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Data Management Analyst roles in database administration, data governance, and ETL pipeline management qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree CIP code aligns with computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll work under a formal I-983 training plan tied to your data management responsibilities.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
539787
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Computer Science, Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29051308 - MD-MED QUANTITATIVE HEALTH
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Data Management Analyst I
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Data Management Analyst supports the PRISMA-P Lab within the University of Florida’s Intelligent Clinical Care Center (IC3). This position is a technical data role and a core member of the lab’s data team, responsible for the development, implementation, and operationalization of the NeuroEnclave—a secure, HIPAA-aligned, multimodal neuroscience data repository.
The incumbent designs and maintains scalable, compliant data infrastructure and pipelines supporting integrated analysis of heterogeneous neuroscience datasets, including de-identified EHR data, neuroimaging, digital pathology, electrophysiology, and public neuroscience datasets. The position collaborates closely with data scientists, UF Integrated Data Repository (IDR), Research Computing, and governance teams to ensure reproducible, AI-ready, and regulation-compliant data workflows.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines supporting the NeuroEnclave within UF’s HIPAA-aligned computing environment.
- Develop and maintain data validation, profiling, and quality control workflows to ensure data integrity, provenance, and reproducibility across datasets.
- Engineer and optimize high-performance data workflows for large-scale biomedical datasets using Python-based tools and parallel computing frameworks.
- Standardize and harmonize heterogeneous data formats to support integrated analytics, AI/ML workflows, and cross-dataset interoperability.
- Implement technical controls supporting IRB-, HIPAA-, and NIH-compliant data access, including containerized environments, access controls, and audit-ready workflows.
- Provide technical support and consultation to faculty, trainees, and research teams using NeuroEnclave resources.
- Assist with onboarding and integration of new internal and publicly available neuroscience datasets.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$53,000 - $69,700 annually
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area.
PREFERRED:
- Experience working with clinical or biomedical research data.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) or secure research computing environments.
- Experience with parallel computing frameworks (e.g., Dask or similar).
- Knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance considerations (HIPAA, IRB, NIH Data Management & Sharing requirements).
- Experience supporting data infrastructure for AI/ML or advanced analytics.
- Prior experience in a research or academic data environment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
No
ADVERTISED:
04 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
11 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
JOB NO:
539787
WORK TYPE:
Staff Full-Time
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Computer Science, Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29051308 - MD-MED QUANTITATIVE HEALTH
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Data Management Analyst I
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Data Management Analyst supports the PRISMA-P Lab within the University of Florida’s Intelligent Clinical Care Center (IC3). This position is a technical data role and a core member of the lab’s data team, responsible for the development, implementation, and operationalization of the NeuroEnclave—a secure, HIPAA-aligned, multimodal neuroscience data repository.
The incumbent designs and maintains scalable, compliant data infrastructure and pipelines supporting integrated analysis of heterogeneous neuroscience datasets, including de-identified EHR data, neuroimaging, digital pathology, electrophysiology, and public neuroscience datasets. The position collaborates closely with data scientists, UF Integrated Data Repository (IDR), Research Computing, and governance teams to ensure reproducible, AI-ready, and regulation-compliant data workflows.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable data ingestion and processing pipelines supporting the NeuroEnclave within UF’s HIPAA-aligned computing environment.
- Develop and maintain data validation, profiling, and quality control workflows to ensure data integrity, provenance, and reproducibility across datasets.
- Engineer and optimize high-performance data workflows for large-scale biomedical datasets using Python-based tools and parallel computing frameworks.
- Standardize and harmonize heterogeneous data formats to support integrated analytics, AI/ML workflows, and cross-dataset interoperability.
- Implement technical controls supporting IRB-, HIPAA-, and NIH-compliant data access, including containerized environments, access controls, and audit-ready workflows.
- Provide technical support and consultation to faculty, trainees, and research teams using NeuroEnclave resources.
- Assist with onboarding and integration of new internal and publicly available neuroscience datasets.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$53,000 - $69,700 annually
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area.
PREFERRED:
- Experience working with clinical or biomedical research data.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) or secure research computing environments.
- Experience with parallel computing frameworks (e.g., Dask or similar).
- Knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance considerations (HIPAA, IRB, NIH Data Management & Sharing requirements).
- Experience supporting data infrastructure for AI/ML or advanced analytics.
- Prior experience in a research or academic data environment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
No
ADVERTISED:
04 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
11 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Management Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS. Computer science, management information systems, and data science codes commonly support Data Management Analyst roles, but information technology programs vary by institution.
Build an I-983 training plan now
Draft your I-983 before you receive an offer so you can present a role-specific plan during negotiations. Map your data governance, SQL, or ETL responsibilities directly to your STEM degree learning objectives. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT move faster when you arrive with a near-complete template.
Filter job searches by E-Verify status
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before investing time in an application. Use Migrate Mate to search Data Management Analyst roles filtered for E-Verify-enrolled employers, so you're only targeting companies that can legally employ STEM OPT workers from day one.
Target employers with dedicated data teams
Companies running enterprise data warehouses or cloud data platforms hire Data Management Analysts under structured IT or data engineering departments. These teams are more likely to have existing STEM OPT onboarding processes and HR staff familiar with the I-983 and DSO reporting requirements.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary conversations
Pull the prevailing wage for Data Management Analyst roles using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. DOL wage levels are public, role-specific, and tied to the metropolitan area where you'll work. Entering negotiations with Level I or Level II wage data prevents underpayment and protects your training plan's legitimacy.
Plan your timeline around the 60-day grace period
If your initial 12-month OPT ends before your STEM extension is approved, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new offer and file the extension with your DSO. Line up your Data Management Analyst offer at least 90 days before your OPT end date to avoid a gap in authorization.
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Find Data Management Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Management Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and the employer's E-Verify enrollment, not the job title alone. The role must be directly related to your STEM degree field, and your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Data Management Analyst positions in database administration, data governance, and information systems typically qualify when the candidate holds a degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related STEM discipline recognized on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List.
How do I confirm an employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify as part of your offer-stage due diligence. You can also search E-Verify's public employer search tool, which lists participating companies by name. STEM OPT regulations require E-Verify enrollment at the time you begin working, not just at the time of hire, so confirm the status is active rather than lapsed.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Data Management Analyst?
Your I-983 must describe how your day-to-day responsibilities connect to your STEM degree. For a Data Management Analyst, that means mapping specific tasks, such as maintaining data pipelines, enforcing data quality standards, or building metadata repositories, to learning objectives tied to your coursework. USCIS expects the plan to be practical and role-specific. Your DSO reviews and signs it, and your employer's authorized representative must also sign before you start.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if I'm laid off mid-extension?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new qualifying position with an E-Verify employer. During this period you aren't authorized to work, but your F-1 status remains valid. Your DSO must be notified promptly, and you'll need a new I-983 with the incoming employer before restarting work. Searching for your next Data Management Analyst role on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for E-Verify-enrolled employers to avoid disqualifying offers.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension to bridge to an H-1B?
Yes, and this is one of the primary reasons F-1 students pursue the extension. If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf during a registration period, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year the H-1B would take effect, provided your F-1 status and OPT remain valid. For Data Management Analyst roles, which commonly appear in H-1B filings from technology and financial services employers, the extension gives you up to three H-1B lottery cycles to secure selection.
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