OPT Security Program Manager Jobs
Security Program Manager jobs that sponsor OPT are concentrated in defense contractors, financial institutions, and large tech firms where formal security programs are federally mandated or contractually required. Your STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree is in information systems, computer science, or a related classified field.
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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the Pre-Access operations of all centralized hospital departments. This includes but is not limited to all centralized scheduling and pre-registration of hospital outpatient departments, insurance pre-certification of outpatient services, and initial insurance authorization for inpatient admissions. The position implements and controls Pre-Access processes to ensure the needs of patients, physicians, and departments are met. The position also works closely with the business office to understand identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of scheduling, pre-registration, and authorization.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Bachelor degree
Specialized Knowledge:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- PC skills required
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Budgeting
Kind and Length of Experience:
5 years’ leadership experience or a formal internship in a healthcare setting with a master’s degree
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare
At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.
Benefits That Support You
We invest in you — personally and professionally.
Enjoy:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the Pre-Access operations of all centralized hospital departments. This includes but is not limited to all centralized scheduling and pre-registration of hospital outpatient departments, insurance pre-certification of outpatient services, and initial insurance authorization for inpatient admissions. The position implements and controls Pre-Access processes to ensure the needs of patients, physicians, and departments are met. The position also works closely with the business office to understand identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of scheduling, pre-registration, and authorization.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Bachelor degree
Specialized Knowledge:
- Time management and organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- PC skills required
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Terminology
- Budgeting
Kind and Length of Experience:
5 years’ leadership experience or a formal internship in a healthcare setting with a master’s degree
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Security Program Manager
Target organizations with formal security compliance mandates
Federal contractors, financial institutions, and healthcare systems must maintain security programs by law. These organizations run ongoing programs rather than one-off projects, which means consistent demand for program managers and higher willingness to sponsor OPT workers.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility before applying
If your degree is in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity, you likely qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirming this upfront makes you significantly more attractive to employers weighing the cost of eventual H-1B visa sponsorship against your authorization window.
Highlight security frameworks you have direct experience with
Employers hiring for this role prioritize candidates who know NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or FedRAMP. Naming specific frameworks you have implemented or assessed in your work history signals you can contribute immediately without an extended ramp-up period.
Pursue a security certification before your OPT period ends
Credentials like CISSP, CISM, or PMP signal long-term professional commitment and compensate for limited U.S. work history. Many employers use certification status as a proxy for seniority when evaluating OPT candidates for program management roles.
Address your OPT timeline directly in cover letters
Proactively stating your authorization end date and STEM extension eligibility removes the guesswork for hiring managers. A brief, confident sentence about your work authorization removes ambiguity and prevents your application from being filtered out before a recruiter reviews it.
Seek roles with active security programs, not just new initiatives
Established security programs have documented budgets, existing stakeholder relationships, and headcount approvals already in place. Joining a program that is already running reduces the risk that your role gets delayed or cancelled before your OPT start date.
Security Program Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Program Manager roles typically sponsor OPT students?
Yes, but selectively. Federal contractors, large financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies are the most consistent sponsors because security programs are ongoing, budget-approved functions rather than short-term projects. Smaller companies without a dedicated security function are less likely to invest in OPT sponsorship for this role. Browse Security Program Manager positions on Migrate Mate to identify which employers actively hire OPT candidates.
Does a Security Program Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree field, not the job title. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a closely related STEM discipline, you are likely eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The role itself involves technical program management, which your DSO and employer will need to confirm aligns with your degree program under the STEM designated degree list.
What security clearance considerations apply to OPT students in this role?
Most U.S. security clearances, including Secret and Top Secret, are restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. As an F-1 OPT student, roles requiring formal clearances are generally out of reach. However, many Security Program Manager positions in the private sector, particularly in financial services and healthcare, do not require clearances and are fully accessible to OPT workers with the right technical background.
How long does OPT authorization typically last for this role, and what happens next?
Standard OPT authorization lasts 12 months. If your degree qualifies as STEM, you can apply for a 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months total. After that, continued employment requires a different visa status, most commonly H-1B. Employers who sponsor Security Program Managers for OPT are generally familiar with this timeline and factor it into their longer-term hiring plans.
What should I look for in a Security Program Manager job posting to confirm it is OPT-friendly?
Look for language like 'will sponsor work authorization,' 'open to OPT or CPT,' or 'visa sponsorship available.' Postings that list H-1B sponsorship as a benefit are a strong signal the employer understands the full sponsorship pipeline. Avoid roles that specify 'must be authorized to work without sponsorship.' On Migrate Mate, you can filter specifically for OPT-eligible Security Program Manager positions so you are only applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.