STEM OPT Data Analytics Engineer Jobs
Data Analytics Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you work for up to 36 months post-graduation when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Your STEM degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field unlocks the 24-month extension, giving you a realistic runway to transition to long-term sponsorship.
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Convert data from all forms into usable data for First Students Operation Products. Adheres to standard operating procedures around route and student management system, ensures accurate submission, and uploads and maintains the route & student data for all First Student products used by FS Locations and School Districts. Play a support role around data converted into First Student products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform the processes for converting route data from all forms (3rd party systems data exports, MS-Excel documents, etc.) into FS platforms.
- Perform Data Validation and Analysis on data loaded by process and provide feedback to First Student locations to achieve business goals.
- Play a support role for First Student Products for locations to work with Application Development Teams for resolution.
- Manages time effectively, prioritizing, and escalating tasks and issues as necessary.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned including help with special projects.
- Determines how to convert route information into usable data that conforms to First Student system according to the data requirements.
- Problem solving data issues related to data integration process into FS products.
- Ability to determine when to escalate to Customer, Operations or IT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Analytics, MIS, Computer Science or related field.
- Excellent Communication Skills (Oral/Written).
- Excellent Customer Satisfaction Skills.
- Ability to work multiple projects.
- Proficient in MS-Excel and macro building. Knowledge of MS Access is a plus.
- Working knowledge of relational database experience, specifically with SQL and/or Oracle a plus.
- Working knowledge of routing concepts and/or any commercial mapping software tools.
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.
INTRODUCTION
Convert data from all forms into usable data for First Students Operation Products. Adheres to standard operating procedures around route and student management system, ensures accurate submission, and uploads and maintains the route & student data for all First Student products used by FS Locations and School Districts. Play a support role around data converted into First Student products.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform the processes for converting route data from all forms (3rd party systems data exports, MS-Excel documents, etc.) into FS platforms.
- Perform Data Validation and Analysis on data loaded by process and provide feedback to First Student locations to achieve business goals.
- Play a support role for First Student Products for locations to work with Application Development Teams for resolution.
- Manages time effectively, prioritizing, and escalating tasks and issues as necessary.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned including help with special projects.
- Determines how to convert route information into usable data that conforms to First Student system according to the data requirements.
- Problem solving data issues related to data integration process into FS products.
- Ability to determine when to escalate to Customer, Operations or IT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Analytics, MIS, Computer Science or related field.
- Excellent Communication Skills (Oral/Written).
- Excellent Customer Satisfaction Skills.
- Ability to work multiple projects.
- Proficient in MS-Excel and macro building. Knowledge of MS Access is a plus.
- Working knowledge of relational database experience, specifically with SQL and/or Oracle a plus.
- Working knowledge of routing concepts and/or any commercial mapping software tools.
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Analytics Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field on the official STEM OPT designated degree program list. Data science, computer science, and statistics CIP codes all qualify, but some interdisciplinary programs do not.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer identification number before signing anything. An employer that isn't enrolled can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and switching roles mid-extension restarts your I-983 training plan clock.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Data Analytics Engineer roles by employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions, giving you a clear signal they're set up for long-term sponsorship before you invest time in their interview process.
Build your I-983 training plan around analytics deliverables
Draft measurable learning objectives tied to specific tools and outcomes, such as building a production data pipeline or completing an A/B testing framework. USCIS reviewers expect concrete, role-specific goals, not generic descriptions of analytics work.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wages
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for Data Analytics Engineer roles in your target metro. Accepting below the applicable prevailing wage can jeopardize your employer's ability to file an LCA if they sponsor you for H-1B later.
Understand cap-gap protection if H-1B is filed
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can keep working your Data Analytics Engineer role uninterrupted while USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Analytics Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, as long as your degree is in an approved STEM field such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, or information systems. The role itself must also be directly related to that degree. Check the O*NET profile for Data Analytics Engineer to confirm the educational alignment USCIS expects, and verify your program's CIP code against the official STEM designated degree list before filing.
How do I confirm an employer is enrolled in E-Verify before I start?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact for the company's E-Verify employer identification number during the offer stage, not after you've signed. You can also search the public E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm current enrollment status. If the employer isn't enrolled, they cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, and your DSO cannot authorize the extension.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Data Analytics Engineer position?
Your I-983 must list specific, measurable goals tied directly to your STEM degree and the Data Analytics Engineer role. Concrete examples include building and maintaining data pipelines, developing predictive models, or leading A/B test analyses. Vague descriptions of general analytics duties are the most common reason DSOs send training plans back for revision, so tie each goal to a tool, methodology, or deliverable.
Can cap-gap protect my work authorization if my employer sponsors me for H-1B?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT EAD expires and USCIS selects you in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Data Analytics Engineer without interruption during the adjudication period. Your DSO will issue an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap extension once the petition is accepted.
Where can I find Data Analytics Engineer jobs with E-Verify employers?
Migrate Mate filters Data Analytics Engineer roles specifically for STEM OPT students, showing only employers already enrolled in E-Verify. You can also see each employer's H-1B filing history directly in the listing, so you know before applying whether a company has a track record of long-term sponsorship rather than discovering that gap after an offer.