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Data Analyst Lead roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have a realistic runway to build leadership experience in data analytics while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and education for students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public. The Data Analytics Specialist plays an important role in advancing this mission by supporting cancer epidemiology research through statistical and omics data analysis, interpretation of findings, and development of research products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Analytics Specialist position supports cancer epidemiology research by performing statistical and omics data analyses; preparing publication-quality tables, figures, statistical summaries, and reports; documenting and interpreting results; and contributing to scientific manuscripts and grant-related research products.
Responsibilities:
- Performs statistical analyses of epidemiologic and cancer research data across active study protocols using established analytical plans and appropriate statistical software.
- Conducts analyses of molecular and omics datasets, including genome-wide DNA methylation and other high-dimensional data, with appropriate data quality control, management, and reproducible analytical workflows.
- Prepares publication-quality tables, figures, statistical summaries, and study reports; verifies the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of analytical outputs.
- Supports interpretation and documentation of research findings, including analytical methods and results, and maintains organized analysis code and supporting files to facilitate reproducibility.
- Contributes to scientific manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant submissions through literature review, preparation of methods/results content, and development of related tables, figures, and research materials.
- Collaborates with the principal investigator and research team to prioritize analyses across multiple ongoing studies, respond to study-specific data needs, and meet project milestones and publication timelines.
Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Statistic, Healthcare Administration or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree Business Administration, Statistics, Healthcare Administration or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Five years Experience in data analysis. or
- Required: Three years Experience in data analysis with Master's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At UT MD Anderson, the Data Analytics Specialist directly supports groundbreaking cancer research by transforming complex epidemiologic and molecular data into meaningful scientific insights. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers, contribute to impactful publications and grant-funded projects, and support discoveries that advance cancer prevention and treatment while benefiting from a workplace committed to professional growth and work-life balance.
COMPENSATION
- Salary: This is a Part-Time position.
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 116,500
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 183791
- Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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INTRODUCTION
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and education for students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public. The Data Analytics Specialist plays an important role in advancing this mission by supporting cancer epidemiology research through statistical and omics data analysis, interpretation of findings, and development of research products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Analytics Specialist position supports cancer epidemiology research by performing statistical and omics data analyses; preparing publication-quality tables, figures, statistical summaries, and reports; documenting and interpreting results; and contributing to scientific manuscripts and grant-related research products.
Responsibilities:
- Performs statistical analyses of epidemiologic and cancer research data across active study protocols using established analytical plans and appropriate statistical software.
- Conducts analyses of molecular and omics datasets, including genome-wide DNA methylation and other high-dimensional data, with appropriate data quality control, management, and reproducible analytical workflows.
- Prepares publication-quality tables, figures, statistical summaries, and study reports; verifies the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of analytical outputs.
- Supports interpretation and documentation of research findings, including analytical methods and results, and maintains organized analysis code and supporting files to facilitate reproducibility.
- Contributes to scientific manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant submissions through literature review, preparation of methods/results content, and development of related tables, figures, and research materials.
- Collaborates with the principal investigator and research team to prioritize analyses across multiple ongoing studies, respond to study-specific data needs, and meet project milestones and publication timelines.
Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Statistic, Healthcare Administration or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree Business Administration, Statistics, Healthcare Administration or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Five years Experience in data analysis. or
- Required: Three years Experience in data analysis with Master's degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At UT MD Anderson, the Data Analytics Specialist directly supports groundbreaking cancer research by transforming complex epidemiologic and molecular data into meaningful scientific insights. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers, contribute to impactful publications and grant-funded projects, and support discoveries that advance cancer prevention and treatment while benefiting from a workplace committed to professional growth and work-life balance.
COMPENSATION
- Salary: This is a Part-Time position.
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 116,500
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 183791
- Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Data Analyst Lead
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Statistics, computer science, and information systems degrees commonly qualify, but institutional coding varies, so confirm with your DSO before targeting STEM OPT roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database before signing any offer letter. A Data Analyst Lead role at a non-enrolled employer disqualifies you from the 24-month extension, regardless of how strong the offer is.
Build an I-983 training plan tied to leadership deliverables
Your I-983 must map STEM learning objectives to your actual job duties. For a lead role, document specific data strategy projects, mentorship responsibilities, and tools like SQL or Python pipelines as concrete training goals your supervisor can attest to.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for data analyst or business intelligence roles. Prior LCA activity signals an established sponsorship process, which matters when you're planning your transition before your 36 months expire.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers hiring data leads
Search Migrate Mate for Data Analyst Lead openings filtered to E-Verify-enrolled employers. The platform surfaces DOL filing history by role, so you can prioritize companies that have already navigated analyst-level sponsorship rather than starting from scratch.
Negotiate a start date that preserves your cap-gap window
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap extends your authorization through September 30. Time your offer acceptance and I-20 extension request so your STEM OPT end date doesn't fall between the petition receipt and the October 1 H-1B start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Analyst Lead role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The role itself must also provide practical training related to your degree. Your DSO reviews these conditions when approving your I-20 endorsement for the 24-month extension.
Which STEM degrees support a Data Analyst Lead STEM OPT application?
Degrees in statistics, computer science, applied mathematics, information systems, and data science commonly qualify. The determining factor is your degree's CIP code, not just the degree title. Check your transcript and confirm the CIP code with your DSO against the official DHS list before you apply to roles requiring STEM OPT eligibility.
How do I verify that a Data Analyst Lead employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Search the E-Verify employer database maintained by USCIS before accepting any offer. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT authorization. If an employer isn't enrolled at the time of your extension request, you can't use that job to qualify, even if they enroll later. Migrate Mate flags E-Verify status for employers in its listings.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a lead-level data analytics role?
Your I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree and your actual job duties. For a Data Analyst Lead, this typically includes quantitative modeling projects, cross-functional data strategy responsibilities, and tools or methodologies directly tied to your academic training. Both you and your supervisor sign the plan, and it must be updated every 12 months or whenever your role changes materially.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and receive an H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your EAD remains valid during this period as long as the petition is timely filed and non-frivolous. USCIS issues an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap extension, which you carry alongside your existing EAD.