STEM OPT IT Team Lead Jobs
IT Team Lead roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build leadership experience while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a growing heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across the U.S. and Canada. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation’s Top 400 contractors. At Barnard, we build complex projects and specialize in dam construction & rehabilitation, power transmission & distribution, tunneling, oil & gas pipelines and water & sewer pipeline projects. We are seeking a highly motivated IT Technician who is a problem solver, detail-oriented, flexible and able to focus on multiple tasks. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing/401(k) retirement, a generous family health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Computer/Information Science, Computer Engineering or a related degree field. Equivalent experience in an IT related position will also be considered.
- Positive attitude.
- Experience working directly with customers and/or end users.
- Computer troubleshooting experience.
- Ethernet and phone cable wiring and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with drive imaging technologies, such as SCCM and Microsoft WDS.
Responsibilities
- Provide help desk support to our organization
- Design and implement temporary office networks and phone systems
- Create “gold” images for use in our deployment of employee computers
- Create/delete/manage ActiveDirectory and email accounts
- Help steer the technologies used by the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer
INTRODUCTION
Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a growing heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across the U.S. and Canada. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation’s Top 400 contractors. At Barnard, we build complex projects and specialize in dam construction & rehabilitation, power transmission & distribution, tunneling, oil & gas pipelines and water & sewer pipeline projects. We are seeking a highly motivated IT Technician who is a problem solver, detail-oriented, flexible and able to focus on multiple tasks. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing/401(k) retirement, a generous family health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Computer/Information Science, Computer Engineering or a related degree field. Equivalent experience in an IT related position will also be considered.
- Positive attitude.
- Experience working directly with customers and/or end users.
- Computer troubleshooting experience.
- Ethernet and phone cable wiring and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with drive imaging technologies, such as SCCM and Microsoft WDS.
Responsibilities
- Provide help desk support to our organization
- Design and implement temporary office networks and phone systems
- Create “gold” images for use in our deployment of employee computers
- Create/delete/manage ActiveDirectory and email accounts
- Help steer the technologies used by the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in IT Team Lead
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the official STEM Designated Degree Program list to confirm STEM OPT eligibility. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering CIP codes consistently qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes need closer review.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before signing anything. You can cross-check using the E-Verify employer search tool. A company that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how willing they are to sponsor.
Build your I-983 training plan around real leadership scope
Your I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job description. For IT Team Lead roles, map supervisory responsibilities like sprint planning, architecture reviews, and incident response directly to technical competencies from your degree program.
Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
IT Team Lead roles are strong H-1B visa candidates, so prioritize employers with recent LCA filings in management and IT occupations. Use Migrate Mate to filter for companies that have filed for these roles, giving you a clearer picture of which employers actively sponsor long-term.
Negotiate your start date around OPT reporting windows
You have a 60-day grace period after your initial OPT expires to activate your STEM extension, but your employer must submit the I-983 before you start. Coordinate your offer letter date and DSO reporting timeline carefully so your authorization is active from day one.
Use cap-gap strategically if your H-1B is selected
If you're on STEM OPT and your H-1B petition is filed before October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your employer's timely I-129 filing is on record so you can continue working through the transition without interruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Team Lead role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree falls under an eligible STEM CIP code such as computer science, information technology, or computer engineering, and the IT Team Lead role uses that technical training directly. The position itself doesn't need to be purely hands-on coding work. Leadership roles in technology departments regularly qualify as long as the I-983 training plan ties your supervisory and technical responsibilities back to your STEM degree.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for an IT Team Lead position?
The I-983 must outline concrete learning objectives that connect your IT Team Lead duties to your STEM educational background. For this role, that typically means documenting how responsibilities like system architecture oversight, technical team management, and cross-functional project coordination develop competencies from your degree. Generic job descriptions won't satisfy the requirement. Your employer signs off on the plan, and your DSO submits it before your extension begins.
How do I verify my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask HR directly and request confirmation before your start date. You can also use the E-Verify employer search tool to check enrollment status independently. E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, and you cannot legally work under the extension at a company that isn't enrolled. Don't assume enrollment based on company size or sector.
How do I find IT Team Lead jobs that sponsor STEM OPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters employers by E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history so you can identify companies that have previously hired and sponsored workers in IT and management roles. This saves time you'd otherwise spend researching employer eligibility manually and helps you focus applications on companies already familiar with the STEM OPT process.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my H-1B is approved and I'm still working as an IT Team Lead?
If your H-1B petition is selected and your employer files the I-129 before April 1, cap-gap extends your STEM OPT work authorization automatically through September 30 of that year. If the petition is approved, your H-1B status begins October 1. You don't need to stop working during this transition. Confirm the filing date with your employer and review USCIS guidance on cap-gap to track your authorization status accurately.