STEM OPT Health Data Analyst Jobs
Health Data Analyst roles in healthcare systems, insurance, and public health agencies qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will perform technical analysis to assist in the interconnection process for the different generation projects. Based out of Invenergy’s Chicago office, the Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will also be responsible for assisting in other transmission associated activities and analysis, including interpreting the different market rules as they apply to the interconnection process.
Responsibilities
- Perform power flow analysis and market related evaluations as part of generation and transmission development activities.
- Provide grid, transmission system planning and congestion evaluation, to assist in development activities mainly in PJM, NYISO, and ISONE.
- Review utility and RTO/ISO transmission expansion plans to identify potential opportunities.
- Review utility interconnection studies (feasibility, impact, stability and facility).
- Identify areas for new transmission projects based on generation technological shifts and the corresponding impacts it has on grid behavior.
- Utilize regulatory and compliance knowledge to identify and evaluate areas of critical impact for projects in the interconnection pipeline.
- Work with regulatory team to provide input on queue reforms and process changes as necessary.
- Develop conceptual design of interconnection facilities and costs.
- Assist in conceptual design of wind farm and solar electrical collection systems (34.5kV), substations (34.5kV – transmission voltage 115kV – 230kV – 345kV), and project owned transmission lines.
- Provide assistance during project design and construction for interconnection related issues.
- Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study, construction, and operation of generation projects.
- Provide assistance to asset managers in developing and implementing bidding and risk management strategies.
- Participate in various industry groups dealing with interconnection and market issues.
- Perform technical diligence for potential M&A projects.
- Perform complex Transmission delivery assessments to support Origination and business opportunities for RFPs.
- Coordinate with consultants to prepare system models and perform reliability and economic studies.
- Establish relationships with various technical experts among stakeholders, utilities, RTO/ISOs.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
- 3+ years of experience in transmission system planning, compliance and operations including complex power flow, short circuit, and stability studies.
- Knowledge of FERC, NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) a plus.
- ISO/RTO or Utility interconnection related experience preferred.
- Experience working on regional complex power system studies and system planning assessments.
- Experienced in the use of power flow software such as PSS/E, GE PSLF TARA, PowerWorld or similar software package a plus.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in using VBA for automating processes, tasks or interpreting data is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
BASE PAY
125,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 20% - 30%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
INTRODUCTION
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will perform technical analysis to assist in the interconnection process for the different generation projects. Based out of Invenergy’s Chicago office, the Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will also be responsible for assisting in other transmission associated activities and analysis, including interpreting the different market rules as they apply to the interconnection process.
Responsibilities
- Perform power flow analysis and market related evaluations as part of generation and transmission development activities.
- Provide grid, transmission system planning and congestion evaluation, to assist in development activities mainly in PJM, NYISO, and ISONE.
- Review utility and RTO/ISO transmission expansion plans to identify potential opportunities.
- Review utility interconnection studies (feasibility, impact, stability and facility).
- Identify areas for new transmission projects based on generation technological shifts and the corresponding impacts it has on grid behavior.
- Utilize regulatory and compliance knowledge to identify and evaluate areas of critical impact for projects in the interconnection pipeline.
- Work with regulatory team to provide input on queue reforms and process changes as necessary.
- Develop conceptual design of interconnection facilities and costs.
- Assist in conceptual design of wind farm and solar electrical collection systems (34.5kV), substations (34.5kV – transmission voltage 115kV – 230kV – 345kV), and project owned transmission lines.
- Provide assistance during project design and construction for interconnection related issues.
- Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study, construction, and operation of generation projects.
- Provide assistance to asset managers in developing and implementing bidding and risk management strategies.
- Participate in various industry groups dealing with interconnection and market issues.
- Perform technical diligence for potential M&A projects.
- Perform complex Transmission delivery assessments to support Origination and business opportunities for RFPs.
- Coordinate with consultants to prepare system models and perform reliability and economic studies.
- Establish relationships with various technical experts among stakeholders, utilities, RTO/ISOs.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
- 3+ years of experience in transmission system planning, compliance and operations including complex power flow, short circuit, and stability studies.
- Knowledge of FERC, NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) a plus.
- ISO/RTO or Utility interconnection related experience preferred.
- Experience working on regional complex power system studies and system planning assessments.
- Experienced in the use of power flow software such as PSS/E, GE PSLF TARA, PowerWorld or similar software package a plus.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in using VBA for automating processes, tasks or interpreting data is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
BASE PAY
125,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 20% - 30%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Health Data Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Health Data Analyst roles typically align with Statistics, Biostatistics, or Health Informatics CIP codes. Confirm your degree's exact CIP code with your DSO before targeting roles, because a mismatch can disqualify your extension even if your coursework is relevant.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved. Ask recruiters directly whether the hiring entity, not just the parent company, holds active E-Verify enrollment, since subsidiaries and affiliated hospitals often have separate accounts.
Target health systems with dedicated analytics teams
Large health systems, payers, and government health agencies run structured analytics functions that already support I-983 training plans. Roles embedded in a data or population health team give you the documented learning objectives USCIS requires for your extension.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified STEM OPT employers
Search for Health Data Analyst positions on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered for employers with active STEM OPT hiring history. You can confirm E-Verify enrollment and role-level eligibility before you spend time on an application.
Benchmark your offer against the prevailing wage
Run the job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your STEM OPT salary must meet the prevailing wage for the SOC code tied to the role, and a shortfall can create compliance issues for your employer's future H-1B visa filing.
Draft your I-983 training plan early in negotiations
Bring a draft I-983 to the offer stage so your manager and HR can align on documented learning goals before your start date. Vague training objectives are the most common reason STEM OPT extensions stall, and a pre-approved outline speeds up your DSO's submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health Data Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree falls under an eligible STEM CIP code such as Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or Health Informatics. The role itself must use the analytical and technical skills from that degree. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before approving the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my Health Data Analyst employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before USCIS can approve your 24-month STEM OPT extension. Enrollment must be at the specific hiring location or entity level, not just the corporate parent. Ask HR for the E-Verify company ID during the offer stage so your DSO can confirm enrollment before submitting your extension application.
What does the I-983 training plan need to cover for a Health Data Analyst position?
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, the name of your employer supervisor, and how the role develops your analytical skills. For Health Data Analyst positions, this typically includes goals around SQL querying, claims or EHR data analysis, and population health modeling. Both you and your employer sign the form before your DSO submits it to USCIS.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B for me during STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and USCIS receives it before April 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working as a Health Data Analyst without interruption. USCIS issues an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap period, which your DSO provides.
Where can I find Health Data Analyst jobs that support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Health Data Analyst positions filtered for employers with documented STEM OPT and E-Verify eligibility. You can search by location, industry, and authorization type to avoid spending time on roles where the employer isn't set up to support your extension. Checking O*NET for the official SOC classification for Health Data Analysts also helps you verify that a role's duties match your degree.