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Network Technician roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in information technology, computer science, or network engineering. Most positions qualify under STEM OPT extension criteria, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this field routinely hire candidates who need OPT sponsorship.
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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 Network Technician
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Tell employers upfront that your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives them three years of work authorization to work with, which addresses one of the most common hesitations employers have about hiring OPT candidates.
Target employers with existing OPT infrastructure
Companies that have hired OPT students before already understand the E-Verify requirement and reporting process. Focus your applications on mid-size to large IT service firms, managed service providers, and tech companies with established international hiring programs.
Highlight hands-on lab and certification experience
Network Technician roles are skills-driven. Certifications like CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or Juniper JNCIA demonstrate job-readiness and help hiring managers evaluate your qualifications independently of your visa status or U.S. work history.
Clarify what OPT sponsorship actually requires of them
Many employers confuse OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Be ready to explain that OPT requires no petition, no attorney fees, and no government approval on their end. They only need to report your employment through E-Verify.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Hiring managers move faster when there is no countdown pressure. If you can begin your job search two to three months before your OPT authorization begins, you give employers time to complete interviews and onboarding without worrying about your start timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles open to OPT candidates
Searching general job boards means filtering through hundreds of listings that exclude visa holders. Migrate Mate surfaces Network Technician jobs specifically vetted for OPT eligibility, so your time goes toward applications that are actually worth submitting.
Network Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Network Technician jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do. Network Technician roles typically fall under CIP codes tied to computer and information sciences or engineering technologies, which are eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your degree must be from a STEM-designated program and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What do employers need to do to hire me on OPT?
For standard OPT, employers need to verify your work authorization through E-Verify and confirm your Employment Authorization Document is valid before your start date. For the STEM OPT extension, they also sign a training plan (Form I-983) outlining your role, supervision, and learning goals. There is no government petition or filing fee on their side.
How do I find Network Technician employers who are open to OPT candidates?
The fastest approach is to search Migrate Mate, which lists Network Technician roles from employers already open to hiring OPT students. You can filter by job title and work authorization type without having to screen hundreds of listings manually. This is especially useful if you have limited time left on your initial OPT period.
Can I work as a Network Technician contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT?
Yes, but with an important condition: you must have a bona fide employer-employee relationship with the company signing your I-983 training plan. Working through a staffing agency is permitted if the agency is your legal employer of record and can provide genuine supervision and training. Self-employment and working solely as an independent contractor are not permitted under OPT.
What happens if my OPT expires before I secure an H-1B or other long-term visa?
If your OPT authorization expires and you do not have another valid status, you must stop working immediately. F-1 students who do not win the H-1B lottery sometimes explore options like the O-1 visa, employer-sponsored green card petitions, or returning to school for a second degree to restart the OPT clock. Planning ahead with your DSO and an immigration attorney is important before your expiration date approaches.