STEM OPT Data Analyst Jobs
Data Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a completed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) is seeking an experienced Data Analyst II to join a high-performing analytics team focused on healthcare data, reporting, and clinical data product development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, translating data into actionable insights, and partnering with stakeholders across a large healthcare system.
Role Overview
Reporting to the High Reliability Organization (HRO) Analytics Manager, the Data Analyst II will support a cross-functional team responsible for developing clinical data products across areas such as Quality, Safety, Health Equity, Community Health, Patient Experience, Provider Wellbeing, Credentialing, Pharmacy, and Formulary.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and report data to support daily operations, strategic planning, and business performance decisions.
- Collate, model, interpret, and analyze healthcare and operational data.
- Identify trends, explain variances, and communicate findings in a clear and accessible way.
- Develop and maintain exploratory analyses, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations in partnership with analytics engineers and visualization developers.
- Create clear business definitions and documentation for data products.
- Complete thorough quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy, reliability, trustworthiness, and validity of work.
- Perform source-to-target data validation for dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to define needs, align on priorities, and support strategic objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in analysis or a related field required.
- Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience
- 2–3 years of experience working with data required; healthcare data experience preferred.
- Experience with relational databases, SQL, data visualization, and business intelligence tools such as Tableau.
- Experience conducting quality assurance, data validation, and analysis to support accurate reporting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Healthcare knowledge, especially related to electronic medical record data, preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of statistical analyses, including variance analysis and statistical significance, preferred.
- Project management skills or experience are a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid schedule with onsite work required; candidates should be flexible based on weekly or monthly business needs.
- Remote workdays require a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment.
- Teams video is required and must be accessed using Mass General Brigham-provided equipment.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual
Grade
6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
INTRODUCTION
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO) is seeking an experienced Data Analyst II to join a high-performing analytics team focused on healthcare data, reporting, and clinical data product development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, translating data into actionable insights, and partnering with stakeholders across a large healthcare system.
Role Overview
Reporting to the High Reliability Organization (HRO) Analytics Manager, the Data Analyst II will support a cross-functional team responsible for developing clinical data products across areas such as Quality, Safety, Health Equity, Community Health, Patient Experience, Provider Wellbeing, Credentialing, Pharmacy, and Formulary.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and report data to support daily operations, strategic planning, and business performance decisions.
- Collate, model, interpret, and analyze healthcare and operational data.
- Identify trends, explain variances, and communicate findings in a clear and accessible way.
- Develop and maintain exploratory analyses, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations in partnership with analytics engineers and visualization developers.
- Create clear business definitions and documentation for data products.
- Complete thorough quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy, reliability, trustworthiness, and validity of work.
- Perform source-to-target data validation for dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to define needs, align on priorities, and support strategic objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in analysis or a related field required.
- Experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience
- 2–3 years of experience working with data required; healthcare data experience preferred.
- Experience with relational databases, SQL, data visualization, and business intelligence tools such as Tableau.
- Experience conducting quality assurance, data validation, and analysis to support accurate reporting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Healthcare knowledge, especially related to electronic medical record data, preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of statistical analyses, including variance analysis and statistical significance, preferred.
- Project management skills or experience are a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid schedule with onsite work required; candidates should be flexible based on weekly or monthly business needs.
- Remote workdays require a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment.
- Teams video is required and must be accessed using Mass General Brigham-provided equipment.
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual
Grade
6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. A mismatch between your transcript and the listed CIP code can disqualify you from the extension even if your major sounds STEM-adjacent.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the employer's E-Verify company ID or look it up through E-Verify's employer search. A data analyst offer from a non-enrolled employer cannot support your STEM OPT extension, regardless of role fit or company size.
Draft your I-983 training plan around data deliverables
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to the role. For data analyst positions, name the tools, models, or reporting systems you'll work with. Vague plans get rejected. Align each objective to a skill your STEM degree prepared you to develop.
Target companies with active H-1B LCA filings
Employers who file Labor Condition Applications for data roles through DOL have already built sponsorship infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B visa filing history in analytics and data science occupations before you apply.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Run the job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the DOL wage level for your role. If your offered wage falls below Level I or II for your metro area, your employer may face LCA compliance issues when you later need H-1B sponsorship.
File your extension at least 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Late filing with no receipt notice leaves you without valid work authorization, so coordinate your I-765 timeline with your DSO well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a data analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Data analyst roles typically qualify if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, information systems, or data science, and your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also use your STEM training, which you document in the I-983 training plan submitted to your DSO and co-signed by your employer.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the E-Verify employer database by company name to confirm enrollment status. Ask your recruiter for the E-Verify company ID as a backup. Enrollment must be active at the time you begin STEM OPT employment. If your employer is not enrolled, they cannot lawfully employ you under the STEM OPT extension, even if they are otherwise willing to sponsor future H-1B status.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a data analyst position?
The I-983 requires a description of how the position relates to your STEM degree, specific learning goals tied to your work, and a supervision and evaluation structure. For data analyst roles, this means naming the analytical methods, programming languages, or business intelligence tools you'll use and explaining how they connect to skills from your degree program. Your employer's authorized signatory must co-sign the plan before your extension begins.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT is expiring during H-1B season?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT end date and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need to file anything separately. Your EAD may show an earlier expiration date, but the cap-gap extension is confirmed through your I-20 and USCIS records, not a new card.
Where can I find data analyst jobs that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B filing history in data and analytics roles, so you're not spending time on companies that can't support your authorization. You can search by job title, location, and degree field to identify openings where STEM OPT students have a clear path through the extension and into H-1B sponsorship.