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Operations Analyst roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, industrial engineering, supply chain, or data analytics. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT-eligible, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas for analysts who demonstrate measurable impact.
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Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Department: Hospital Analytics, CancerCtr Analytics (H1769), NYU Langone Hospitals
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Operations Analyst – Manhattan, Cancer Center.
Assists the Perlmutter Cancer Center (PCC) Analytics Team by planning, organizing, and executing operational analyses and decision support activities, including recording, analyzing, and reporting operations-related information. This position performs in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, and report details.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Prepares operations-related reports including but not limited to patient volumes, volume targets, telephone utilization, and Beacon reports. Proposes suggestions and solutions to manager.
2) Responsible for identifying, querying, analyzing, and visualizing data through reports and presentations, to support operations, quality and performance metrics.
3) Assists in updating RVUs, MD utilization, and various other ad hoc operational analyses. Provides written analytical insight and summaries as needed.
4) Assists with data manipulation/loads using SQL or Python, and Tableau for volume, clinical analyses, operational analyses, patient registries, and other ad hoc data analyses. Provides automated solutions to enhance efficiency where applicable.
5) Queries and analyzes data from various hospital systems, including the electronic medical record system (Epic), enterprise data warehouse (EDW), and more, to gather meaningful insights and produce actionable reports for hospital operations.
6) Collaborates with clinical and operations leaders in the development of ad hoc analyses to assist with decision making. This includes supporting the implementation of scorecards/dashboards for individual departments as necessary.
7) Execute complex analytics to inform quality, safety, patient experience, and operations decisions.
8) Appropriately plan and scope analyses, using quantitative and qualitative skills, finding and querying complex data, and sharing data and results in a digestible and visually appealing manner.
9) Interprets monthly operational results identifying trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
10) Presents data through the building of dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools such as Tableau (preferred).
11) Transforms/interprets operations reports and requirements into actionable insights for hospital operations.
12) Keep abreast of new developments, techniques and methods regarding technical solutions in supporting the different reports and systems.
13) Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or Health-Related field.
Demonstrate skill in analytics, data visualization, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and RDBMS.
Strong knowledge of SQL, R, or Python.
Strong quantitative aptitude, desire to learn new skills and information, and ability to interpret complex analytic quantitative information.
Must be able to take ownership of projects and work both independently and as a team member.
Demonstrated organizational skills, self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, highly creative, entrepreneurial environment.
Possess time management skills and have the ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities in a changing environment with minimal supervision.
Strong conceptual and analytical abilities with the ability to identify issues and opportunities and be able to solve problems.
Strong attention to detail.
Ensure Data Integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in business administration, public health, health care administration, or related field. Four years of Operations related experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $70,481.60 – $80,560.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Job ID: 1164353_RR00122358
Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Department: Hospital Analytics, CancerCtr Analytics (H1769), NYU Langone Hospitals
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Operations Analyst – Manhattan, Cancer Center.
Assists the Perlmutter Cancer Center (PCC) Analytics Team by planning, organizing, and executing operational analyses and decision support activities, including recording, analyzing, and reporting operations-related information. This position performs in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, and report details.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Prepares operations-related reports including but not limited to patient volumes, volume targets, telephone utilization, and Beacon reports. Proposes suggestions and solutions to manager.
2) Responsible for identifying, querying, analyzing, and visualizing data through reports and presentations, to support operations, quality and performance metrics.
3) Assists in updating RVUs, MD utilization, and various other ad hoc operational analyses. Provides written analytical insight and summaries as needed.
4) Assists with data manipulation/loads using SQL or Python, and Tableau for volume, clinical analyses, operational analyses, patient registries, and other ad hoc data analyses. Provides automated solutions to enhance efficiency where applicable.
5) Queries and analyzes data from various hospital systems, including the electronic medical record system (Epic), enterprise data warehouse (EDW), and more, to gather meaningful insights and produce actionable reports for hospital operations.
6) Collaborates with clinical and operations leaders in the development of ad hoc analyses to assist with decision making. This includes supporting the implementation of scorecards/dashboards for individual departments as necessary.
