STEM OPT Business Data Analyst Jobs
Business Data Analyst roles in analytics, statistics, and information systems qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a Form I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you passionate about turning data into insights that drive business decisions? UL Solutions is looking for an Associate Business Data Analyst to help develop data, analytics, and reporting solutions that empower stakeholders across the organization.
In this role, you'll build BI dashboards and KPIs, improve data quality, troubleshoot reporting issues, document processes, and deliver training that helps teams make better, data-driven decisions.
If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, and collaborating across business and technology teams, this is a great opportunity to grow your career while supporting UL Solutions' mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in defining, developing, and deploying data, analytics and reporting products and services that integrate and convey complex data/information and maintains data catalog to provide key data sources to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop Business Intelligence (BI) visualizations and KPIs by configuring BI software and performing data cleansing and mapping from various systems.
- Investigate and troubleshoot system and configuration issues impacting data quality and reporting.
- Liaise with senior team members, IT and Business Operations on more complex data issues and configuration.
- Draft detailed process documentation for data collection, mapping, validation, analysis, and visualization.
- Document and deliver end-user training, work instructions and job aides.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- University Degree (Equivalent to bachelor's degree) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance or a related discipline.
- Experience in data and statistical analysis strongly preferred.
- Strong in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, data management and data integration skills with an ability to organize, analyze and correlate data information.
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the globe and in a virtual work environment.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.
COMPENSATION
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 USD and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
Our global network of 80+ laboratories is constantly evolving, because the world around us is always changing. We embrace this — we invest in improving our equipment and our skills so we’re one step ahead of the market. One day we could be setting up a burn test and the next, simulating a tornado. And because we’re always evolving, your career will evolve alongside us, whether you’re working on brand new technology or connecting with experts around the globe. Join our team, drive the growth of our organization and deliver real change — in a changing world.
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Confirm your CIP code qualifies
Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your transcript or DSO and cross-reference it against DHS's STEM Designated Degree Program list. Statistics, computer science, and information systems CIP codes typically qualify; a general business degree often doesn't without a quantitative concentration.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Before applying, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify by searching the E-Verify employer search tool directly. Many analytics teams at consulting firms or regional companies opt out, which disqualifies them from hiring you on a STEM OPT extension regardless of role fit.
Target LCA-filing employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with active Labor Condition Application filings for data analyst roles. This filters your search to companies already familiar with work authorization requirements, cutting the time you spend educating hiring managers about STEM OPT.
Prepare your I-983 training plan before the offer
Draft the learning objectives and supervisor evaluation sections of Form I-983 tailored to the Business Data Analyst role you're targeting. Arriving with a near-complete training plan shows employers the extension process is manageable and accelerates their HR sign-off.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Look up the SOC code 15-2051 wage level for your target metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate, so knowing the floor protects you from low-ball offers that create compliance risk.
Understand cap-gap if your OPT end date overlaps October
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. File your I-765 renewal for the STEM OPT extension early so you have continuous authorization if the H-1B path also opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Data Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your job duties align with a STEM-designated CIP code on the DHS list and your degree falls under a qualifying field such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or information systems. The role itself isn't automatically STEM-eligible; the connection between your specific degree and the analyst function is what USCIS evaluates when your DSO recommends the extension.
What does an employer need to do to hire me on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. They also need to sign Form I-983, which documents your training objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedule in the Business Data Analyst role. The signed I-983 goes to your DSO before the extension is recommended, so start that conversation with HR as soon as you have an offer.
How do I find Business Data Analyst jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with Labor Condition Application filing history for data and analyst roles, which signals familiarity with work authorization sponsorship. Targeting companies that have filed LCAs reduces the friction of explaining your status and increases the chance the employer already has an E-Verify account and an HR process in place.
What happens to my work authorization if my STEM OPT expires while I'm waiting for an H-1B decision?
If your employer submitted an H-1B petition before your OPT or STEM OPT end date and you were selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your Business Data Analyst role without interruption during that gap, but you must remain employed by the same petitioning employer.
What is Form I-983 and what does it need to cover for a data analyst position?
Form I-983 is the mandatory training plan that documents how your Business Data Analyst role advances your STEM education. It must specify learning objectives tied to your degree field, identify your direct supervisor, and outline the evaluation schedule USCIS requires. Your employer signs it, your DSO submits it, and you must update it if your role, supervisor, or work location changes materially during the extension period.