STEM OPT Business Intelligence Intern Jobs

Business Intelligence Intern roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, data science, statistics, or information systems. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build analytics experience while on F-1 status.

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GSK
Business Intelligence Manager
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GSK
New 6h ago
Business Intelligence Manager
GSK
Durham, North Carolina
Business Analysis
Strategy & Corporate Development
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Business Analyst
Business Strategy
Data Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amtex Systems Inc
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
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Amtex Systems Inc
New 11h ago
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Amtex Systems Inc
United States
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
On-Site
Bachelor's

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North Carolina State University
Business Intelligence Analyst
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North Carolina State University
New 12h ago
Business Intelligence Analyst
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analyst
Data Science
Data Analytics
$70k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Kaleida Health
Business Intelligence Developer II
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Kaleida Health
New 17h ago
Business Intelligence Developer II
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, New York
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
$86k - $118k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Boston College
Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer
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Boston College
New 19h ago
Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analyst
Data Science
Data Analytics
$78k - $119k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Business Intelligence Intern

Verify your CIP code before applying

Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your transcript or DSO and cross-check it against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Business analytics and applied statistics degrees qualify; general business administration degrees typically don't.

Filter job listings by E-Verify status

Before spending time on any application, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify. A company can claim E-Verify participation without current enrollment, so check directly through the E-Verify employer search tool rather than relying on job posting language.

Target companies with active BI tool contracts

Employers using Tableau, Power BI, or Databricks at scale have dedicated analytics teams, meaning they've hired BI interns before and understand OPT paperwork. Look for job descriptions that list specific platform certifications rather than generic 'data skills.'

Draft your I-983 training plan around BI deliverables

Your I-983 must connect your STEM degree to specific job duties. Map coursework in SQL, statistical modeling, or data warehousing directly to intern projects like dashboard builds or ETL pipeline work. Vague training plans are the most common STEM OPT compliance failure.

Use Migrate Mate to reach pre-screened BI employers

Search Business Intelligence Intern roles on Migrate Mate, where every listing is filtered for E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT eligibility. You skip the step of manually verifying employer compliance before each application.

Benchmark prevailing wages before negotiating your offer

Look up the SOC code for Business Intelligence Analysts on the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I prevailing wage in your metro area. Your internship offer should meet or exceed this figure, and knowing the number before negotiating puts you in a stronger position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Business Intelligence Intern role qualify for STEM OPT?

Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, or information systems. The role itself must involve applying STEM knowledge directly, which BI work typically satisfies through data modeling, statistical analysis, and programming. Confirm your specific degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before submitting your STEM OPT extension application to your DSO.

Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me as a STEM OPT intern?

Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not just a recommendation. You must confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, because starting work at a non-enrolled employer voids your STEM OPT authorization. You can verify enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search. Migrate Mate filters all Business Intelligence Intern listings for active E-Verify enrollment so you don't have to check manually.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for a BI internship?

The I-983 requires you and your employer to document how the position applies your STEM degree. For a BI intern, that means connecting specific coursework, such as database management, statistical modeling, or data visualization, to concrete job tasks like building dashboards, writing SQL queries, or supporting ETL pipelines. USCIS expects a clear line between your academic training and the actual work, so generic descriptions of 'data analysis' without degree-level specificity are a common reason DSOs send I-983s back for revision.

Can I stay authorized if my OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending for me?

Yes, through cap-gap protection. If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, your F-1 status and work authorization automatically extend through September 30 of that year. Your EAD card will show an earlier expiration date, but USCIS cap-gap rules cover the gap. Carry your OPT EAD, your I-20 with the cap-gap endorsement from your DSO, and your H-1B receipt notice as a combined authorization package.

How do I find Business Intelligence Intern roles that are open to STEM OPT students?

Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces BI intern listings specifically filtered for STEM OPT eligibility and E-Verify enrollment. Standard job boards show all open roles regardless of work authorization compatibility, so you end up applying to positions where the employer isn't set up to hire OPT students. Targeting pre-screened listings saves weeks of back-and-forth with recruiters who don't understand STEM OPT requirements.