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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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Get Access To All JobsMedical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.
Note: Remote role with ad-hoc/situational on-site requirement in Brooklyn, Ohio.
Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
Job Summary:
Delivers systems optimization, development, and support of all aspects of the Clinical Management System. Configures the applications software to reflect the design decisions and workflow requirements obtained from all departments/areas to deliver high quality member/provider experiences. Provides data support, automation, metric reporting and research for testing requirements, audit, and data delivery efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
- Designs and executes configurations within the clinical management systems and supports database maintenance.
- Designs and executes automated solutions for efficient data delivery.
- Delivers impact analysis for defect management and project justification.
- Generates metric reporting for department functions and system performance.
- Manages IT open issue and resolution support.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, health information management, management information systems, or related field.
- In lieu of degree, may consider equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
- 3 years of experience in health information systems support and/or administration (e.g., EPIC, Med Compass, OnBase) or equivalent experience managing user needs, recommending, and implementing system enhancements.
Professional Certification(s):
- Health Information Management Systems & Services (HIMSS) certification desired.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of processes related to the healthcare industry.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Intermediate proficiency with general purpose programming languages such as: HTML, Java, and/or business rules engines development. SQL server query writing skills.
- Knowledge of the Software Development lifecycle.
- Ability to translate business requirement into functional needs and communicate same to technical resources.
Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:
A Great Place to Work:
- We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
- Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
- On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
- Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
- The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
- Business casual attire, including jeans.
Excellent Benefits and Compensation:
- Employee bonus program.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
- Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
- Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
- After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.
An Investment in You:
- Career development programs and classes.
- Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
- Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.
About Medical Mutual:
Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.
We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.
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Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.
Note: Remote role with ad-hoc/situational on-site requirement in Brooklyn, Ohio.
Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.
Job Summary:
Delivers systems optimization, development, and support of all aspects of the Clinical Management System. Configures the applications software to reflect the design decisions and workflow requirements obtained from all departments/areas to deliver high quality member/provider experiences. Provides data support, automation, metric reporting and research for testing requirements, audit, and data delivery efficiencies.
Responsibilities:
- Designs and executes configurations within the clinical management systems and supports database maintenance.
- Designs and executes automated solutions for efficient data delivery.
- Delivers impact analysis for defect management and project justification.
- Generates metric reporting for department functions and system performance.
- Manages IT open issue and resolution support.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, health information management, management information systems, or related field.
- In lieu of degree, may consider equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
- 3 years of experience in health information systems support and/or administration (e.g., EPIC, Med Compass, OnBase) or equivalent experience managing user needs, recommending, and implementing system enhancements.
Professional Certification(s):
- Health Information Management Systems & Services (HIMSS) certification desired.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of processes related to the healthcare industry.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Intermediate proficiency with general purpose programming languages such as: HTML, Java, and/or business rules engines development. SQL server query writing skills.
- Knowledge of the Software Development lifecycle.
- Ability to translate business requirement into functional needs and communicate same to technical resources.
Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:
A Great Place to Work:
- We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
- Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
- On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
- Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
- The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
- Business casual attire, including jeans.
Excellent Benefits and Compensation:
- Employee bonus program.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
- Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
- Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
- After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.
An Investment in You:
- Career development programs and classes.
- Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
- Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.
About Medical Mutual:
Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.
There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.
We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.
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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 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.
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Find Configuration Analyst JobsFrequently 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.
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