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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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Do you enjoy contributing to a technical team, while closely working with stakeholders to produce technical outputs that demonstrate the optimal path forward for a customer? This is the role of our Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis Engineer working to support the customer each day, performing RF analyses to protect their operations CONUS and OCONUS. Through this role, you will get the opportunity to help ensure spectrum access to support the defense client’s mission at home and abroad.
The RF Analysis Engineer provides technical support in the areas of spectrum management, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and spectrum policy. You’ll support government meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements by preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials to share technical analyses. You’ll coordinate with defense organizations, federal agencies, industry partners, and standards bodies to assess emerging technologies, spectrum-sharing initiatives, regulatory developments, and spectrum access strategies. You’ll deliver subject matter expertise and technical recommendations to support defense spectrum modernization and electromagnetic spectrum superiority objectives.
As an RF Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for everything from validating input data, devising an analysis methodology, and ensuring the quality of technical outputs to convey results concisely and clearly. You will also support a lead engineer in representing the client’s interests in technical working groups with your peers.
Work with us as we ensure mission-critical spectrum access for the client and the nation.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You Have:
- 2+ years of experience with RF engineering
- 1+ years of experience conducting Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) analyses for federal spectrum-dependent systems
- Knowledge of wireless communications systems
- Knowledge of federal spectrum-dependent mission systems
- Knowledge of 4G and 5G RAN technologies
- Knowledge of RF Link Budget
- Ability to create briefs and presentations for the client
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics or STEM
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Nice If You Have:
- Experience in MATLAB, Python, or programming languages suitable to augment or enhance COTS RF simulation capabilities
- Knowledge of RF protocols and propagation models
- Master's degree in Physics or STEM
COMPENSATION
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
IDENTITY STATEMENT
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
CANDIDATE AI USAGE POLICY
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
WORK MODEL
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
INTRODUCTION
Do you enjoy contributing to a technical team, while closely working with stakeholders to produce technical outputs that demonstrate the optimal path forward for a customer? This is the role of our Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis Engineer working to support the customer each day, performing RF analyses to protect their operations CONUS and OCONUS. Through this role, you will get the opportunity to help ensure spectrum access to support the defense client’s mission at home and abroad.
The RF Analysis Engineer provides technical support in the areas of spectrum management, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and spectrum policy. You’ll support government meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements by preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials to share technical analyses. You’ll coordinate with defense organizations, federal agencies, industry partners, and standards bodies to assess emerging technologies, spectrum-sharing initiatives, regulatory developments, and spectrum access strategies. You’ll deliver subject matter expertise and technical recommendations to support defense spectrum modernization and electromagnetic spectrum superiority objectives.
As an RF Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for everything from validating input data, devising an analysis methodology, and ensuring the quality of technical outputs to convey results concisely and clearly. You will also support a lead engineer in representing the client’s interests in technical working groups with your peers.
Work with us as we ensure mission-critical spectrum access for the client and the nation.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You Have:
- 2+ years of experience with RF engineering
- 1+ years of experience conducting Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) analyses for federal spectrum-dependent systems
- Knowledge of wireless communications systems
- Knowledge of federal spectrum-dependent mission systems
- Knowledge of 4G and 5G RAN technologies
- Knowledge of RF Link Budget
- Ability to create briefs and presentations for the client
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics or STEM
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Nice If You Have:
- Experience in MATLAB, Python, or programming languages suitable to augment or enhance COTS RF simulation capabilities
- Knowledge of RF protocols and propagation models
- Master's degree in Physics or STEM
COMPENSATION
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
IDENTITY STATEMENT
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
CANDIDATE AI USAGE POLICY
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
WORK MODEL
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Business Data Analyst
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.