STEM OPT Applications Specialist Jobs
Applications Specialist roles sit squarely in STEM-designated fields, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize your training period. A STEM degree in a qualifying CIP code, typically computer science, engineering, or information systems, is required to extend.
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At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
The Software Enterprise Deployment and Integration team is the team that delivers solutions to the public safety sector. We are committed to providing technology and tools which will allow customers to focus on their mission, and enable them to respond faster with smarter and safer decisions. We deploy and support products such as Emergency Call Handling, 911 Equipment, Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management Systems, Jail Management Systems and Mobile Data Computing, among other offerings.
Works with the customer to understand deep business requirements as it relates to MSI Emergency Call Handling applications. Includes requirements documentation, implementation, verification, training, and support. Utilizes industry knowledge and assesses client needs to drive successful product deployment. Responsibilities include Workflow Config, UI Customization, Provisioning, Training on MSI Emergency Call Handling Applications, Capture Application Level Design Needs with a Solutions Architect, Creating or Maintaining Supporting Documents including organizational workflows, and Go Live Support. Works as an internal and external liaison between customers and project managers with technical deployment teams. May assist in developing user documentation and custom training programs.
Job Description
The Emergency Call Handling (ECH) Application Specialist will report to the CCSS Application Specialist Manager. The Application Specialist is ultimately accountable for the provisioning of MSI ECH application(s) to meet the need of the customer’s design specifics, including participating in the solution detailed design, as well as the remote and on-site provisioning, administrative instruction, cutover support, and handoff to Support for Motorola’s on-premise and cloud-hosted ECH solutions.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform system provisioning for ECH applications, and instruct customers on how to complete some ongoing configuration and maintenance tasks.
- The successful candidate will closely collaborate with multiple teams, including sales, deployment, product, and support to plan activities, resolve problems, and ensure applications align with customer objectives.
- Communicate with customers to evaluate business processes, assess needs, and define system design requirements.
- Documents all changes to the solution, including call flow or UI updates, that may occur during the implementation phase of the project.
- Ensures that provisioning/quality issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provides support to Customer and Channel Partners while deploying the ECH solution into a production environment.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned applications to troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct technical problems and issues.
- The person filling this role will primarily provide detailed technical and administration instruction on the ECH application ecosystem. May also be responsible for delivering end user instruction or content development.
- Continued education to stay current with industry best practices, emerging 911 technologies, and MSI products across the ecosystem.
- This position requires someone who is independent, demonstrates strong technical and instructional skills, is detail-oriented, is adept at multitasking, and willing to travel to customer locations. This position will work both independently and in team environments. The position requires someone who can prioritize the work to ensure accurate and timely execution of deliverables. A thirst for knowledge is essential.
Preferred Skills:
- Public Safety Dispatch/Calltaking experience
- Knowledge of 911/public safety, including basic telecommunications and/or networking
- Basic knowledge of networking, PCs, and Operating Systems
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace
- Self motivated in both team and solo environments
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Committed to accuracy and high standards
- Adept at building strong relationships internally and externally
- Ability to scope effort and coordinate work to meet internal, external, and project timelines
- Customer Service focused
- Experience with installation, administration, and troubleshooting
- Previous experience in Public Safety Applications deployment and integration, and/or operations and administration preferred.
- Exercises judgment in the selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.
- Must be able to travel up to 75% as required for this position.
Basic Requirements
Required Skills:
- High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Computer Science, Emergency Management, IT, or Technology required.
- 3+ years of experience in the following areas: Software Provisioning or Deployment, Public Safety, Technical Training, or Instructional design, and Public Safety credentials (such as NENA, ENP, APCO RPL).
- Must be able to obtain a background clearance as required by our government customers.
Travel Requirements
50-75%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
Target Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
The Software Enterprise Deployment and Integration team is the team that delivers solutions to the public safety sector. We are committed to providing technology and tools which will allow customers to focus on their mission, and enable them to respond faster with smarter and safer decisions. We deploy and support products such as Emergency Call Handling, 911 Equipment, Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management Systems, Jail Management Systems and Mobile Data Computing, among other offerings.
Works with the customer to understand deep business requirements as it relates to MSI Emergency Call Handling applications. Includes requirements documentation, implementation, verification, training, and support. Utilizes industry knowledge and assesses client needs to drive successful product deployment. Responsibilities include Workflow Config, UI Customization, Provisioning, Training on MSI Emergency Call Handling Applications, Capture Application Level Design Needs with a Solutions Architect, Creating or Maintaining Supporting Documents including organizational workflows, and Go Live Support. Works as an internal and external liaison between customers and project managers with technical deployment teams. May assist in developing user documentation and custom training programs.
Job Description
The Emergency Call Handling (ECH) Application Specialist will report to the CCSS Application Specialist Manager. The Application Specialist is ultimately accountable for the provisioning of MSI ECH application(s) to meet the need of the customer’s design specifics, including participating in the solution detailed design, as well as the remote and on-site provisioning, administrative instruction, cutover support, and handoff to Support for Motorola’s on-premise and cloud-hosted ECH solutions.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform system provisioning for ECH applications, and instruct customers on how to complete some ongoing configuration and maintenance tasks.
