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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a full time Lead Research Analyst to work remote.
The Lead Research Analyst serves as the senior technical resource for FCDS cancer registry record linkage activities, including the development, evaluation, implementation, validation, documentation, training, and continuous improvement of probabilistic, deterministic, and hybrid linkage methodologies, software applications, data integration processes, and supporting technical infrastructure. Supports and contributes to FCDS special studies, research initiatives, surveillance modernization efforts, and emerging data integration projects designed to enhance cancer surveillance, data quality, and public health research capabilities. Participates in the analysis, interpretation, dissemination, training, and communication of research and surveillance findings through scientific publications, technical reports, presentations, and other professional and public-facing activities that advance cancer surveillance practice and knowledge.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core responsibilities:
- Analyzes data from multiple datasets using advanced statistical methods.
- Develops, maintains, and monitors the organization of individual level data and documentation.
- Prepares results for progress reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Serves as co-author on peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Presents results of statistical analyses to study investigators.
- Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders on planning and provides statistical consultation to project staff and collaborators.
- Removes barriers to analyses by collaborating with other methodologists and statisticians.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions:
- Develops and maintains reproducible linkage procedures, quality assurance processes, technical documentation, best practices, and training materials.
- Conducts linkage training and education and provides support to FCDS staff for these activities.
- Conducts evaluation and testing of emerging linkage technologies and approaches.
- Performs and supports complex linkage studies involving multiple data sources and challenging matching scenarios.
- Collaborates with FCDS staff, the Florida Department of Health, University of Miami Information Technology, researchers, and other stakeholders to support the modernization, reliability, accuracy, and effective use of cancer registry record linkage systems and related data resources.
- Participates in the planning, development, implementation, testing, analysis, and evaluation of special projects, including but not limited to cancer biology and molecular marker initiatives, administrative and electronic patient data integration efforts, cancer recurrence data collection and analysis projects, pilot studies, data validation activities, and other innovative research or surveillance activities.
- Collaborates with FCDS staff, researchers, stakeholders, the Florida Department of Health, and others to assess project feasibility, develop methodologies, analyze findings, and support translating project outcomes into operational cancer registry practices.
- Collaborate with other technical/research staff in coordinating the development, maintenance and implementation of the FCDS educational and curriculum initiative for Florida registrars.
- Perform statistical and analytical functions for the FCDS Research Division and for extramural researchers as needed.
- Respond to all routine and ad hoc research requests from external researchers and the Florida Department of Health, which include research collaboration.
- Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, technical reports, abstracts, posters, presentations, educational materials, and other dissemination products; presents findings at scientific, professional, and public health meetings; and supports communication of research and surveillance findings to the broader cancer surveillance, epidemiology, and public health communities.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required. Minimum 10 years experience preferred.
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Skill in record linkage (entity resolution).
- Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Skilled in Python and Julia programming language.
- Expert in STATA, SAS, R or other statistical software tools.
COMPENSATION
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
INTRODUCTION
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a full time Lead Research Analyst to work remote.
The Lead Research Analyst serves as the senior technical resource for FCDS cancer registry record linkage activities, including the development, evaluation, implementation, validation, documentation, training, and continuous improvement of probabilistic, deterministic, and hybrid linkage methodologies, software applications, data integration processes, and supporting technical infrastructure. Supports and contributes to FCDS special studies, research initiatives, surveillance modernization efforts, and emerging data integration projects designed to enhance cancer surveillance, data quality, and public health research capabilities. Participates in the analysis, interpretation, dissemination, training, and communication of research and surveillance findings through scientific publications, technical reports, presentations, and other professional and public-facing activities that advance cancer surveillance practice and knowledge.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core responsibilities:
- Analyzes data from multiple datasets using advanced statistical methods.
- Develops, maintains, and monitors the organization of individual level data and documentation.
- Prepares results for progress reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Serves as co-author on peer-reviewed manuscripts.
- Presents results of statistical analyses to study investigators.
- Collaborates with other relevant stakeholders on planning and provides statistical consultation to project staff and collaborators.
- Removes barriers to analyses by collaborating with other methodologists and statisticians.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions:
- Develops and maintains reproducible linkage procedures, quality assurance processes, technical documentation, best practices, and training materials.
- Conducts linkage training and education and provides support to FCDS staff for these activities.
- Conducts evaluation and testing of emerging linkage technologies and approaches.
- Performs and supports complex linkage studies involving multiple data sources and challenging matching scenarios.
