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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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MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.
We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.
We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.
Position Overview:
MP embraces an owner operator culture, and the Data Analyst will be empowered to develop and maintain the Company’s reporting and analytics portfolio in collaboration with the broader analytics team. This position will possess a unique view of the business and support manufacturing, engineering, finance, and other functional teams in developing and analyzing operational performance, resource allocation, and future planning. The Data Analyst will be a key member of MP Magnetics analytics team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Collect, clean, and integrate data from multiple disparate sources, including ERP systems, production systems, and financial platforms, for use in manufacturing analysis and reporting.
- Develop advanced reports, dashboards, and visualizations to monitor manufacturing performance, operational efficiency, and financial KPIs.
- Perform in-depth statistical and trend analysis on production, inventory, and cost data to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Interpret complex datasets and present actionable insights with clear distinction between data-driven facts and business recommendations.
- Support enterprise-wide analytics initiatives, including predictive modeling and process optimization projects.
- Work with engineering teams to gather and analyze process data in the context of underlying physical parameters, helping drive fundamental understanding of process performance on a first principles basis.
Other Functions:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand analytical needs.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, weekly manager reports, and recurring analysis.
- Develop statistical analysis using large disparate data sources to form new insights and support data-driven decision processes.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports and analyses for senior leaders.
- Manage aspects of the analytical architecture and collection of manufacturing data.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or with manufacturing data analytics; public company experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, operational KPIs, and cost structures.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, including advanced SQL, Power BI, Python, KNIME or similar tools preferred.
- Ability to work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources and deliver clear, actionable insights.
Desired Qualities:
- Must be highly analytical, intellectually curious and a fast learner.
- Ability to identify objectives, collect and process data, analyze and interpret results, and present conclusion and recommendations.
- Must be self-directed, highly collaborative, and able to handle a variety of responsibilities.
- Ability to work with all levels within the organization, including senior management.
- Ability to work with internal customers and external agencies for compliance and controls.
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
- Familiarity with, or keen interest in learning about, mining, manufacturing, and industrial processes.
MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.
For Assistance with Application – Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.
Company Overview:
MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.
We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.
We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.
Position Overview:
MP embraces an owner operator culture, and the Data Analyst will be empowered to develop and maintain the Company’s reporting and analytics portfolio in collaboration with the broader analytics team. This position will possess a unique view of the business and support manufacturing, engineering, finance, and other functional teams in developing and analyzing operational performance, resource allocation, and future planning. The Data Analyst will be a key member of MP Magnetics analytics team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Collect, clean, and integrate data from multiple disparate sources, including ERP systems, production systems, and financial platforms, for use in manufacturing analysis and reporting.
- Develop advanced reports, dashboards, and visualizations to monitor manufacturing performance, operational efficiency, and financial KPIs.
- Perform in-depth statistical and trend analysis on production, inventory, and cost data to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Interpret complex datasets and present actionable insights with clear distinction between data-driven facts and business recommendations.
- Support enterprise-wide analytics initiatives, including predictive modeling and process optimization projects.
- Work with engineering teams to gather and analyze process data in the context of underlying physical parameters, helping drive fundamental understanding of process performance on a first principles basis.
Other Functions:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand analytical needs.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, weekly manager reports, and recurring analysis.
- Develop statistical analysis using large disparate data sources to form new insights and support data-driven decision processes.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports and analyses for senior leaders.
- Manage aspects of the analytical architecture and collection of manufacturing data.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or with manufacturing data analytics; public company experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, operational KPIs, and cost structures.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, including advanced SQL, Power BI, Python, KNIME or similar tools preferred.
- Ability to work with large, complex datasets from multiple sources and deliver clear, actionable insights.
Desired Qualities:
- Must be highly analytical, intellectually curious and a fast learner.
- Ability to identify objectives, collect and process data, analyze and interpret results, and present conclusion and recommendations.
- Must be self-directed, highly collaborative, and able to handle a variety of responsibilities.
- Ability to work with all levels within the organization, including senior management.
- Ability to work with internal customers and external agencies for compliance and controls.
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills.
- Familiarity with, or keen interest in learning about, mining, manufacturing, and industrial processes.
MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.
For Assistance with Application – Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.
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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.