STEM OPT Senior Business Intelligence Engineer Jobs
Senior Business Intelligence Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated CIP code such as computer science, statistics, or information systems. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an approved I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Full time - must be local to Columbus, OH and work onsite. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting AI-enabled reporting, dashboards, and analytical insights that improve business decision making. This role focuses on Power BI development, business analytics, AI assisted reporting, and programming, working closely with business stakeholders, IT, and security teams to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions. The role also contributes to building and maintaining data models and structures that support reliable Power BI and analytics reporting.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position would report to the Applications Development Manager.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that deliver clear, actionable business insights.
- Apply business analytics principles to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision making.
- Leverage AI and generative AI tools to automate reporting, generate narrative insights, and enhance analytical outputs.
- Perform programming and scripting to support data preparation, reporting automation, and integrations.
- Build and support repeatable, auditable reporting workflows using AI and analytics tools.
- Collaborate with business teams to translate reporting and analytics needs into functional Power BI and AI assisted solutions.
- Ensure reporting and AI solutions comply with data security, privacy, and governance standards.
- Document data sources, business logic, AI usage, and report definitions for transparency and supportability.
- Assist in evaluating reporting, analytics, and AI platforms for enterprise use.
- Continuously improve reporting and analytics solutions based on business feedback and usage patterns.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or related field is required.
- Minimum three years of experience in a relevant role using data tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools to translate data into meaningful insights.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, including data models, and dashboard design.
- Strong understanding of business analytics, reporting concepts, and data interpretation.
- Experience designing or supporting data warehouses or data models that enable scalable Power BI and analytics reporting.
- Solid SQL experience and strong understanding of relational database design and performance.
- Experience using AI or generative AI tools in reporting or analytics workflows.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting (e.g., Python, .NET, PowerShell, or similar).
- Ability to translate business questions into clear analytical insights and visualizations.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Understanding data security, access controls, and responsible AI usage.
- Experience working with REST APIs, including authentication, JSON handling, and integrating external services.
- Familiarity with data pipelines and automation tools, including moving, transforming, or orchestrating data across systems.
- Exposure to AI governance, compliance, or risk management concepts.
- Experience supporting analytics for non-technical business users.
- Proficiency in .NET development using C#, including building and maintaining secure, reliable, and well-structured applications or services.
- Experience in integrating Power BI with ERP, CRM, or enterprise data sources.
In addition to the above skills, the successful candidate must possess a positive team-oriented attitude, and a very professional demeanor.
Physical Requirements
This is primarily a sedentary job that requires:
- Mobility & Posture: Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods, with occasional movement within the office to access files, equipment, or attend meetings.
- Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, operating office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier, scanner).
- Vision: Ability to read printed materials and view information on a computer screen for extended periods, with or without corrective lenses.
- Hearing & Speech: Ability to hear and respond to verbal communication in person and via telephone or virtual platforms; clear speech for effective communication.
- Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels from office equipment and conversations.
- Lifting & Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move office supplies or equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Reaching & Bending: Occasional reaching above shoulder level, bending, or stooping to retrieve or store materials.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This includes modifications to physical requirements, work environment, or job duties, as appropriate and in accordance with applicable laws.
INTRODUCTION
Full time - must be local to Columbus, OH and work onsite. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting AI-enabled reporting, dashboards, and analytical insights that improve business decision making. This role focuses on Power BI development, business analytics, AI assisted reporting, and programming, working closely with business stakeholders, IT, and security teams to deliver secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions. The role also contributes to building and maintaining data models and structures that support reliable Power BI and analytics reporting.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position would report to the Applications Development Manager.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that deliver clear, actionable business insights.
- Apply business analytics principles to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision making.
- Leverage AI and generative AI tools to automate reporting, generate narrative insights, and enhance analytical outputs.
- Perform programming and scripting to support data preparation, reporting automation, and integrations.
- Build and support repeatable, auditable reporting workflows using AI and analytics tools.
- Collaborate with business teams to translate reporting and analytics needs into functional Power BI and AI assisted solutions.
- Ensure reporting and AI solutions comply with data security, privacy, and governance standards.
- Document data sources, business logic, AI usage, and report definitions for transparency and supportability.
- Assist in evaluating reporting, analytics, and AI platforms for enterprise use.
- Continuously improve reporting and analytics solutions based on business feedback and usage patterns.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or related field is required.