7) Execute complex analytics to inform quality, safety, patient experience, and operations decisions.
8) Appropriately plan and scope analyses, using quantitative and qualitative skills, finding and querying complex data, and sharing data and results in a digestible and visually appealing manner.
9) Interprets monthly operational results identifying trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
10) Presents data through the building of dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools such as Tableau (preferred).
11) Transforms/interprets operations reports and requirements into actionable insights for hospital operations.
12) Keep abreast of new developments, techniques and methods regarding technical solutions in supporting the different reports and systems.
13) Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or Health-Related field.
Demonstrate skill in analytics, data visualization, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and RDBMS.
Strong knowledge of SQL, R, or Python.
Strong quantitative aptitude, desire to learn new skills and information, and ability to interpret complex analytic quantitative information.
Must be able to take ownership of projects and work both independently and as a team member.
Demonstrated organizational skills, self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, highly creative, entrepreneurial environment.
Possess time management skills and have the ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities in a changing environment with minimal supervision.
Strong conceptual and analytical abilities with the ability to identify issues and opportunities and be able to solve problems.
Strong attention to detail.
Ensure Data Integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in business administration, public health, health care administration, or related field. Four years of Operations related experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $70,481.60 – $80,560.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Operations Analyst
Target employers with active H-1B histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for Operations Analysts in the past are far more likely to do it again. Look for mid-to-large firms in logistics, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services, where operations roles are core to the business.
Quantify your impact with operational metrics
Hiring managers and visa sponsors want evidence you move the needle. Frame your resume around measurable outcomes like cost reductions, cycle time improvements, or process efficiency gains. Numbers make sponsorship conversations easier for employers to justify internally.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Operations Analyst roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer so you have the full 36 months of authorized work time.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
OPT authorization can take 3 to 5 months to process after your DSO submits the application. Starting your job search at least 4 to 6 months before graduation gives you time to interview, receive an offer, and begin work without a gap.
Ask directly about sponsorship before investing in interviews
Some employers list Operations Analyst roles without a clear sponsorship policy. Ask the recruiter during your first screening call whether the company sponsors H-1B visas for this position, so you don't spend weeks in a process that leads nowhere.
Highlight cross-functional tools and systems expertise
Proficiency in tools like SQL, Tableau, ERP systems, or Six Sigma methodologies signals that you can integrate quickly. Employers who invest in sponsorship want analysts who reduce ramp-up time, and technical fluency is one of the clearest signals of that.
Operations Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Operations Analyst jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Operations Analyst roles frequently qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, data analytics, operations research, or applied mathematics. The determining factor is your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find Operations Analyst jobs that sponsor OPT or H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't hire international students. Operations Analyst positions in consulting, logistics, financial services, and technology tend to have the strongest sponsorship track records. Browsing by industry on Migrate Mate helps you focus your search on employers with a real history of sponsoring analysts.
Can I work as an Operations Analyst on post-completion OPT before the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Post-completion OPT authorizes you to work full time in a role directly related to your field of study, and Operations Analyst positions generally meet that requirement for business, engineering, or analytics graduates. If you also qualify for the STEM extension, you can remain authorized through multiple H-1B lottery cycles, giving you up to three attempts at selection.
What degree fields are most relevant for Operations Analyst OPT roles?
Industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations research, business analytics, and applied mathematics are the most common degree backgrounds for this role. Many employers also hire from computer science and statistics programs. Degrees in these fields also tend to carry STEM OPT extension eligibility, which gives you more time on OPT and makes you a lower-risk hire from a sponsorship perspective.
What should I know about the 90-day unemployment limit while job searching on OPT?
F-1 students on post-completion OPT may not accumulate more than 90 days of unemployment. If you're actively searching for an Operations Analyst role, track your unemployed days carefully from your OPT start date. Students on the STEM OPT extension get an additional 60 days, for a total of 150 days across both periods. Starting your search early and applying to roles through Migrate Mate reduces the risk of hitting that limit.