- Collaborates with FCDS staff, the Florida Department of Health, University of Miami Information Technology, researchers, and other stakeholders to support the modernization, reliability, accuracy, and effective use of cancer registry record linkage systems and related data resources.
- Participates in the planning, development, implementation, testing, analysis, and evaluation of special projects, including but not limited to cancer biology and molecular marker initiatives, administrative and electronic patient data integration efforts, cancer recurrence data collection and analysis projects, pilot studies, data validation activities, and other innovative research or surveillance activities.
- Collaborates with FCDS staff, researchers, stakeholders, the Florida Department of Health, and others to assess project feasibility, develop methodologies, analyze findings, and support translating project outcomes into operational cancer registry practices.
- Collaborate with other technical/research staff in coordinating the development, maintenance and implementation of the FCDS educational and curriculum initiative for Florida registrars.
- Perform statistical and analytical functions for the FCDS Research Division and for extramural researchers as needed.
- Respond to all routine and ad hoc research requests from external researchers and the Florida Department of Health, which include research collaboration.
- Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, technical reports, abstracts, posters, presentations, educational materials, and other dissemination products; presents findings at scientific, professional, and public health meetings; and supports communication of research and surveillance findings to the broader cancer surveillance, epidemiology, and public health communities.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required. Minimum 10 years experience preferred.
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Skill in record linkage (entity resolution).
- Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
- Skilled in Python and Julia programming language.
- Expert in STATA, SAS, R or other statistical software tools.
COMPENSATION
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Lead Analyst
Target companies with a history of H-1B filings
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and are far less likely to back out. Check whether a company has filed LCAs for analyst roles specifically, not just engineering or product positions.
Use your STEM OPT extension as a negotiating asset
If your degree is in statistics, computer science, economics, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for 24 months of additional OPT. That three-year total runway makes you significantly easier to sponsor before the H-1B cap hits.
Document the specialty occupation case for your role
Lead Analyst positions need to qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes. Keep records showing your role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. This evidence helps your employer build a stronger petition.
Prioritize employers with in-house immigration counsel
Large financial institutions, consulting firms, and tech companies typically have dedicated immigration teams. These employers can move faster on OPT reporting requirements and H-1B filings without relying on outside counsel for every step.
Report employment changes to your DSO immediately
If you switch teams, change your job title to Lead Analyst from a different role, or take on new responsibilities, notify your Designated School Official promptly. OPT authorization is tied to your employment details, and late reporting creates compliance risk.
Frame your analytical skills in business impact terms during interviews
Employers weighing sponsorship costs need confidence you'll deliver measurable results. Quantify past work with specific outcomes, such as models that improved forecast accuracy or analyses that shaped a major business decision, rather than describing tasks alone.
Lead Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Lead Analyst positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as statistics, economics, finance, or computer science. The key is that the role must require that specific field of study, not just any bachelor's degree. If the job description is written broadly, your employer may need to tighten the requirements in the job posting and LCA before filing an H-1B petition on your behalf.
Can I work as a Lead Analyst on OPT if my degree is in a different but related field?
OPT authorization is tied to your degree field, but the connection can be indirect. USCIS and your DSO assess whether there is a reasonable relationship between your major and the work you will perform. A finance degree supporting a market risk analyst role is straightforward. A literature degree supporting a data analyst role is harder to justify. Your employment offer letter and job description should clearly articulate how your specific coursework prepared you for the position.
How do I find Lead Analyst jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most job listings do not explicitly state OPT eligibility, which makes filtering by sponsorship willingness difficult on general platforms. Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and visa holders, so you can browse Lead Analyst roles from employers who are open to OPT and have a track record of sponsoring work visas. Searching there saves significant time compared to manually vetting employers who will not consider candidates requiring authorization.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I am promoted from Analyst to Lead Analyst at the same company?
A promotion within the same employer does not require a new OPT authorization, but you must notify your DSO if your job title or responsibilities change significantly. Your OPT is tied to employment that is directly related to your degree, so the updated role must still satisfy that requirement. If the promotion occurs while a STEM OPT extension application is pending or active, confirm with your DSO that the new title is reflected accurately in your SEVIS record.
Does my employer need to pay me the prevailing wage as a Lead Analyst while I am on OPT?
OPT itself carries no prevailing wage requirement, unlike the H-1B. You and your employer negotiate compensation freely while you are on OPT. However, if your employer later files an H-1B petition or an LCA for your Lead Analyst role, the LCA will require them to pay at least the prevailing wage for that occupation in your geographic area as determined by the Department of Labor.