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Implementation Specialist roles are a strong OPT fit because employers in SaaS, healthcare IT, and enterprise software regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position. Your F-1 OPT gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your degree is in a qualifying field like computer science or information systems.
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The Retiree Services Transformation team is looking for an Officer to support strategic transformation initiatives across Retiree Services. The role will support modernization of platforms, processes, data, and the operating model, working across Business Operations, Client Service, Technology, Product, and other key stakeholders.
What you will be responsible for
As Officer, Retiree Services Transformation you will:
- Support planning and execution of Retiree Services transformation initiatives
- Manage project activities, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
- Support development and validation of product requirements
- Coordinate business participation in process design, testing, and implementation readiness
- Partner across Operations, Client Service, Product, and Technology to resolve issues and dependencies
- Support future-state process and operating model development
- Serve as a Data Steward, supporting data governance, quality, documentation, and controls
- Develop project reporting, metrics, and governance materials
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and effectively across teams
- Familiarity of usage of internal State Street Systems and AI tools
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3-5 years of relevant project, business analysis, operations, or transformation experience
- Retiree Services experience preferred but not required
- Client onboarding or implementation experience a plus
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $101,250 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
The Retiree Services Transformation team is looking for an Officer to support strategic transformation initiatives across Retiree Services. The role will support modernization of platforms, processes, data, and the operating model, working across Business Operations, Client Service, Technology, Product, and other key stakeholders.
What you will be responsible for
As Officer, Retiree Services Transformation you will:
- Support planning and execution of Retiree Services transformation initiatives
- Manage project activities, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
- Support development and validation of product requirements
- Coordinate business participation in process design, testing, and implementation readiness
- Partner across Operations, Client Service, Product, and Technology to resolve issues and dependencies
- Support future-state process and operating model development
- Serve as a Data Steward, supporting data governance, quality, documentation, and controls
- Develop project reporting, metrics, and governance materials
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and effectively across teams
- Familiarity of usage of internal State Street Systems and AI tools
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3-5 years of relevant project, business analysis, operations, or transformation experience
- Retiree Services experience preferred but not required
- Client onboarding or implementation experience a plus
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Salary Range:
$60,000 - $101,250 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Implementation Specialist
Target SaaS and enterprise software companies
Companies selling B2B software need implementation specialists at scale and have established sponsorship pipelines. Focus your search on mid-size to large SaaS employers with dedicated customer success or professional services teams, where H-1B sponsorship is routine.
Highlight technical and cross-functional skills together
Implementation roles sit between sales, engineering, and the customer. Employers want someone who can read an API doc and explain it to a non-technical stakeholder. Lead with both skill sets in your resume to stand out from purely technical or purely client-facing candidates.
Apply early and disclose OPT status upfront
Many implementation teams hire on rolling cycles, not fixed recruiting windows. Apply as soon as a role opens, and be transparent about your OPT timeline so hiring managers can plan around it. Surprises late in the process cost everyone time.
Know your STEM extension eligibility before interviews
If your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirming this before interviews lets you give employers a realistic authorization window and reduces hesitation about your short-term availability.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Browse Implementation Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to find employers already open to OPT candidates. Filtering by visa sponsorship intent saves time and keeps your applications focused on companies where your authorization status is not a barrier from the start.
Build domain expertise in a specific vertical
Healthcare IT, fintech, and logistics software all have compliance and workflow complexity that makes implementation specialists with industry knowledge significantly more valuable. Specializing early gives you a differentiated pitch and makes sponsorship a more straightforward business case for the employer.
Implementation Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Implementation Specialist on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Implementation Specialist is a qualifying professional role under OPT work authorization. Your employment must be directly related to your degree field, so a degree in information systems, computer science, business information technology, or a related discipline will satisfy that requirement. Roles at SaaS companies and enterprise software firms are a common and well-established fit.
Do Implementation Specialist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly mid-size and large SaaS, healthcare IT, and enterprise software companies that rely on implementation teams at scale. These employers are accustomed to sponsoring technical and client-facing roles. You can browse Implementation Specialist listings on Migrate Mate to find employers who are explicitly open to OPT candidates and visa sponsorship.
Does my degree field need to match an Implementation Specialist role for OPT eligibility?
Yes, OPT requires that your job be directly related to your major. Information systems, computer science, business administration with a technology focus, and industrial engineering are degrees that commonly align with implementation work. If you are unsure whether your specific degree qualifies, confirm with your Designated School Official before accepting an offer.
Am I eligible for the STEM OPT extension as an Implementation Specialist?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If you graduated with a degree on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, such as computer science, information systems, or management information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. The role itself is not the deciding factor. Your DSO and the STEM list at Study in the States are the authoritative sources.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Implementation Specialist contract ends before my OPT expires?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new qualifying position, transfer to another visa status, or depart the United States. You can continue job searching during that window. Staying on top of your I-20 end date and keeping your DSO informed is essential, since working outside OPT authorization or overstaying has serious immigration consequences.