- The successful candidate will closely collaborate with multiple teams, including sales, deployment, product, and support to plan activities, resolve problems, and ensure applications align with customer objectives.
- Communicate with customers to evaluate business processes, assess needs, and define system design requirements.
- Documents all changes to the solution, including call flow or UI updates, that may occur during the implementation phase of the project.
- Ensures that provisioning/quality issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provides support to Customer and Channel Partners while deploying the ECH solution into a production environment.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned applications to troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct technical problems and issues.
- The person filling this role will primarily provide detailed technical and administration instruction on the ECH application ecosystem. May also be responsible for delivering end user instruction or content development.
- Continued education to stay current with industry best practices, emerging 911 technologies, and MSI products across the ecosystem.
- This position requires someone who is independent, demonstrates strong technical and instructional skills, is detail-oriented, is adept at multitasking, and willing to travel to customer locations. This position will work both independently and in team environments. The position requires someone who can prioritize the work to ensure accurate and timely execution of deliverables. A thirst for knowledge is essential.
Preferred Skills:
- Public Safety Dispatch/Calltaking experience
- Knowledge of 911/public safety, including basic telecommunications and/or networking
- Basic knowledge of networking, PCs, and Operating Systems
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace
- Self motivated in both team and solo environments
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Committed to accuracy and high standards
- Adept at building strong relationships internally and externally
- Ability to scope effort and coordinate work to meet internal, external, and project timelines
- Customer Service focused
- Experience with installation, administration, and troubleshooting
- Previous experience in Public Safety Applications deployment and integration, and/or operations and administration preferred.
- Exercises judgment in the selection of methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.
- Must be able to travel up to 75% as required for this position.
Basic Requirements
Required Skills:
- High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Computer Science, Emergency Management, IT, or Technology required.
- 3+ years of experience in the following areas: Software Provisioning or Deployment, Public Safety, Technical Training, or Instructional design, and Public Safety credentials (such as NENA, ENP, APCO RPL).
- Must be able to obtain a background clearance as required by our government customers.
Travel Requirements
50-75%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
Target Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Applications Specialist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a STEM-designated field on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Applications Specialist roles often require computer science or information systems backgrounds, so a mismatch in your CIP code can disqualify your extension before it starts.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the employer's E-Verify company ID or have HR confirm active enrollment status before signing. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, and switching employers mid-extension restarts your 60-day unemployment clock.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT employers
Search Applications Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not manually vetting each employer's compliance status before reaching the offer stage.
Draft your I-983 training plan around measurable outcomes
Your training plan must show a direct connection between your STEM degree and the Applications Specialist duties you'll perform. Frame goals around specific technical skills you'll develop, such as system integration testing or enterprise software configuration, not broad job responsibilities. Your DSO reviews this document, and vague plans get returned.
Target employers with enterprise software licensing agreements
Companies holding multi-year contracts with SAP, Salesforce, or Oracle consistently need Applications Specialists and plan hiring 12 to 18 months in advance. Targeting employers mid-contract renewal, when headcount decisions are being finalized, puts you in front of structured hiring timelines rather than reactive backfills.
Align your offer start date with your OPT end date
If your H-1B visa cap-gap petition is pending when your 12-month OPT expires, your work authorization continues automatically through September 30. Coordinate your Applications Specialist start date so your employer files the I-983 amendment with USCIS before your OPT EAD end date to avoid any gap in authorized employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Applications Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering, and the role involves applying that technical background directly. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility, USCIS evaluates whether the duties of the Applications Specialist position connect to your specific degree field. Your DSO confirms this connection when approving your I-20 for the extension.
What does the E-Verify requirement mean for Applications Specialist job seekers?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the time you begin work. For Applications Specialist roles, which are common at mid-size software vendors and enterprise IT departments, enrollment status varies. Ask HR for the company's E-Verify employer ID before your final interview. Employers who aren't enrolled cannot be added to your I-983 training plan, and your DSO will not sign off on the extension.
What should the I-983 training plan include for an Applications Specialist position?
The I-983 must document specific goals that link your STEM degree to the daily responsibilities of the Applications Specialist role. Include measurable learning objectives such as configuring application modules, conducting user acceptance testing, or developing integration workflows. Generic descriptions like 'gain experience in software' are insufficient. Both you and your employer supervisor must sign, and your DSO reviews the plan for compliance before authorizing the STEM OPT extension.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm an Applications Specialist on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your Applications Specialist role without interruption while USCIS adjudicates the petition. If your petition is not selected or is denied, your authorization ends and you must stop working. Track your EAD expiration and H-1B filing timeline carefully with your DSO.
Where can I find Applications Specialist jobs from employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Applications Specialist roles filtered by employers with E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring experience, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to support your work authorization. Searching by role title alongside STEM OPT eligibility filters saves time you'd otherwise spend researching each employer's compliance status independently before reaching the offer stage.