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Data Operations Analyst roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Systems Analyst category, making this one of the cleaner paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals into U.S. data teams. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and employer sponsorship paperwork is lighter than H-1B visa.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional
Area of Interest: Financial/Accounting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
Support Staff
Opening on: Jul 15 2026
Closing at: Aug 13 2026 - 23:55 EDT
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
University Advancement
Working/Functional Title
Fiscal Officer, Central Devel & Ops
Position Summary
Are you a finance professional who enjoys building relationships and delivering exceptional service? University Advancement is seeking a Fiscal Officer for their Central Development and Operation’s units to provide expert financial guidance. In this role, you’ll manage budgets, ensure compliance with university policies, coordinate travel and expense processes, and serve as a valued resource for financial questions and problem-solving. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about helping others succeed, we invite you to join our dedicated and mission-driven team.
This position serves as the fiscal officer within University Advancement for the Central Development and Operation’s units, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. The role provides timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making and optimizes financial processes to promote efficient and effective operations.
This position provides accounting and operational support for various units and accounts. It initiates, approves, and reconciles transactions within MSU’s Kuali Financial System to ensure accurate monitoring and maintenance of account balances. The position audits vouchers and financial statements to confirm accuracy, compliance, and validity, and analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitments to project future revenues and expenses. It also prepares and interprets departmental financial reports, budget analyses, and status updates, and provides recommendations to improve financial policies, procedures, and processes.
Job Duties
Account Management:
- Manage accounts receivables and payables.
- Review and reconcile travel for domestic and international travel.
- Review and reconcile procurement card and meeting planner card transactions.
- Reconcile event registrations with credit card statements to ensure funds received are accurate and properly recorded.
- Process refunds and overpayments.
- Review and reconcile fund ledgers to ensure appropriate coding and account usage.
Data Entry:
- Prepare and input purchase orders against requisition lists to ensure orders exist, delivery dates are accurate, and vendor product codes are correct.
- Process invoice payments and reimbursements via EBS.
- Enter information into EBS to maintain budget systems and status reports.
- Complete quarterly forecasting.
Report Preparation:
- Develop and maintain budget and financial reports for departmental and central review.
Communications:
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external sources and review accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.
- Utilize interpersonal communication skills to address a wide range of questions from departmental personnel regarding income and expenses.
Miscellaneous Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service, including but not limited to; interacting with customers, answering the telephone efficiently and courteously, route calls to the proper person, take accurate and thorough messages to provide information to appropriate personnel in a timely matter.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in financial statement and report preparation, general ledger accounting and budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with EBS, KFS, Business Intelligence, Query Studio, Concur Travel, Ascend (CRM), and Microsoft 365 Office Suite; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Fluency in MSU policy and procedures; A self-starter whose strengths include problem-solving, attention to detail and deadlines, creative thinking, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Talent Acquisition, at karampat@msu.edu.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends July 21, 2026, 11: 55 PM
Location: East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional
Area of Interest: Financial/Accounting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
Support Staff
Opening on: Jul 15 2026
Closing at: Aug 13 2026 - 23:55 EDT
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
University Advancement
Working/Functional Title
Fiscal Officer, Central Devel & Ops
Position Summary
Are you a finance professional who enjoys building relationships and delivering exceptional service? University Advancement is seeking a Fiscal Officer for their Central Development and Operation’s units to provide expert financial guidance. In this role, you’ll manage budgets, ensure compliance with university policies, coordinate travel and expense processes, and serve as a valued resource for financial questions and problem-solving. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about helping others succeed, we invite you to join our dedicated and mission-driven team.
This position serves as the fiscal officer within University Advancement for the Central Development and Operation’s units, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. The role provides timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making and optimizes financial processes to promote efficient and effective operations.
This position provides accounting and operational support for various units and accounts. It initiates, approves, and reconciles transactions within MSU’s Kuali Financial System to ensure accurate monitoring and maintenance of account balances. The position audits vouchers and financial statements to confirm accuracy, compliance, and validity, and analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitments to project future revenues and expenses. It also prepares and interprets departmental financial reports, budget analyses, and status updates, and provides recommendations to improve financial policies, procedures, and processes.
Job Duties
Account Management:
- Manage accounts receivables and payables.