- Minimum three years of experience in a relevant role using data tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools to translate data into meaningful insights.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, including data models, and dashboard design.
- Strong understanding of business analytics, reporting concepts, and data interpretation.
- Experience designing or supporting data warehouses or data models that enable scalable Power BI and analytics reporting.
- Solid SQL experience and strong understanding of relational database design and performance.
- Experience using AI or generative AI tools in reporting or analytics workflows.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting (e.g., Python, .NET, PowerShell, or similar).
- Ability to translate business questions into clear analytical insights and visualizations.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Understanding data security, access controls, and responsible AI usage.
- Experience working with REST APIs, including authentication, JSON handling, and integrating external services.
- Familiarity with data pipelines and automation tools, including moving, transforming, or orchestrating data across systems.
- Exposure to AI governance, compliance, or risk management concepts.
- Experience supporting analytics for non-technical business users.
- Proficiency in .NET development using C#, including building and maintaining secure, reliable, and well-structured applications or services.
- Experience in integrating Power BI with ERP, CRM, or enterprise data sources.
In addition to the above skills, the successful candidate must possess a positive team-oriented attitude, and a very professional demeanor.
Physical Requirements
This is primarily a sedentary job that requires:
- Mobility & Posture: Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods, with occasional movement within the office to access files, equipment, or attend meetings.
- Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, operating office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier, scanner).
- Vision: Ability to read printed materials and view information on a computer screen for extended periods, with or without corrective lenses.
- Hearing & Speech: Ability to hear and respond to verbal communication in person and via telephone or virtual platforms; clear speech for effective communication.
- Environmental Conditions: Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels from office equipment and conversations.
- Lifting & Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move office supplies or equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
- Reaching & Bending: Occasional reaching above shoulder level, bending, or stooping to retrieve or store materials.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This includes modifications to physical requirements, work environment, or job duties, as appropriate and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting roles. Business analytics and management information systems degrees qualify; a general business degree often does not, even if your coursework was quantitative.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters for the company's E-Verify company ID or look up enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search. A company that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how willing they are to sponsor.
Build a portfolio of SQL and BI deliverables now
Hiring managers for Senior BI Engineer roles screen for production-level dashboards, data modeling schemas, and query optimization examples. A GitHub repository with documented ETL pipelines or Power BI reports signals you can contribute from day one, which reduces employer hesitation around OPT timelines.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Business Intelligence Engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. Companies that have filed LCAs for BI or data engineering roles have already navigated the visa sponsorship process and understand the requirements.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan during the offer stage
The I-983 must specify learning objectives tied to your BI role, such as developing dimensional data models or leading cross-functional reporting initiatives. Raise this document during offer negotiation, not after signing, so HR and your direct manager align on the formal training structure USCIS expects.
Apply 90 days before your OPT expiration date
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be filed no earlier than 90 days before your current EAD expires. Coordinate with your DSO to submit the I-765 within that window so you maintain continuous work authorization without a gap between your initial OPT and the extension.
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Find Senior Business Intelligence Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Business Intelligence Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your job duties involve applying STEM knowledge, such as building data pipelines, designing dimensional models, or developing analytics infrastructure. The role itself must connect directly to your STEM degree field. Your DSO will confirm the match when approving your I-983 training plan, which formally documents how the position develops your technical skills.
Which STEM degrees make me eligible for the STEM OPT extension in a BI engineering role?
Degrees in computer science, information systems, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, or computer engineering are commonly accepted. Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. General business or management degrees without a quantitative or technical focus typically do not qualify, even if you completed data-heavy coursework during your program.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Senior BI Engineer position?
Your I-983 must outline specific learning goals tied to the BI role, such as mastering cloud data warehouse architecture, building automated reporting systems, or leading data governance initiatives. Both you and your employer sign it, and USCIS can audit compliance. Vague objectives that don't connect to your technical degree field are a common reason training plans get flagged.
How do I find Senior Business Intelligence Engineer employers enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search employer enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool. Migrate Mate also surfaces Senior Business Intelligence Engineer roles at employers with active visa sponsorship history, so you can prioritize companies already familiar with the STEM OPT compliance requirements, including E-Verify enrollment and I-983 reporting obligations.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment after I start?
If your employer's E-Verify participation terminates while you're on STEM OPT, your work authorization is at risk. You must report employer changes to your DSO within five days and file an updated I-983. If the employer cannot restore enrollment, you'll need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or your STEM OPT extension may be invalidated by USCIS.
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