STEM OPT Healthcare Data Analyst Jobs

Healthcare Data Analyst roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you extend your F-1 work authorization by 24 months beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in a qualifying STEM field like biomedical informatics, statistics, or computer science makes you eligible to apply.

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Overview

Open Jobs186+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type62% On-site
Median Salary$89K
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsTrinity Health

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Kennedy University Hospital, Inc.
HIV Data Analyst
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HIV Data Analyst
Kennedy University Hospital, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Public Health & Informatics
Data Science
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On-Site
Associate's

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General Dynamics Information Technology
Clinical Research Data Analyst
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Clinical Research Data Analyst
General Dynamics Information Technology
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Data Science & Analytics
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Data Science
Clinical Trials
$57,824/yr - $60,950/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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University of Kansas Medical Center
Research Data Analyst
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Research Data Analyst
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Public Health & Informatics
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science
Data Analytics
$29/hr - $43/hr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Master's
11-50

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Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc.
Business Support Data Analyst
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Business Support Data Analyst
Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc.
Springfield, Missouri
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analyst
Data Science
Data Analytics
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IQVIA
Healthcare Claims Analytics Professional
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Healthcare Claims Analytics Professional
IQVIA
Plano, Texas
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Healthcare Administration
Data Science
Data Analytics
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Healthcare Data Analyst

Verify your CIP code before applying

Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list. Health informatics, biostatistics, and data science programs each have distinct codes, and your DSO confirms eligibility before authorizing the extension.

Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers

Search the E-Verify employer search tool before any offer letter stage. Health systems and analytics vendors frequently contract through third-party staffing arms that hold separate E-Verify accounts, so verify the specific legal entity that will appear on your I-983.

Build a portfolio around real-world healthcare datasets

Employers in hospital networks and payer organizations screen for hands-on EHR and claims data experience. Projects using publicly available CMS or CDC datasets demonstrate the domain fluency that distinguishes you from candidates without clinical data backgrounds.

Target employers with active DOL LCA filings in your specialty

Use Migrate Mate to filter Healthcare Data Analyst roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to organizations with a documented history of sponsoring STEM-adjacent positions rather than guessing at willingness.

Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date

The I-983 must specify formal learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. Align the plan with analytical competencies from your coursework so USCIS can draw a direct line between your degree field and the role's requirements.

Understand cap-gap timing if H-1B sponsorship follows STEM OPT

If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Confirm with your DSO that your I-20 reflects the extension before that window opens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Healthcare Data Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

Yes, provided your degree is on the DHS STEM designated degree list. Programs in biomedical informatics, health data science, statistics, and computer science commonly qualify. Your DSO verifies the CIP code and updates your I-20 before you can begin the 24-month extension. The role itself must also involve direct application of your STEM field, which most analyst positions in clinical or claims data environments satisfy.

What E-Verify requirement applies to my employer for STEM OPT?

Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for every hiring site where you'll work. This is a federal requirement enforced by ICE, not an optional compliance step. If a health system routes your employment through a staffing subsidiary or a workforce management entity, that specific legal entity needs its own E-Verify enrollment. Always confirm enrollment before signing an offer, since it cannot be resolved after your start date.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Healthcare Data Analyst position?

The I-983 requires your employer to outline formal learning goals tied directly to your STEM degree, a supervision structure, and how the role advances your practical training. For a Healthcare Data Analyst, this typically includes objectives around applying statistical methods, developing data pipelines for clinical datasets, or building predictive models. Generic job description language isn't sufficient; USCIS expects explicit connections between your coursework and the on-the-job training.

How do I find Healthcare Data Analyst employers who are already enrolled in E-Verify?

Migrate Mate filters Healthcare Data Analyst listings to show employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a history of hiring STEM OPT candidates, so you're not manually cross-referencing the E-Verify employer search for every application. Focusing on health systems, payer analytics teams, and health IT vendors tends to yield the highest concentration of compliant employers, since federal contracting obligations push many of them into E-Verify enrollment already.

What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if I want to switch employers mid-extension?

You can change employers during your STEM OPT period, but you must file an updated I-983 with your DSO before starting work with the new organization. The new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Your EAD card stays valid for the original authorization period, but you're not authorized to work for the new employer until your DSO has processed the change and updated your SEVIS record.