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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Overview

Open Jobs154+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type62% On-site
Median Salary$98K
Top LocationChicago, IL
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Technical Business Analyst
Collabera
Charlotte, North Carolina
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Business Analyst
Project Management
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3+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Boston Energy Trading and Marketing
Senior Technical Business Analyst
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Senior Technical Business Analyst
Boston Energy Trading and Marketing
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Business Analyst
Project Management
$150,000/yr - $180,000/yr
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Technical Business Analyst IV
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Technical Business Analyst IV
Security Benefit
Topeka, Kansas
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Technical Product & Program Management
Business Analyst
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Vidhwan, Inc.
Technical Business Analyst
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Technical Business Analyst
Vidhwan, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
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Business Analyst
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Synechron
Senior Technical Business Analyst
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Senior Technical Business Analyst
Synechron
Piscataway, New Jersey
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Business Analyst
Project Management
$110,000/yr - $120,000/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips 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 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.

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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.

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