OPT Insights Analyst Jobs
Insights Analyst roles are strong OPT fits because the core work, turning data into business decisions, maps cleanly to quantitative and business degree fields that USCIS recognizes for specialty occupation classification. Most positions fall under STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization without H-1B visa sponsorship.
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At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
Description
The Analyst, Customer Insights is responsible for supporting the development, synthesis, and reporting of consumer, market, and competitive insights to drive strategic business decisions. By integrating quantitative and qualitative research with marketplace context and an understanding of the business and the brand, this role supports the creation of a holistic understanding of the customer and translates insights into actionable recommendations that influence product, marketing, and business strategies. This role supports Victoria's Secret PINK.
- Shape and refine the brand’s understanding of the business through the lens of the customer.
- Influence strategic priorities for PINK including supporting functions such as Design, Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Brand Strategy, and Creative.
- Build a deep understanding of our key product categories to guide seasonal planning and analyze in-season performance through multiple data sources, including marketplace data, primary, and secondary research.
- Assist in quantitative studies that support the product development process from design and development to assorting and planning through copy and marketing.
- Assist with qualitative initiatives to complement the quantitative insights to answer the “why”, bringing consumer sentiment to life and deepening our understanding of our customer.
- Assist with consumer wear testing efforts to ensure product quality and performance meet customer expectations and help identify winning go-forward raw materials and key messaging opportunities.
- Generate insights from all above research, delivering presentations with confidence and clarity.
- Stay up to date on emerging consumer and market trends that are impacting consumer behavior.
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Minimum Salary: $67,700.00
Maximum Salary: $88,830.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, research, merchandising, or related field.
Ability to think globally/strategically, turning insights into actionable recommendations.
Experience and success in using data to tell a story; including the ability to draw and synthesize insights from several different sources.
Ability to be objective in analysis & share learnings constructively.
Strong written and oral presentation skills.
Adaptable and a champion for change.
Experience with research tools (e.g. Qualtrics, Toluna, Circana) preferred.
Experience with other insights platforms (e.g. WGSN, YPulse, Kantar, etc.) a plus.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Why You Belong Here
At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
Description
The Analyst, Customer Insights is responsible for supporting the development, synthesis, and reporting of consumer, market, and competitive insights to drive strategic business decisions. By integrating quantitative and qualitative research with marketplace context and an understanding of the business and the brand, this role supports the creation of a holistic understanding of the customer and translates insights into actionable recommendations that influence product, marketing, and business strategies. This role supports Victoria's Secret PINK.
- Shape and refine the brand’s understanding of the business through the lens of the customer.
- Influence strategic priorities for PINK including supporting functions such as Design, Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Brand Strategy, and Creative.
- Build a deep understanding of our key product categories to guide seasonal planning and analyze in-season performance through multiple data sources, including marketplace data, primary, and secondary research.
- Assist in quantitative studies that support the product development process from design and development to assorting and planning through copy and marketing.
- Assist with qualitative initiatives to complement the quantitative insights to answer the “why”, bringing consumer sentiment to life and deepening our understanding of our customer.
- Assist with consumer wear testing efforts to ensure product quality and performance meet customer expectations and help identify winning go-forward raw materials and key messaging opportunities.
- Generate insights from all above research, delivering presentations with confidence and clarity.
- Stay up to date on emerging consumer and market trends that are impacting consumer behavior.
Click here for benefit details related to this position.
Minimum Salary: $67,700.00
Maximum Salary: $88,830.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, research, merchandising, or related field.
Ability to think globally/strategically, turning insights into actionable recommendations.
Experience and success in using data to tell a story; including the ability to draw and synthesize insights from several different sources.
Ability to be objective in analysis & share learnings constructively.
Strong written and oral presentation skills.
Adaptable and a champion for change.
Experience with research tools (e.g. Qualtrics, Toluna, Circana) preferred.
Experience with other insights platforms (e.g. WGSN, YPulse, Kantar, etc.) a plus.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Insights Analyst
Lead with your analytical toolkit
Employers hiring Insights Analysts want to see proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or Tableau before they consider visa logistics. A strong technical portfolio removes the biggest hiring hesitation and shifts the conversation toward your value, not your status.
Target companies with data maturity
Large consumer brands, fintech firms, and tech platforms run dedicated insights functions and sponsor work visas routinely. Smaller companies often lack the infrastructure to manage OPT paperwork, so focus your search on organizations with established HR and legal teams.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in statistics, data science, economics, or a related STEM field, you qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming this early reassures employers they have a realistic hiring window before needing to pursue H-1B visa sponsorship on your behalf.
Frame your OPT timeline around project cycles
Insights roles operate on quarterly business cycles. When discussing your timeline, connect your OPT end date to what you can realistically deliver, showing employers you're thinking about contribution, not just authorization. It reframes the conversation from risk to return on investment.
Build a portfolio of business impact, not just analysis
Hiring managers in insights want evidence that your analysis changed a decision, not just that you ran queries. Document one or two projects where your findings influenced strategy, budget, or product direction. Quantified outcomes make your application stand out significantly.
Apply early to allow time for OPT paperwork coordination
DSOs typically need three to four weeks to issue an updated I-20 for a new employer. Starting your job search 60 to 90 days before your intended start date ensures you can begin work on time without gaps in authorization or offer complications.
Insights Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Insights Analyst roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most do, but it depends on your degree. If your field of study is classified under a STEM-designated CIP code, such as statistics, data science, computer science, or economics, and your Insights Analyst role uses those skills directly, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO can confirm your CIP code eligibility before you apply.
How do I find Insights Analyst roles open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Insights Analyst jobs from employers willing to work with F-1 OPT students, so you're not wasting applications on roles that will screen you out at the authorization question. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time during a period when your work authorization clock is already running.
Will an employer need to do anything special to hire me on OPT?
For standard OPT, your employer does not file any government petition. You simply provide your EAD card and show your authorized start and end dates. For STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan. Most established companies with existing data or analytics teams already meet both requirements.
Is an Insights Analyst role considered a specialty occupation for future H-1B sponsorship?
It generally qualifies. The role requires applying theoretical and practical knowledge in a specific field, typically statistics, business analytics, or data science, which aligns with the specialty occupation definition USCIS uses. Roles where a specific bachelor's degree is listed as required rather than preferred strengthen the H-1B petition significantly when your employer eventually files.
What happens to my OPT if I switch from one Insights Analyst role to another?
You can change employers on OPT without filing anything new, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days so it reflects accurately in SEVIS. If you're on STEM OPT extension, your new employer also needs to be E-Verify enrolled and sign a new I-983 training plan before your start date at that company.