STEM OPT Senior Technical Analyst Jobs
Senior Technical Analyst roles in data systems, infrastructure, and business intelligence qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree matches a CIP code on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an approved I-983 training plan before your extension start date.
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NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Analyst I.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Business Analyst to support the development, integration, and optimization of our enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. This role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure well-defined requirements are captured to build high-quality data solutions for analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise data initiatives, from project intake and requirements gathering through implementation, deployment readiness, adoption, and post-production support.
- Independently lead business and technical discovery sessions for new data and analytics projects.
- Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements for data engineers, architects, and BI teams.
- Understand data flows, source systems, data dependencies, transformation requirements, downstream consumers, and integration needs.
- Apply strong knowledge of data warehouse and Lakehouse concepts including ETL/ELT, batch/incremental processing, facts and dimensions, data grain, keys, historical data, source-to-target mapping, data quality, and reconciliation.
- Use SQL to profile data, validate requirements, investigate data issues, reconcile results, and support user acceptance testing.
- Collaborate with data engineers and architects to ensure requirements are technically feasible, scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
- Evaluate business value, technical feasibility, data quality, security, cost, timelines, dependencies, and risks.
- Coordinate data access requests, service management tickets, issue resolution, and stakeholder follow-up for Databricks projects.
- Maintain project documentation and communicate status, risks, dependencies, and decisions in project and leadership meetings.
- Partner closely with other analysts, engineering teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in data analytics or business intelligence
Strong understanding of data Lakehouse concepts, including data ingestion, transformation (ETL/ELT), and modeling.
Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Amazon S3 or Google Big Query)
Experience with cloud data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $84,577.93 - $111,087.90 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Analyst I.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Business Analyst to support the development, integration, and optimization of our enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. This role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure well-defined requirements are captured to build high-quality data solutions for analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of enterprise data initiatives, from project intake and requirements gathering through implementation, deployment readiness, adoption, and post-production support.
- Independently lead business and technical discovery sessions for new data and analytics projects.
- Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements for data engineers, architects, and BI teams.
- Understand data flows, source systems, data dependencies, transformation requirements, downstream consumers, and integration needs.
- Apply strong knowledge of data warehouse and Lakehouse concepts including ETL/ELT, batch/incremental processing, facts and dimensions, data grain, keys, historical data, source-to-target mapping, data quality, and reconciliation.
- Use SQL to profile data, validate requirements, investigate data issues, reconcile results, and support user acceptance testing.
- Collaborate with data engineers and architects to ensure requirements are technically feasible, scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards.
- Evaluate business value, technical feasibility, data quality, security, cost, timelines, dependencies, and risks.
- Coordinate data access requests, service management tickets, issue resolution, and stakeholder follow-up for Databricks projects.
- Maintain project documentation and communicate status, risks, dependencies, and decisions in project and leadership meetings.
- Partner closely with other analysts, engineering teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in data analytics or business intelligence
Strong understanding of data Lakehouse concepts, including data ingestion, transformation (ETL/ELT), and modeling.
Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Amazon S3 or Google Big Query)
Experience with cloud data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $84,577.93 - $111,087.90 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Technical Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by ICE. Computer science, information systems, and engineering technology degrees commonly support Senior Technical Analyst roles, but adjacent fields like applied mathematics or statistics may also qualify.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during screening
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how well the role fits your training plan.
Align your I-983 training goals to the role
Map your training plan objectives to the specific technical deliverables in the job description: data pipeline work, systems analysis, reporting infrastructure. USCIS reviewers look for a direct connection between your degree field and the daily responsibilities listed in the agreement.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Technical Analyst postings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, signaling established experience hiring international workers. This narrows your list to companies familiar with the paperwork before you bring it up.
Request the offer letter before your OPT expiration
Your DSO must receive your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. Build backward from that deadline when negotiating start dates so you aren't caught in an authorization gap between your initial OPT and the extension approval.
Benchmark your offered wage against prevailing rates
Look up the prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your compensation must meet or exceed the applicable wage level for your employer's LCA to be certified by DOL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Technical Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether the role directly uses your STEM degree and whether your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Senior Technical Analyst positions in data engineering, systems analysis, and IT infrastructure routinely qualify, but you and your DSO must confirm the connection between your specific CIP code and the job's core responsibilities before USCIS approves the extension.
Which STEM degrees support a Senior Technical Analyst position for OPT purposes?
Degrees in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, data science, applied mathematics, and electrical engineering are the most common matches for Senior Technical Analyst roles. Check the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm your exact CIP code qualifies. O*NET classifies this occupation under SOC codes tied to technical analysis and systems work, which helps DSOs validate the connection.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Senior Technical Analyst position?
Your I-983 must detail the specific technical skills you'll develop on the job, the supervision structure, and how the work relates to your degree field. For Senior Technical Analyst roles, that typically means documenting deliverables like system performance analysis, data quality assessments, or reporting frameworks. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must approve it before your extension start date.
How do I find Senior Technical Analyst employers who are already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate surfaces Senior Technical Analyst postings from employers with documented hiring history for international workers, making it easier to identify companies already set up for STEM OPT. You can also ask recruiters directly or look up a company's E-Verify participation status through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated, your STEM OPT authorization is no longer valid for continued employment there. USCIS requires active E-Verify participation throughout the extension period, not just at the time of filing. You'd need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer and work with your DSO to update your I-983 and SEVIS record promptly.