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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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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Engineering Operations
General Summary:
Qualcomm’s Customer Engineering team is seeking a highly organized, self-driven problem solver with strong communication skills and a proven background in data analysis. This role, based in San Diego, will be part of the Operations team and will support Business Intelligence and data analytics initiatives. The candidate will also support executive-level operations by capturing detailed meeting notes, tracking and organizing action items, and providing structured support to the Senior Vice President in a Chief of Staff capacity.
The successful candidate will work across multiple systems to perform reporting, data mining, and in-depth analysis to identify critical business trends. Responsibilities include leveraging various business intelligence tools to develop reports and insights for end users, as well as designing and maintaining dashboards to support informed decision-making.
In addition, the candidate will collaborate closely with Procurement and Legal teams to support contracts for various AI initiatives—managing required documentation, coordinating approvals, and helping drive these efforts forward in a timely manner.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting advanced statistical, trend, and data analyses to uncover actionable business insights
- Ensuring the highest standards of data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reporting and analytics outputs
- Serving in a Chief of Staff capacity to the Senior Vice President, including driving executive-level coordination, capturing key decisions, and managing follow-through on critical action items
- Must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills to ensure the Senior Vice President is consistently informed, aligned, and clear on priorities and action items
- Exhibiting strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Coordinating cross-functional efforts with Procurement and Legal teams to support contract execution, ensuring timely documentation, approvals, and progression of key initiatives
- Strong proficiency in Excel and exceptional attention to detail are essential.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expert in Excel
- Strong organization skills
- Experience with Salesforce and Tableau is a plus
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$34.62 - $51.92
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Engineering Operations
General Summary:
Qualcomm’s Customer Engineering team is seeking a highly organized, self-driven problem solver with strong communication skills and a proven background in data analysis. This role, based in San Diego, will be part of the Operations team and will support Business Intelligence and data analytics initiatives. The candidate will also support executive-level operations by capturing detailed meeting notes, tracking and organizing action items, and providing structured support to the Senior Vice President in a Chief of Staff capacity.
The successful candidate will work across multiple systems to perform reporting, data mining, and in-depth analysis to identify critical business trends. Responsibilities include leveraging various business intelligence tools to develop reports and insights for end users, as well as designing and maintaining dashboards to support informed decision-making.
In addition, the candidate will collaborate closely with Procurement and Legal teams to support contracts for various AI initiatives—managing required documentation, coordinating approvals, and helping drive these efforts forward in a timely manner.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting advanced statistical, trend, and data analyses to uncover actionable business insights
- Ensuring the highest standards of data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reporting and analytics outputs
- Serving in a Chief of Staff capacity to the Senior Vice President, including driving executive-level coordination, capturing key decisions, and managing follow-through on critical action items
- Must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills to ensure the Senior Vice President is consistently informed, aligned, and clear on priorities and action items
- Exhibiting strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Coordinating cross-functional efforts with Procurement and Legal teams to support contract execution, ensuring timely documentation, approvals, and progression of key initiatives
- Strong proficiency in Excel and exceptional attention to detail are essential.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expert in Excel
- Strong organization skills
- Experience with Salesforce and Tableau is a plus
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$34.62 - $51.92
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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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.