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Strategic Business Development jobs on OPT require employers to support your work authorization, which most established companies can do without H-1B visa sponsorship during your OPT period. STEM OPT extensions apply if your degree is in a qualifying field like data analytics, computer science, or economics, giving you up to three years to build your career in 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 in Strategic Business Development
Lead with your OPT timeline upfront
Tell recruiters your OPT start date and remaining authorization window in your first message. Business development hiring moves fast, and clarity on your timeline prevents wasted interviews and builds trust with hiring managers early in the process.
Target companies with international revenue
Companies operating across borders already understand work authorization complexity. If a firm has international clients, global partnerships, or cross-border sales teams, they're far more likely to be comfortable hiring and eventually sponsoring an OPT employee in a BD role.
Quantify pipeline and revenue impact on your resume
Business development hires are judged on commercial outcomes. Include specific metrics like deals closed, partnerships initiated, or revenue contributed. Concrete numbers make your profile harder to pass over, even when employers weigh your authorization status alongside other candidates.
Pursue STEM OPT if your degree qualifies
Degrees in data analytics, economics, finance, or computer science often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. That extension gives employers a longer runway before H-1B visa sponsorship is needed, which meaningfully reduces friction during the hiring conversation.
Focus on mid-sized companies, not just large enterprises
Mid-sized companies in growth mode often have the most urgent BD needs and fewer bureaucratic layers around hiring decisions. They're more likely to move quickly, sponsor OPT, and offer real responsibility rather than placing you on a structured rotation program.
Position yourself around a specific vertical or market
Generic BD candidates are easy to pass over. Specializing in a vertical, such as SaaS, fintech, healthcare technology, or supply chain, makes you a more compelling hire. Employers in those spaces see your domain knowledge as reducing onboarding time and increasing early impact.
Strategic Business Development OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work in Strategic Business Development on OPT?
Yes. Strategic Business Development roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Your degree doesn't need to say 'business development' exactly, but there must be a clear connection between your academic background and the role's core responsibilities, such as strategy, analysis, market research, or commercial operations.
Does my degree need to match the business development role for OPT eligibility?
It needs to be reasonably related, not identical. A business, economics, marketing, or management degree has a straightforward connection to BD work. Engineering or computer science degrees can also qualify if the role involves technical product sales or technology partnerships. Your Designated School Official can confirm whether a specific position meets the relatedness requirement before you accept an offer.
How do I find Strategic Business Development jobs that support OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness, so you can focus on employers already open to hiring on OPT. Searching there saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues deep in the interview process.
Does a STEM degree help me get a longer OPT period for BD roles?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, data science, economics, or engineering, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Many business development roles, particularly in technology companies, can qualify under STEM OPT if your employer enrolls in E-Verify and the job involves analytical or technical components.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from one BD job to another?
You can change employers on OPT, but you must update your employer information with your DSO and ensure the new role still relates to your field of study. There's no grace period for job changes during OPT the way there is for unemployment, so timing matters. Starting the update process with your DSO as soon as you accept a new offer reduces any gaps in authorization.