STEM OPT Reporting Analyst Jobs
Reporting Analyst roles in data, finance, and operations are strong fits for STEM OPT students with degrees in statistics, computer science, or information systems. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, and every employer you target must be enrolled in E-Verify to sign your I-983 training plan.
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Overview
The Children's Integrated Services (CIS) unit in the Child Development Division (CDD) is actively recruiting for a Data and Reporting Coordinator. We are recruiting a curious and capable individual who can both dive into the team's data, describe connections across data sets, and establish links between CIS's data and the data/priorities of CDD.
This position will lead much of CIS data collection and analysis, as well Vermont's IDEA Part C System of Payments. Primary responsibilities associated with this position include:
- Processing Prior Authorizations for CIS-Early Intervention providers
- Reviewing and approving invoices
- Overseeing and ensuring CIS's data entry and data integrity
- Supporting the writing and submission of Vermont's federal IDEA Part C Annual Performance Report
- Providing technical assistance to providers related to CIS data submission
- Developing reports from CIS data
- Contributing to the continuous quality improvement of CIS
- Engaging with partners across the state to support CIS data collection and analysis and CIS service delivery, and to troubleshoot CIS billing issues
Required experience includes working with programmatic and financial data, utilizing data systems, managing spreadsheets, and effectively troubleshooting data inquiries. A strong attention to detail is necessary. Familiarity with medical coding, Medicaid billing, and child development is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, learn new skills and systems quickly, and value contributing positively to Vermont's early childhood system.
This is a hybrid position that will work in part out of the Waterbury State Office Complex (WSOC) in Waterbury, Vermont. A successful candidate will need to have a reliable way to report to WSOC weekly, and for additional team and division meetings as needed.
If you have questions about this position, please contact Leslie Davis, Part C Administrator, at leslie.davis@vermont.gov.
Who May Apply
This position, Data and Reporting Coordinator (Job Requisition #56056), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Leslie.Davis@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting, but private means of transportation should be available for required travel outside the office. The role involves intensive interaction with department officials who may advocate strongly for their programs. Required recommendations may be difficult because of competing interests and limited resources. Rapid response in the face of tight deadlines may be necessary, requiring some evening and weekend duty.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in business or public administration, statistics, or information technology field.
OR
Bachelor's degree business or public administration, statistics, or information technology field AND one (1) year or more of data administration, business analysis, statistics, or design work.
OR
Four (4) years or more of data administration, business analysis, statistics, or design work.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Reporting Analyst
Verify your CIP code qualifies first
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the official STEM OPT CIP code list before applying. Degrees in statistics, data science, and information systems typically qualify, but some business analytics programs do not.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm any company you're considering is actively enrolled. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally sign your I-983 training plan, which voids your extension eligibility entirely.
Frame your I-983 around analytics deliverables
When drafting your training plan with your employer, tie each learning goal to a specific reporting output: dashboard builds, data pipeline work, or KPI methodology. Generic descriptions of 'data analysis' draw more SEVIS scrutiny than role-specific milestones.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified sponsors
Filter your Reporting Analyst job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and prior STEM OPT or H-1B visa filing history, so you're not discovering eligibility gaps after an offer is already on the table.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run your target job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage level for Reporting Analyst roles. Knowing the Level I and Level II thresholds for your location lets you spot offers that may complicate a future H-1B LCA.
Request your offer letter before your OPT end date
Your DSO must receive the I-983 and employer countersignature with enough lead time to process the STEM OPT extension before your current EAD expires. Starting paperwork after an offer is verbal rather than written routinely causes avoidable gaps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Reporting Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Reporting Analyst positions typically qualify when your degree is in statistics, computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field listed on the official CIP code designation. The role itself must also involve practical application of your STEM training, which data-driven reporting work generally satisfies. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for this role?
Your I-983 must describe how the Reporting Analyst position directly applies your STEM degree through structured, supervised work. For this role, that means documenting specific learning goals tied to data analysis, report development, or quantitative methods. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must certify it. USCIS expects concrete, measurable training objectives, not a general job description rephrased as a plan.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the E-Verify employer search tool, maintained by the Department of Homeland Security, to check whether a specific company is currently enrolled. Enrollment status can lapse, so search by the specific legal entity name that will appear on your offer letter, not just the parent brand. An employer that is not actively enrolled cannot participate in STEM OPT, regardless of their size or prior experience hiring international students.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my Reporting Analyst job ends before the 24 months are up?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends during the STEM OPT extension. During that window, you can find a new qualifying employer, change status, or depart the U.S. If you take on a new role, your DSO must update your I-983 to reflect the new employer before you begin work. Unemployment cannot exceed 90 aggregate days during the full OPT period, so tracking that total matters throughout the extension.
Where can I find Reporting Analyst jobs with employers that already support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search Reporting Analyst openings filtered by employers with E-Verify enrollment and a track record of sponsoring STEM OPT and visa-supported roles. Targeting employers with that history reduces the back-and-forth of explaining your work authorization from scratch and shortens the time between offer and a signed I-983 training plan.