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Strategic Account Manager jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, marketing, or a related field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a clear path beyond your 12-month OPT window. STEM OPT extensions don't apply to this role.
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Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a valued colleague on our Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) Data & Insights team, you will collect, analyze, and interpret financial, operational, portfolio, and delivery information to support enterprise planning and prioritization. You will help develop decision-ready insights by integrating strategy, work, capacity, and financial data, enabling leadership to make informed investment, prioritization, and resource allocation decisions across the enterprise.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Senior Associate – Strategic Portfolio Management role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
- Perform budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial and portfolio reporting.
- Develop portfolio and executive reporting that combines financial, operational, initiative, and delivery data to support Strategic Portfolio Management and enterprise prioritization.
- Analyze portfolio performance, including trends, capacity utilization, Run vs. Change allocations, and initiative performance to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
- Partner with Business Unit CFOs and business and technology stakeholders to develop decision-ready insights supporting enterprise planning, prioritization, and quarterly portfolio reviews.
- Support data governance and reporting improvements by validating data quality across enterprise planning and portfolio management platforms.
- Perform financial data integrity checks and summarize financial, operational, and portfolio data to support enterprise reporting and decision-making.
- Conduct strategic research, analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities to improve enterprise portfolio management, governance, and planning capabilities.
- Source and analyze data for business analytics, including scenario and attribution analysis, what-if analysis, trend analysis, and business driver identification to support executive planning and investment decisions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required Experiences:
- 2 years experience analyzing financial, operational, or portfolio data to support business decisions.
- Experience working with large datasets and translating analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Finance, Technology, and Business organizations to support cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Experiences:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Experience supporting strategic planning, portfolio management, PMO, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional projects or strategic initiatives, including tracking milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
- Experience with enterprise planning, portfolio management, or financial management platforms such as Anaplan, Apptio Targetprocess, Jira, or similar tools.
- Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience preparing executive presentations, briefing materials, and business recommendations for senior leadership.
COMPENSATION
- Target Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000 a year
LOCATION
For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.
Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.
The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.
INTRODUCTION
Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a valued colleague on our Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) Data & Insights team, you will collect, analyze, and interpret financial, operational, portfolio, and delivery information to support enterprise planning and prioritization. You will help develop decision-ready insights by integrating strategy, work, capacity, and financial data, enabling leadership to make informed investment, prioritization, and resource allocation decisions across the enterprise.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Senior Associate – Strategic Portfolio Management role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
- Perform budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial and portfolio reporting.
- Develop portfolio and executive reporting that combines financial, operational, initiative, and delivery data to support Strategic Portfolio Management and enterprise prioritization.
- Analyze portfolio performance, including trends, capacity utilization, Run vs. Change allocations, and initiative performance to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
- Partner with Business Unit CFOs and business and technology stakeholders to develop decision-ready insights supporting enterprise planning, prioritization, and quarterly portfolio reviews.
- Support data governance and reporting improvements by validating data quality across enterprise planning and portfolio management platforms.
- Perform financial data integrity checks and summarize financial, operational, and portfolio data to support enterprise reporting and decision-making.
- Conduct strategic research, analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities to improve enterprise portfolio management, governance, and planning capabilities.
- Source and analyze data for business analytics, including scenario and attribution analysis, what-if analysis, trend analysis, and business driver identification to support executive planning and investment decisions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required Experiences:
- 2 years experience analyzing financial, operational, or portfolio data to support business decisions.
- Experience working with large datasets and translating analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Finance, Technology, and Business organizations to support cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Experiences:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Experience supporting strategic planning, portfolio management, PMO, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional projects or strategic initiatives, including tracking milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
- Experience with enterprise planning, portfolio management, or financial management platforms such as Anaplan, Apptio Targetprocess, Jira, or similar tools.
- Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Experience preparing executive presentations, briefing materials, and business recommendations for senior leadership.
COMPENSATION
- Target Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000 a year
LOCATION
For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.
Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.
The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Strategic Account Manager
Target companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Enterprise software, SaaS, and professional services firms sponsor H-1B visas for Strategic Account Managers regularly. Prioritize employers with a track record of sponsoring this role, not just general sponsorship history. Past filings signal real willingness to sponsor.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
H-1B eligibility for this role depends on proving a specialty occupation. A degree in business, marketing, or communications directly supports that case. Be prepared to explain how your coursework connects to the account management function during interviews.
Raise OPT status early and confidently
Bring up your OPT authorization before the offer stage to avoid late-stage complications. Most enterprise employers understand work authorization basics. Framing it as a straightforward process, not a burden, keeps the conversation productive and professional.
Prioritize roles with a defined client portfolio
Strategic Account Manager positions tied to named accounts or specific verticals are easier to defend as specialty occupations than generalist sales roles. A clearly scoped role strengthens both your visa application and your value proposition to the employer.
Get your EAD card and employment start date aligned
Confirm your EAD card is active before your start date. Strategic Account Manager onboarding often involves immediate client access and system setup, so any gap in work authorization creates real operational friction for the employer from day one.
Understand your OPT end date before negotiating offers
Your OPT window shapes your negotiating timeline. Knowing your exact expiration date helps you ask informed questions about the H-1B sponsorship process, including when the employer expects to file and whether they use an in-house immigration team.
Strategic Account Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Strategic Account Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, Strategic Account Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization when the position is directly related to your degree field. Most hiring managers in enterprise sales and SaaS expect candidates to hold a degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline, which satisfies the degree-relatedness requirement for OPT employment.
Do Strategic Account Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large employers in technology, financial services, and professional services. Strategic Account Manager is generally accepted as a specialty occupation when tied to a business or marketing degree, which is the core requirement for an H-1B petition. Look for employers with prior H-1B filings in this role category. Migrate Mate filters for sponsoring employers to help you focus your search.
Does a Strategic Account Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Strategic Account Manager is not a STEM-designated occupation, so it does not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. You'll have a standard 12-month OPT period to work in this role. Planning your H-1B sponsorship timeline from day one is important, since the April lottery deadline is firm and cannot be extended retroactively.
What degree fields support OPT eligibility for Strategic Account Manager positions?
Business administration, marketing, communications, management information systems, and economics are the most common qualifying fields. Your OPT employment must be directly related to your degree, so the closer your coursework aligns with client relationship management, sales strategy, or business development, the stronger your eligibility case. Some employers may also accept degrees in psychology or organizational behavior for enterprise-facing roles.
How do I find Strategic Account Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
The most efficient approach is to search platforms built specifically for visa-sponsoring employers. Migrate Mate lists Strategic Account Manager roles from companies actively willing to hire F-1 OPT candidates, saving you the time of filtering out employers who won't engage with international students. Applying through a targeted source also signals to employers that you understand the sponsorship process.