STEM OPT Implementation Analyst Jobs
Implementation Analyst roles sit squarely in the STEM OPT sweet spot: the work is technical, the degree requirements are well-defined, and employers in enterprise software and consulting routinely enroll in E-Verify. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you a runway long enough to prove your value and build toward H-1B sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
A Brief Overview
Controls all aspects of customer benefits plan implementation. Communicates with stakeholders internally and externally to proactively identify and address critical implementation issues ensuring customer expectations are consistently satisfied or exceeded.
Job description
- Responsible for directing all aspects of customer benefit plan implementation.
- Partners with all key stakeholders (i.e., sales/service staff, consultants, plan sponsors, and other internal business units) to proactively identify and address critical implementation issues ensuring customer expectations are consistently satisfied or exceeded.
- Leads process improvement efforts to promote ongoing enhancements to program installation.
- Mediates and coordinates resolution of all project deliverables and implementation related issues.
- Develops and executes implementation strategy consistent with customer expectations.
- Ensures strategy is administered in accordance with all performance guarantee arrangements.
- Effectively manages implementation team dynamics and provides direction/coaching to fellow team members ensuring success of the overall implementation process.
- Collaborates on review, analysis and development of recommendations for the design of complex account and benefit structures based on customers’ objectives and Aetna’s systems, administration and reporting requirements.
- Solicits and assesses internal and external customer feedback to enhance continuous quality improvement on the implementation process (i.e., systems, resources, tools, etc.).
- Identifies gaps and recommends enhancements related to new and/or existing products, services and workflows based on a broad view of the organization.
- Provides consultative support to customers to identify administrative and operational efficiencies resulting in potential financial savings for both Aetna and clients.
- Leads critical initiatives that contribute to the development of new or updated implementation tools, resources and materials.
- Participates in the development and introduction of new products, and identifies the potential impact to workflows and the overall implementation process.
- May be responsible for defining, developing and implementing new or redesigned process workflows in support of new products.
- Furnishes essential feedback on the effect new products lend to the implementation process.
- May assist with the selection of implementation staff and the development of training activities; Mentors and coaches new/junior staff members.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years in depth knowledge of PBM healthcare industry experience.
- Minimum of 3 years Account Management in healthcare industry.
- Project management and leadership experience.
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations.
- Experience interacting with various levels of the organization to effectively influence others and achieve optimal results.
- Proficient in Microsoft (pivot tools, excel, PP presentations).
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of in-depth knowledge of healthcare, PBM, Account Management.
- Medicare experience.
- Knowledge of Claims and Benefits Testing/Processing.
- Automation, AI tools.
Education
Bachelors preferred or equivalent work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $112,200.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/15/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
A Brief Overview
Controls all aspects of customer benefits plan implementation. Communicates with stakeholders internally and externally to proactively identify and address critical implementation issues ensuring customer expectations are consistently satisfied or exceeded.
Job description
- Responsible for directing all aspects of customer benefit plan implementation.
- Partners with all key stakeholders (i.e., sales/service staff, consultants, plan sponsors, and other internal business units) to proactively identify and address critical implementation issues ensuring customer expectations are consistently satisfied or exceeded.
- Leads process improvement efforts to promote ongoing enhancements to program installation.
- Mediates and coordinates resolution of all project deliverables and implementation related issues.
- Develops and executes implementation strategy consistent with customer expectations.
- Ensures strategy is administered in accordance with all performance guarantee arrangements.
- Effectively manages implementation team dynamics and provides direction/coaching to fellow team members ensuring success of the overall implementation process.
- Collaborates on review, analysis and development of recommendations for the design of complex account and benefit structures based on customers’ objectives and Aetna’s systems, administration and reporting requirements.
- Solicits and assesses internal and external customer feedback to enhance continuous quality improvement on the implementation process (i.e., systems, resources, tools, etc.).
- Identifies gaps and recommends enhancements related to new and/or existing products, services and workflows based on a broad view of the organization.
- Provides consultative support to customers to identify administrative and operational efficiencies resulting in potential financial savings for both Aetna and clients.
