OPT Solutions Analyst Jobs
Solutions Analyst roles sit at the intersection of business process and technology, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in information systems, computer science, or business analytics. Most employers filing LCAs for this title classify it as a specialty occupation, which supports STEM OPT extension eligibility for qualifying degree holders.
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This job supports one or more analytical aspects of the business products and services life cycle, within a sub-product scope (one or more data components). Uses minimal judgement and discretion to assist in collaboration with customers to understand data, reporting, and analytical capability needs, gather project and data specifications, create data sets, operational reports, and analytical deliverables, translate high-level business data needs into detailed requirements for new capabilities (and change request/enhancements on existing capabilities), analyze data to determine business problems, trends, or opportunities for process improvements, create/execute test cases, provide root cause analysis and corrective action plan, verify delivery of customer data needs, and ensure quality delivery. Also supports identification, documentation, and resolution of risks, defects and issues. May analyze market trends for competitive insight to correlate into business value statements. Begins to build organizational and platform knowledge in one or more disciplines to advance professional track career. Requires basic understanding of data stores impact of changes across multiple data stores.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work with more senior team members, customers, Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Capability Managers to capture capability needs and drive quality data and reporting solutions. Create and maintain deliverables such as data set creation, operational reports, and analytical dashboards.
-
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data-driven projects, contributing to various stages of the data delivery lifecycle, leveraging diverse data skills and perspectives to drive project success.
-
Support various aspects of data and report delivery requirements testing (e.g. testing plan, scenarios, documentation, defect management) to ensure minimal production defects are realized and completing analysis of the results tying back to customer impacts.
-
Assure compliance for required standards and all necessary approvals have been obtained throughout the data delivery lifecycle.
-
Effectively communicate with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting requirement walkthroughs and sprint reviews, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
-
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Experience
Required
- Information Systems and Technology
Preferred
- Lean/Six Sigma
- Health Insurance or Healthcare Industry
- Clinical and/or Regulatory Reporting
SKILLS
- Basic Analytical Skills
- Basic Problem-Solving
- Basic Communication Skills
- Report Writing
- SQL
Education
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems or related field
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- Six Sigma
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office- or Remote-based
Teaches / trains others
Occasionally
Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$58,100.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$90,000.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
JOB SUMMARY
This job supports one or more analytical aspects of the business products and services life cycle, within a sub-product scope (one or more data components). Uses minimal judgement and discretion to assist in collaboration with customers to understand data, reporting, and analytical capability needs, gather project and data specifications, create data sets, operational reports, and analytical deliverables, translate high-level business data needs into detailed requirements for new capabilities (and change request/enhancements on existing capabilities), analyze data to determine business problems, trends, or opportunities for process improvements, create/execute test cases, provide root cause analysis and corrective action plan, verify delivery of customer data needs, and ensure quality delivery. Also supports identification, documentation, and resolution of risks, defects and issues. May analyze market trends for competitive insight to correlate into business value statements. Begins to build organizational and platform knowledge in one or more disciplines to advance professional track career. Requires basic understanding of data stores impact of changes across multiple data stores.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Work with more senior team members, customers, Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Capability Managers to capture capability needs and drive quality data and reporting solutions. Create and maintain deliverables such as data set creation, operational reports, and analytical dashboards.
-
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on data-driven projects, contributing to various stages of the data delivery lifecycle, leveraging diverse data skills and perspectives to drive project success.
-
Support various aspects of data and report delivery requirements testing (e.g. testing plan, scenarios, documentation, defect management) to ensure minimal production defects are realized and completing analysis of the results tying back to customer impacts.
-
Assure compliance for required standards and all necessary approvals have been obtained throughout the data delivery lifecycle.
-
Effectively communicate with team members, customers, partners and management, including assisting with or conducting requirement walkthroughs and sprint reviews, reporting project status, enabling vendor solutions and providing accurate and concise documentation.
-
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Experience
Required
- Information Systems and Technology
Preferred
- Lean/Six Sigma
- Health Insurance or Healthcare Industry
- Clinical and/or Regulatory Reporting
SKILLS
- Basic Analytical Skills
- Basic Problem-Solving
- Basic Communication Skills
- Report Writing
- SQL
Education
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Information Systems or related field
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- Six Sigma
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office- or Remote-based
Teaches / trains others
Occasionally
Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$58,100.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$90,000.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Solutions Analyst
Lead with your technical stack, not just your degree
Solutions Analysts are expected to bridge technical and business teams. Highlight specific tools you've used, such as SQL, Salesforce, or Jira. Employers sponsoring OPT want proof you can contribute immediately, not just that you studied the subject.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension early
If your degree is in information systems, computer science, or engineering, your Solutions Analyst role likely qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm this with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid surprises at the 12-month mark.
Target employers with an active E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask HR directly before interviewing. Companies already filing H-1B visa petitions are almost always enrolled, making them safer bets for your 24-month extension approval.
Frame your OPT timeline as an asset in interviews
Employers unfamiliar with OPT often assume it's short-term. Explain clearly that you have up to three years of work authorization between initial OPT and the STEM extension, which gives them a full hiring and transition runway.
Align your resume keywords with LCA job titles
Employers filing Labor Condition Applications often use titles like Solutions Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or IT Analyst interchangeably. Matching your resume language to these LCA-approved titles increases your visibility in applicant tracking systems.
Demonstrate cross-functional project experience concretely
Solutions Analyst roles require translating technical requirements into business outcomes. Describe projects where you worked with both engineering and non-technical stakeholders. Quantify the result where possible. This directly addresses what sponsoring employers are evaluating.
Solutions Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solutions Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Solutions Analyst positions that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as information systems, computer science, or business analytics generally meet the specialty occupation standard. The key factor is whether the role requires a degree in a specific discipline, not just any degree. Review the job description carefully and confirm with your DSO if you're unsure.
Can I work as a Solutions Analyst on STEM OPT if my degree is in business analytics?
Business analytics is included on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, so a Solutions Analyst role tied to that degree can qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your job duties must be directly related to your degree program. Your DSO will need to verify the connection between your coursework and the role before recommending the extension to USCIS.
How do I find Solutions Analyst jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers actively open to OPT work authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't support your status. Employers listed on Migrate Mate have already indicated willingness to work with OPT candidates, which is the filter that matters most at your stage.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Solutions Analyst role changes significantly after I start?
Your OPT authorization is tied to employment that is directly related to your degree, not to a specific job title. If your responsibilities shift substantially, such as moving from technical analysis to unrelated administrative work, your eligibility could be affected. Notify your DSO if your role changes and document how your duties still connect to your degree field. For STEM OPT specifically, any material change in employment requires an updated training plan.
What should I include in my training plan for a STEM OPT extension as a Solutions Analyst?
Your Form I-983 training plan should describe specific learning goals tied to your degree, such as developing skills in systems analysis, data modeling, or enterprise software implementation. It should identify a supervising mentor, outline how progress will be evaluated, and explain how the role advances your technical knowledge beyond what you gained in school. Generic descriptions are a common reason for STEM OPT extension delays.