STEM OPT Functional Analyst Jobs
Functional Analyst roles in systems design, data integration, and business process modeling qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with an approved CIP code. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you file a completed I-983 training plan.
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This position reports to:
HRIS Time Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide technical and business process/data advice to support ongoing operations and new software development. Each day, you will utilize your knowledge on systems, procedures, and emerging technologies. You will also showcase your expertise by overseeing the development, and validating the functionality, of the final product.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to all ABB Business units. Main stakeholders are Business users and HR users. This functional Analyst positions partners and collaborates with UKG (Kronos Dimensions) admin providing guidance to the HR stakeholders and department personnel.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Proactive analysis, configuration, testing, implementation using the Setup Data Manager (SDM) and end user support
- Maintaining both employee-level and company-level Kronos data to ensure compliance with company policies
- Work with end users in the areas of Time, HR and Payroll to understand requirements and design of functional solutions that are in line with business needs while staying consistent with the application architecture
- Assist in creating business requirements documents, system configuration documents, detailed functional specification documents, test plans and test cases, and implementation documentation as necessary
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Can perform work with a high degree of independence
- Ability to effectively document and work with users to achieve identified goals
- Embraces a fast-paced environment and meets deadlines
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) or Associate’s degree (AA), or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 3+ years of Kronos / UKG (Kronos Dimensions) or 2+ years of Kronos mixed with IS experience
- Superior experience in translating business requirements into IS capabilities and solutions
- Superior experience in objectively evaluating IS solutions and making recommendations
- Excellent analytical skills and an understanding of the overall context of business processes and IS technologies
- Good at working in a Team environment and with other teams
- Understanding of HR, Time and Attendance, and Payroll system and the flow between
- Understanding and knowledge of how to create and build Interfaces
- Understanding and knowledge of MS SQL and how to build queries to export data using the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
- French Language an asset but not a necessity
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
HRIS Time Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide technical and business process/data advice to support ongoing operations and new software development. Each day, you will utilize your knowledge on systems, procedures, and emerging technologies. You will also showcase your expertise by overseeing the development, and validating the functionality, of the final product.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to all ABB Business units. Main stakeholders are Business users and HR users. This functional Analyst positions partners and collaborates with UKG (Kronos Dimensions) admin providing guidance to the HR stakeholders and department personnel.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Proactive analysis, configuration, testing, implementation using the Setup Data Manager (SDM) and end user support
- Maintaining both employee-level and company-level Kronos data to ensure compliance with company policies
- Work with end users in the areas of Time, HR and Payroll to understand requirements and design of functional solutions that are in line with business needs while staying consistent with the application architecture
- Assist in creating business requirements documents, system configuration documents, detailed functional specification documents, test plans and test cases, and implementation documentation as necessary
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Can perform work with a high degree of independence
- Ability to effectively document and work with users to achieve identified goals
- Embraces a fast-paced environment and meets deadlines
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) or Associate’s degree (AA), or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 3+ years of Kronos / UKG (Kronos Dimensions) or 2+ years of Kronos mixed with IS experience
- Superior experience in translating business requirements into IS capabilities and solutions
- Superior experience in objectively evaluating IS solutions and making recommendations
- Excellent analytical skills and an understanding of the overall context of business processes and IS technologies
- Good at working in a Team environment and with other teams
- Understanding of HR, Time and Attendance, and Payroll system and the flow between
- Understanding and knowledge of how to create and build Interfaces
- Understanding and knowledge of MS SQL and how to build queries to export data using the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
- French Language an asset but not a necessity
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
- Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Functional Analyst
Verify your CIP code matches functional analysis
Pull your degree's CIP code from your DSO and confirm it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by USCIS. Computer science, information systems, and systems engineering codes most reliably support Functional Analyst roles.
Filter job postings by E-Verify enrollment status
Before applying, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask your recruiter or HR contact directly during the screening call, since enrollment can lapse even at large firms.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Functional Analyst roles span multiple wage levels depending on complexity, so knowing Level I versus Level II thresholds strengthens your offer negotiation.
Build your I-983 training plan before your start date
Draft the learning objectives section of your I-983 around the specific systems, methodologies, and analytical frameworks in your offer letter. Functional Analyst work involving requirements gathering, UAT, and ERP configuration maps cleanly to STEM practical training goals.
Target employers with active systems integration contracts
Federal contractors and consulting firms with active systems integration or IT modernization contracts hire Functional Analysts in recurring cycles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers whose hiring history shows repeated placements in business analysis and functional design roles.
Time your STEM OPT extension filing around your project cycle
File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Functional Analyst project timelines often run three to six months, so starting the extension process during contract onboarding avoids gaps that could interrupt a delivery cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Functional Analyst role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree carries an approved STEM CIP code and the role applies that technical knowledge directly. Functional Analyst positions involving systems analysis, data modeling, or software requirements typically qualify. Roles focused purely on business process without a technical systems component are less straightforward, so confirm alignment with your DSO before filing.
What STEM degrees support a Functional Analyst STEM OPT extension?
Degrees in computer science, information systems, management information systems, systems engineering, and applied mathematics most commonly support Functional Analyst extensions. The degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by USCIS. Check with your DSO to confirm your exact CIP code is on the current list before assuming eligibility.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before I start?
Ask your HR contact or recruiter directly before accepting an offer. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers, and enrollment can lapse or apply only to certain locations within a large company. Your employer must also sign your I-983 training plan, so confirming E-Verify status early prevents delays after your start date.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Functional Analyst position?
The I-983 must describe how the work applies your STEM degree through specific learning goals tied to the actual role. For Functional Analyst positions, this typically covers requirements elicitation methods, system configuration tasks, data flow analysis, and testing frameworks. Generic descriptions rarely satisfy USCIS review, so the training plan should match your specific project responsibilities.
Where can I find Functional Analyst jobs at E-Verify employers open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Functional Analyst openings by E-Verify enrollment status so you're only seeing roles where STEM OPT is viable from day one. You can browse by location, industry, and employer type without manually screening each posting for sponsorship eligibility. Cap-gap protection also applies if you're transitioning to H-1B visa from STEM OPT, so your authorization continues through October 1 of the cap year.