STEM OPT Program Analyst Jobs

Program Analyst roles in policy, operations, and data systems are strong fits for STEM OPT authorization. Your STEM degree qualifies you for the 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months to work for any employer enrolled in E-Verify. Analytical and quantitative degree fields map directly to this occupation.

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Open Jobs1,712+
Work Type73% On-site
Median Salary$122K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsDeloitte

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CBRE
Program Analyst
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Program Analyst
CBRE
Mountain View, California
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Project Management
$90,000/yr - $95,000/yr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Sumitomo Electric Industries
Program Analyst II
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Program Analyst II
Sumitomo Electric Industries
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Project Management
Program Management
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Qualcomm
Senior Program Analyst
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Senior Program Analyst
Qualcomm
San Diego, California
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Project Management
Program Management
$35/hr - $52/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Associate's
10,000+

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Resource Innovations
Energy Program Analyst / Energy Engineer
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Energy Program Analyst / Energy Engineer
Resource Innovations
Louisville, Colorado
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$60,000/yr - $85,000/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Universal Service Administrative Company
Program Analyst
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Program Analyst
Universal Service Administrative Company
Washington, Washington DC
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Business Analyst
$60,000/yr - $75,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Program Analyst

Verify your degree CIP code qualifies

Not every STEM degree automatically qualifies for the 24-month extension. Cross-reference your program's CIP code against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before you accept any offer to confirm your extension eligibility.

Check E-Verify status before applying

Program Analyst roles at consulting firms, federal contractors, and think tanks are plentiful, but your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before submitting your application, not after receiving an offer.

Align your training plan to analyst deliverables

Your I-983 training plan must show how the Program Analyst role applies your STEM degree. Map specific job duties, such as data modeling or systems evaluation, to learning objectives your DSO can approve without pushback.

Target federal contractors with structured analyst pipelines

Federal contractors are required to use E-Verify and frequently hire analysts for multi-year programs. Use Migrate Mate to filter Program Analyst openings by employers whose DOL filing history shows consistent STEM OPT hiring patterns.

Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark before negotiating

Program Analyst wages vary by industry and metro area. Pull prevailing wage data from the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and location so you can negotiate from an informed baseline, not a generic range.

File your extension application 90 days early

USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be filed at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization, so build the DSO recommendation and I-765 submission into your timeline as soon as you have an offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Program Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

Program Analyst positions typically qualify if your degree is in a STEM field on the USCIS Designated Degree Program List, such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or information systems. The role itself must also directly apply your STEM knowledge. USCIS evaluates both your degree's CIP code and the job's relationship to that field, so confirm both before relying on the extension for your employment timeline.

Does my Program Analyst employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?

Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for every STEM OPT employer, with no exceptions. Consulting agencies, nonprofits, and government contractors that seem like obvious fits may not always be enrolled. Verify your prospective employer's status through the E-Verify employer search before you sign an offer letter, since changing employers after authorization begins requires a new training plan and DSO approval.

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

The I-983 must detail how your day-to-day Program Analyst duties, such as requirements gathering, performance measurement, data analysis, or systems documentation, apply and build on your STEM degree. Vague descriptions like 'supporting program operations' are regularly flagged by DSOs. List specific technical tools, methodologies, and learning outcomes. Both you and your employer supervisor must sign the plan, and your DSO must approve it before your extension is filed.

How does cap-gap protection work if I'm a Program Analyst on STEM OPT?

If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Program Analyst without interruption during that period. USCIS issues cap-gap guidance each spring, and your DSO can provide updated I-20 documentation reflecting the extension.

Where can I find Program Analyst jobs at E-Verify employers?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for STEM OPT students and surfaces Program Analyst openings at employers with verified E-Verify enrollment. You can filter by degree field and work authorization type, which removes the guesswork of manually vetting each employer. Federal contractors, management consulting firms, and research organizations are among the most consistent sources of Program Analyst roles that meet STEM OPT requirements.