STEM OPT Configuration Analyst Jobs
Configuration Analyst roles in IT systems management, enterprise software, and infrastructure support qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, information technology, or a related CIP-coded field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize your 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization.
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Job Summary: We are seeking a configuration analyst for configuring new/existing customer implementations for RevSpring’s proprietary SaaS (software as a service) applications. This individual will be responsible for configuring customer web applications (portals) and pay gateways for RevSpring customers.
Essential Functions:
- Gather, evaluate and organize customer requirements and translate to appropriate portal configurations
- Analyze inbound data files and ensure data integrity
- SME (subject matter expert) for existing and new configuration options (for multiple applications)
- Documentation and Training for existing and new configuration options
- Documentation and maintaining customer configuration profiles
- Working directly with Project Managers, Software Developers and Quality Assurance Analyst
- Some direct client communication is required
Minimum Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
- SQL skills (ability to write and execute SQL queries)
- Great Attention to Detail and strong follow through skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Outstanding Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience coding and reviewing HTML / HTML 5
- Highly motivated, self-directed individual with the ability to work effectively within a team
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, responsibilities and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Java
- JSON
- JavaScript
- CSS
- ACH (automated clearing house)
- EFT (electronic funds transfer)
- IVR (interactive voice response)
- ETL / Data Warehouse
- Up to 10% travel may be required
Education: Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a minimum of two years’ experience with software development and/or Quality Assurance testing software applications.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of both internal and external sources.
Physical Capabilities: The physical capabilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
RevSpring is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Note: This Job Description may not describe all of the job responsibilities and standards assigned to this position. The duties may change from time to time. RevSpring does not discriminate against any group in hiring or employment practices. Nothing in this job description constitutes a contract for employment.
Job Title: Configuration Analyst
Job Summary: We are seeking a configuration analyst for configuring new/existing customer implementations for RevSpring’s proprietary SaaS (software as a service) applications. This individual will be responsible for configuring customer web applications (portals) and pay gateways for RevSpring customers.
Essential Functions:
- Gather, evaluate and organize customer requirements and translate to appropriate portal configurations
- Analyze inbound data files and ensure data integrity
- SME (subject matter expert) for existing and new configuration options (for multiple applications)
- Documentation and Training for existing and new configuration options
- Documentation and maintaining customer configuration profiles
- Working directly with Project Managers, Software Developers and Quality Assurance Analyst
- Some direct client communication is required
Minimum Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
- SQL skills (ability to write and execute SQL queries)
- Great Attention to Detail and strong follow through skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Outstanding Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience coding and reviewing HTML / HTML 5
- Highly motivated, self-directed individual with the ability to work effectively within a team
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, responsibilities and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Java
- JSON
- JavaScript
- CSS
- ACH (automated clearing house)
- EFT (electronic funds transfer)
- IVR (interactive voice response)
- ETL / Data Warehouse
- Up to 10% travel may be required
Education: Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a minimum of two years’ experience with software development and/or Quality Assurance testing software applications.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of both internal and external sources.
Physical Capabilities: The physical capabilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
RevSpring is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Note: This Job Description may not describe all of the job responsibilities and standards assigned to this position. The duties may change from time to time. RevSpring does not discriminate against any group in hiring or employment practices. Nothing in this job description constitutes a contract for employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Configuration Analyst
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Check O*NET for the SOC code tied to Configuration Analyst roles, then confirm your degree's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information systems, or systems engineering typically qualify, but IT management degrees vary by school.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Any employer who wants to hire you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer database by company name before your offer stage, not after, to avoid delays that eat into your authorization window.
Build your I-983 training plan around configuration work
Your I-983 must map your Configuration Analyst duties to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Document specific tasks like software build management, environment provisioning, and change control workflows so your DSO can certify the plan ties directly to your field of study.
Target employers with active IT infrastructure teams
Configuration Analyst roles sit inside IT ops, DevOps, and enterprise systems departments. Companies running large ERP, ITSM, or cloud environments hire for this function regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers verified to hire STEM OPT candidates in systems and IT roles.
Understand cap-gap protection if your OPT bridges H-1B
If you file an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS requires your employer to have filed a timely, non-frivolous H-1B petition to trigger this coverage.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
STEM OPT employers must pay you the same wage as similarly situated U.S. workers. Look up the prevailing wage for Configuration Analyst under the correct SOC code using OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer, so you can flag below-market compensation early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Configuration Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and how the employer classifies the role. Configuration Analyst positions typically fall under SOC codes for computer systems analysts or software quality assurance roles. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like computer science or information systems and the role directly applies that training, your DSO can authorize the 24-month STEM OPT extension.
What happens if my employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify?
You can't work on a STEM OPT extension at a non-E-Verify employer. E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement, not a preference. If your employer isn't enrolled when you apply for the extension, they need to register first. Your DSO won't recommend the extension and USCIS won't approve your I-765 without confirmed employer E-Verify participation.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Configuration Analyst position?
Your I-983 must describe how your Configuration Analyst duties connect to your STEM degree. Include specifics like configuration management database maintenance, software deployment pipelines, environment lifecycle management, or ITSM platform administration. Vague job descriptions get flagged during DSO review. Both you and your employer supervisor must sign the form, and your DSO must certify it before your extension takes effect.
How do I find Configuration Analyst employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Configuration Analyst roles at employers verified to support STEM OPT work authorization. Many IT employers post Configuration Analyst positions without explicitly advertising STEM OPT eligibility, so filtering by E-Verify enrollment status saves significant time compared to researching each employer individually during your job search.
Can I work as a Configuration Analyst while my STEM OPT extension is pending?
Yes, if you applied for the extension before your initial 12-month OPT EAD expired and you remain employed with the same employer, you're covered by an automatic 180-day cap-gap while USCIS adjudicates your I-765. If you change employers during this pending period, your new employer must be E-Verify enrolled and you must update your I-983 training plan with your DSO before starting.