STEM OPT Technical Business Analyst Jobs
Technical Business Analyst roles sit at the intersection of data systems and business process, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in computer science, information systems, and engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to remain compliant throughout your authorization period.
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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 Technical Business Analyst
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Not every STEM degree automatically qualifies. Cross-check your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list before applying. Computer science, information systems, and industrial engineering codes are frequently approved for Technical Business Analyst roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before signing anything. An employer who isn't enrolled can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and re-enrolling after you've started can create compliance gaps that put your status at risk.
Target companies with active LCA filings in business analysis
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application data, showing which companies have actively filed for business analyst and systems analyst roles. This surfaces sponsors who already understand STEM OPT rather than employers you'd have to educate from scratch.
Draft your I-983 training plan around measurable deliverables
USCIS requires the I-983 to show a direct connection between your STEM degree and your day-to-day work. For a Technical Business Analyst role, document specific tasks like requirements gathering, data modeling, or systems integration that map to your academic coursework, not just your job title.
Check prevailing wage requirements before negotiating compensation
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location under DOL rules. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the SOC code for Business Analysts (13-1111) to see the wage level in your target market before your offer conversation.
Time your application to protect cap-gap coverage
If your OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your authorization through September 30. Submit your STEM OPT extension application to your DSO at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date to avoid any gap in work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Business Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on both your degree and the role's responsibilities. Your degree program must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list, typically covering computer science, information systems, industrial engineering, or applied mathematics. The Technical Business Analyst position itself must require and directly use that STEM knowledge, which you document in the I-983 training plan your employer co-signs.
What E-Verify obligations does my employer have for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT employment begins. Enrollment is required by federal regulation, not optional. You should verify enrollment status through E-Verify's employer search before accepting an offer. If the employer enrolled after your start date, your STEM OPT authorization is technically non-compliant, which can affect your ability to extend or change status later.
How do I find Technical Business Analyst jobs where employers already sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented DOL filing history for business analyst and related roles, so you can target companies already familiar with STEM OPT compliance rather than pitching the process cold. Filtering by E-Verify enrollment status narrows results further to employers who can legally hire you without additional setup on their end.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Technical Business Analyst position?
The I-983 must show a direct relationship between your STEM degree and the practical skills you'll use on the job. For a Technical Business Analyst role, that typically means listing deliverables like process mapping, data requirements analysis, systems documentation, or user acceptance testing, paired with the specific coursework or academic projects from your degree that prepared you for each. Vague job descriptions without that connection are a common reason DSOs flag I-983 forms for revision.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment or my role changes significantly?
If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment, you must stop working immediately and notify your DSO within five days, per USCIS reporting requirements. A significant change in job duties also requires a revised I-983 to be submitted to your DSO before the change takes effect, not after. Failing to report either situation is treated as a status violation, which can affect future visa applications.