- Leads critical initiatives that contribute to the development of new or updated implementation tools, resources and materials.
- Participates in the development and introduction of new products, and identifies the potential impact to workflows and the overall implementation process.
- May be responsible for defining, developing and implementing new or redesigned process workflows in support of new products.
- Furnishes essential feedback on the effect new products lend to the implementation process.
- May assist with the selection of implementation staff and the development of training activities; Mentors and coaches new/junior staff members.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years in depth knowledge of PBM healthcare industry experience.
- Minimum of 3 years Account Management in healthcare industry.
- Project management and leadership experience.
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations.
- Experience interacting with various levels of the organization to effectively influence others and achieve optimal results.
- Proficient in Microsoft (pivot tools, excel, PP presentations).
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of in-depth knowledge of healthcare, PBM, Account Management.
- Medicare experience.
- Knowledge of Claims and Benefits Testing/Processing.
- Automation, AI tools.
Education
Bachelors preferred or equivalent work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $112,200.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/15/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Implementation Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree falls under an eligible Classification of Instructional Programs code before targeting roles. Computer science, information systems, and engineering management degrees qualify, but business-adjacent programs sometimes don't. Your DSO can confirm eligibility using the official STEM Designated Degree Program list.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Any company that wants to hire you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Search the E-Verify employer search tool before applying so you don't waste time on offers that can't be formalized. Implementation roles at system integrators and SaaS vendors tend to have high E-Verify enrollment rates.
Tailor your resume to the SOC code for this role
Implementation Analyst maps to specific Standard Occupational Classification codes that DOL uses to set prevailing wage benchmarks. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for this title to align your resume language with the task and skill descriptors adjudicators and HR systems recognize as qualifying for STEM OPT.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer must complete Form I-983 before STEM OPT begins, not after. Identify a supervisor willing to define your learning objectives in writing and connect them to your degree field. Implementation roles have natural training plan language around systems configuration, data migration, and client workflow design.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified E-Verify status
Target your job search toward companies that have already cleared the E-Verify requirement. Migrate Mate surfaces Implementation Analyst openings filtered for E-Verify-enrolled employers, cutting out the vetting step you'd otherwise have to do manually before every application.
Time your H-1B registration around your OPT end date
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Map your 24-month extension end date against the annual H-1B registration window, which USCIS typically opens in March, to confirm you're eligible for cap-gap coverage.
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Find Implementation Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. The role itself sits in a STEM-adjacent space, but USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree program appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science, information systems, industrial engineering, and applied mathematics degrees typically qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility and updates your I-20 before the extension is filed. Check the O*NET profile for Implementation Analyst to see which degree fields align with the role's core tasks.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer hiring you under the STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work. Enrollment at the company's headquarters doesn't automatically cover a satellite office or client site. Before accepting an offer, ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify enrollment for your actual work location. If the employer isn't enrolled, they must enroll before your STEM OPT extension can begin, and your DSO won't approve the I-20 update without that confirmation.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Implementation Analyst?
The I-983 requires your employer to document how the role relates to your STEM degree and what skills you'll develop. For Implementation Analysts, this typically covers systems configuration, requirements gathering, data migration methodology, and client workflow analysis. Your manager signs the form and must conduct formal reviews at the six-month and twelve-month marks. Vague training objectives are a common reason DSOs push back on I-983 submissions, so work with your supervisor to tie each objective to a specific technical competency from your degree program.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT ends during H-1B season?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT authorization expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't file anything separately; USCIS records the extension. The critical timing issue is that the H-1B registration window typically opens in March, so if your STEM OPT ends before October 1, your employer needs to have filed by then. Gaps between OPT expiration and October 1 are covered only if the petition was timely filed.
Where can I find Implementation Analyst jobs at E-Verify-enrolled companies?
Migrate Mate lists Implementation Analyst roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify, which removes the manual verification step from your search process. Beyond job boards, implementation consulting firms, ERP vendors, and healthcare IT companies tend to be E-Verify participants because they frequently hire international talent. Use the E-Verify employer search to cross-check any offer you receive before committing to the application process.
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