- Review and reconcile travel for domestic and international travel.
- Review and reconcile procurement card and meeting planner card transactions.
- Reconcile event registrations with credit card statements to ensure funds received are accurate and properly recorded.
- Process refunds and overpayments.
- Review and reconcile fund ledgers to ensure appropriate coding and account usage.
Data Entry:
- Prepare and input purchase orders against requisition lists to ensure orders exist, delivery dates are accurate, and vendor product codes are correct.
- Process invoice payments and reimbursements via EBS.
- Enter information into EBS to maintain budget systems and status reports.
- Complete quarterly forecasting.
Report Preparation:
- Develop and maintain budget and financial reports for departmental and central review.
Communications:
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external sources and review accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.
- Utilize interpersonal communication skills to address a wide range of questions from departmental personnel regarding income and expenses.
Miscellaneous Duties:
- Provide excellent customer service, including but not limited to; interacting with customers, answering the telephone efficiently and courteously, route calls to the proper person, take accurate and thorough messages to provide information to appropriate personnel in a timely matter.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in financial statement and report preparation, general ledger accounting and budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with EBS, KFS, Business Intelligence, Query Studio, Concur Travel, Ascend (CRM), and Microsoft 365 Office Suite; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Fluency in MSU policy and procedures; A self-starter whose strengths include problem-solving, attention to detail and deadlines, creative thinking, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Talent Acquisition, at karampat@msu.edu.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends July 21, 2026, 11: 55 PM
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Data Operations Analyst
Document your degree-to-role alignment
TN visa eligibility for Systems Analyst depends on a direct connection between your credential and the data operations work you'll do. A computer science, information systems, or statistics degree strengthens your case significantly more than a general business degree.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Companies with recent visa filings for Systems Analyst or data roles already understand visa sponsorship processes and mechanics. Focus your search on organizations experienced with visa sponsorship in data or analytics functions rather than starting from scratch with unfamiliar employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time when TN sponsorship depends on employer willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces Data Operations Analyst roles at companies with verified TN and systems analyst sponsorship history, so you're applying where your visa status won't be a surprise.
Prepare a role-specific support letter
Your employer's offer letter must describe your duties in terms that map to the USCIS Systems Analyst definition. Generic job titles won't cut it. Ask your hiring manager to reference data pipeline management, operational data governance, or analytical systems work explicitly.
Clarify the border vs. consulate filing path early
Canadians can get TN status directly at a port of entry with no advance filing. Mexicans must schedule a consular interview. Knowing which path applies to you shapes your timeline and what you ask of your employer during the offer stage.
Request an indefinite-term offer letter
TN status is granted for up to three years per entry and can be renewed without a hard cap. Employers unfamiliar with TN sometimes issue short-term letters. Ask for the full three-year term from the start to avoid early renewal friction.
Data Operations Analyst TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Operations Analyst role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, if the role maps to the Systems Analyst occupational category under USMCA. Data Operations Analysts who work on data pipelines, operational reporting systems, or analytical infrastructure typically qualify. The key is that your employer's offer letter and your job duties must reflect systems analysis work, not general project management or administrative data entry.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN sponsorship for Data Operations Analyst roles skips the H-1B lottery entirely, which is a significant practical difference. There's no annual cap for Canadian citizens, no registration fee, and no multi-month wait for a selection result. The trade-off is that TN doesn't create a path to permanent residency, while H-1B can be a stepping stone to an employer-sponsored green card.
What degree do I need for TN sponsorship as a Data Operations Analyst?
You need a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to systems analysis or data work, such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, or statistics. A general business degree may still qualify if your transcript shows substantial technical coursework. Canadian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for TN purposes.
Where can I find Data Operations Analyst jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, which makes it hard to identify employers already familiar with TN mechanics. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find Data Operations Analyst roles at companies with documented TN and systems analyst sponsorship history so you're not educating employers from scratch during the interview process.
Can my employer switch me from TN to H-1B status later?
Yes. TN status and H-1B are not mutually exclusive over time. If your employer wants to sponsor you for permanent residency or you want to enter the H-1B lottery while on TN status, that's a supported path. You'd need your employer to file an H-1B petition and, if selected, transition status before your TN term expires or at a natural renewal point.