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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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Operations Group, Operations Group > Program Analyst
General Summary:
Assists with program development and implementation through managing processes, procedures, and tools that improve efficiencies. A Program Analyst coordinates across teams and monitors timelines, budgets, risks, and priorities to achieve program progress. Typically, a program needing a Program Analyst will be of significant size and will require expertise related to the development of project management mechanisms.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Associate's degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of experience creating, scheduling, and maintaining program plans or related experience.
* 1+ year of experience with program management tools.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates with third-parties and/or internal customers on small-scale programs to assess resources, track progress, communicate program status updates, and ensure compliance with processes and guidelines.
Prepares agendas for review board meetings under close guidance of the Program Manager and documents discussion points, project plan changes, and stakeholder needs.
Contributes to and updates project plans to support Program Managers or Leads on small programs under supervision that include priorities, timelines, critical tasks, stakeholder identification for each task, and forecasted resource allocation.
Collects and reports basic budget data.
Tracks the progress and execution of routine deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
Communicates, coordinates, and escalates changes in project timelines, priorities, and deliverables to stakeholders.
Collects and delivers data and program metrics using basic tools (e.g., macros, pivot tables, charts, graphs).
Delivers data and simple reports to Program Manager.
* Uses appropriate planning processes, tools, and methods, and provides feedback to the Program Manager.
Level of Responsibility:
Working under close supervision.
Taking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact; impact of decisions is readily apparent; errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
Using verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
Completing most tasks with multiple steps which must be performed in a specific order; directions or manuals can accurately document the steps necessary to perform the task.
Exercising some creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
Limited problem solving required, generally in the nature of troubleshooting simple processes or technology.
The responsibilities of this role do not include:
Providing supervision/guidance to others.
Budgetary accountability.
Influence over key organizational decisions.
Role in strategic planning.
Applicants:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$35.19 - $52.79
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Operations Group, Operations Group > Program Analyst
General Summary:
Assists with program development and implementation through managing processes, procedures, and tools that improve efficiencies. A Program Analyst coordinates across teams and monitors timelines, budgets, risks, and priorities to achieve program progress. Typically, a program needing a Program Analyst will be of significant size and will require expertise related to the development of project management mechanisms.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Associate's degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of experience creating, scheduling, and maintaining program plans or related experience.
* 1+ year of experience with program management tools.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates with third-parties and/or internal customers on small-scale programs to assess resources, track progress, communicate program status updates, and ensure compliance with processes and guidelines.
Prepares agendas for review board meetings under close guidance of the Program Manager and documents discussion points, project plan changes, and stakeholder needs.
Contributes to and updates project plans to support Program Managers or Leads on small programs under supervision that include priorities, timelines, critical tasks, stakeholder identification for each task, and forecasted resource allocation.
Collects and reports basic budget data.
Tracks the progress and execution of routine deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
Communicates, coordinates, and escalates changes in project timelines, priorities, and deliverables to stakeholders.
Collects and delivers data and program metrics using basic tools (e.g., macros, pivot tables, charts, graphs).
Delivers data and simple reports to Program Manager.
* Uses appropriate planning processes, tools, and methods, and provides feedback to the Program Manager.
Level of Responsibility:
Working under close supervision.
Taking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact; impact of decisions is readily apparent; errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
Using verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
Completing most tasks with multiple steps which must be performed in a specific order; directions or manuals can accurately document the steps necessary to perform the task.
Exercising some creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
Limited problem solving required, generally in the nature of troubleshooting simple processes or technology.
The responsibilities of this role do not include:
Providing supervision/guidance to others.
Budgetary accountability.
Influence over key organizational decisions.
Role in strategic planning.
Applicants:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$35.19 - $52.79
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.