readiness for the role and offsets any hesitation about your OPT timeline.
Address OPT proactively but concisely
In early conversations, state your authorization clearly: authorized to work for three years with STEM OPT, H-1B sponsorship needed thereafter. Avoid over-explaining. Most healthcare employers who have hired OPT workers before only need to hear the timeline once to move forward.
Build familiarity with healthcare compliance frameworks
Roles involving patient data almost always require HIPAA knowledge. Demonstrating awareness of compliance requirements in your resume and interviews signals that you can contribute immediately without a long onboarding ramp, which directly addresses the productivity concern employers have about shorter-term hires.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Healthcare organizations, especially large hospital systems, move slowly through hiring. Starting your search 60 to 90 days before your OPT authorization begins gives hiring teams enough runway to complete interviews and onboarding without feeling rushed by your work authorization start date.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Healthcare Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree's CIP code rather than the job title itself. Degrees in health informatics, biostatistics, public health data science, and applied data analytics commonly qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify that the employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required for the 24-month STEM extension.
How do I find Healthcare Analyst roles that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting time on roles that exclude international candidates. Search Healthcare Analyst positions on Migrate Mate to find employers who have indicated willingness to work with F-1 OPT students and sponsor H-1B visas for the right candidate.
What types of employers hire Healthcare Analysts on OPT?
Hospital systems, health insurance payers, pharmacy benefit managers, public health agencies, and healthcare consulting firms all hire Healthcare Analysts and have varying degrees of OPT familiarity. Larger organizations and consulting firms tend to have established immigration processes. Government contractors and nonprofits in the public health space also hire OPT students, though their H-1B sponsorship track record varies.
Is a Healthcare Analyst role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the role requires applying analytical or quantitative methods to health data and a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a genuine job requirement. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field carry more risk. To strengthen the case, the job description should specify a field like health informatics, statistics, or a clinical discipline as a requirement.
Can I work as a Healthcare Analyst while on pre-completion OPT during my degree?
Yes, with restrictions. Pre-completion OPT limits you to part-time work of 20 hours or fewer per week during the academic term. Post-completion OPT removes that restriction. Most Healthcare Analyst positions are full-time, so the practical path for most students is applying for post-completion OPT and lining up a full-time role to begin after graduation.
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