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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Summary:
This position is responsible for leading project meetings with the core business team in gathering comprehensive business requirements and translating them into automated solutions, to include workflow technical design and implementation. Business Analyst will serve as the technical liaison with the software programming team for implementing workflow solutions and project monitoring, to include ongoing workflow maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Clarify system, workflow, and process needs with operations to understand the purpose and content of requested enhancements
- Assist customers with understanding of system functionality and process flows
- Document business requirements and technical details, utilizing a variety of tools including Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point and other tools as applicable
- Consult with management or senior team members as needed to gain knowledge needed for ownership of assigned process area
- Support day-to-day operation in assigned process area by responding to requests for research or minor changes to workflow
- Identify system enhancements that will improve business processes and support future business needs
- Author, or provide review of, system request on behalf of the business units and process managers, serving as functional and technical liaison between the business units and IS organization
- Learn new technologies and systems to advance knowledge of operation and process improvements, consulting SME’s or leadership as needed to gain this understanding
- Develop detailed technical design for workflow automation, and implement system changes including monitoring for successful and intended outcomes
- Lead and facilitate meetings with project team, including end users, management, and IS team members
- Utilize operational and system knowledge to provide recommendations for increased efficiencies and automation through proprietary workflow system
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, TQM or other project and process management systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
- Ability to produce written material to sufficiently communicate at all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations. Superior diagnostic skills spanning organizational, group and individual needs
- Ability to keep confidential information as such
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing projects and deadlines
- Independent, logical thinker with proven ability to perform detailed data analysis and make sound decisions
- Intermediary troubleshooting abilities, with ability to problem solve complex technical issues independently within a timely fashion
- Ability to understand operational business processes, and apply technical/system knowledge
- Ability to develop and/or present training to operational business users
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment, respectful of all positions at all levels
- Beginner/Intermediate knowledge with database query tools such as AS/400 or SQL
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required.
B. Experience
- 4-5 years related experience in and/or training in business analysis, technology development, or a related field and/or training
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
This position is responsible for leading project meetings with the core business team in gathering comprehensive business requirements and translating them into automated solutions, to include workflow technical design and implementation. Business Analyst will serve as the technical liaison with the software programming team for implementing workflow solutions and project monitoring, to include ongoing workflow maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Clarify system, workflow, and process needs with operations to understand the purpose and content of requested enhancements
- Assist customers with understanding of system functionality and process flows
- Document business requirements and technical details, utilizing a variety of tools including Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point and other tools as applicable
- Consult with management or senior team members as needed to gain knowledge needed for ownership of assigned process area
- Support day-to-day operation in assigned process area by responding to requests for research or minor changes to workflow
- Identify system enhancements that will improve business processes and support future business needs
- Author, or provide review of, system request on behalf of the business units and process managers, serving as functional and technical liaison between the business units and IS organization
- Learn new technologies and systems to advance knowledge of operation and process improvements, consulting SME’s or leadership as needed to gain this understanding
- Develop detailed technical design for workflow automation, and implement system changes including monitoring for successful and intended outcomes
- Lead and facilitate meetings with project team, including end users, management, and IS team members
- Utilize operational and system knowledge to provide recommendations for increased efficiencies and automation through proprietary workflow system
- Knowledge of Six Sigma, TQM or other project and process management systems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
- Ability to produce written material to sufficiently communicate at all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to analyze complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations. Superior diagnostic skills spanning organizational, group and individual needs
- Ability to keep confidential information as such
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing projects and deadlines
- Independent, logical thinker with proven ability to perform detailed data analysis and make sound decisions
- Intermediary troubleshooting abilities, with ability to problem solve complex technical issues independently within a timely fashion
- Ability to understand operational business processes, and apply technical/system knowledge
- Ability to develop and/or present training to operational business users
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment, respectful of all positions at all levels
- Beginner/Intermediate knowledge with database query tools such as AS/400 or SQL
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required.
B. Experience
- 4-5 years related experience in and/or training in business analysis, technology development, or a related field and/or training
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
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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.