Government OPT Jobs in Maryland
Maryland's government sector offers F-1 OPT candidates strong opportunities across federal agencies, defense contractors, and public research institutions concentrated in the Washington D.C. corridor. Employers like the National Institutes of Health, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and federal contractors in Bethesda and Silver Spring regularly hire international graduates in technical, scientific, and policy-oriented roles during OPT status.
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Get Access To All JobsBy joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
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Nurse Case Manager
Please Note: This is a hybrid position requiring onsite attendance at our Baltimore - St. Paul office (7 St. Paul Street, Suite 450 Baltimore, MD 21202) on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, with remote work available on the remaining business days.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: While partnering with the injured worker, employer, and medical providers, create a case management strategy to facilitate medical recovery and a successful return to work through advocacy, communication and coordination of medical services.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.
- Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.
- Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting.
- Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations.
- Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
- Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more.
Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessment via telephone calls to evaluate the injured worker's injury, medical treatment, psychosocial needs, cultural implications and support systems.
- Effectively communicates and builds relationships with the claims’ examiner, client, injured worker, attorney and supervisor.
- Identifies issues related to delayed recovery and/or return to work and problem solves with a creative thinking approach.
- Negotiates treatment and disability duration with providers through use of medical and disability duration guidelines, adhering to quality.
- Identifies opportunities to expedite care for cost containment and timely medical recovery.
- Provides recommendations for alternate clinical resources to support claim resolution.
- Maintains client's privacy and confidentiality, promotes client safety and advocacy; and adheres to ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory standards.
EDUCATION AND LICENSING
Current unrestricted RN license(s) in a state or territory of the United States required. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited college or university or equivalent work experience preferred. Certification in case management, rehabilitation nursing or a related specialty is highly preferred.
TAKING CARE OF YOU BY
- Offering flexibility and autonomy.
- Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
- Providing ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
- Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
- Thrives when everyone is working towards the same vision/goals.
We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, recruiter will be in touch.
nurse #casemangementspecialist
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 - $88,000/year. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Nurse Case Manager
Please Note: This is a hybrid position requiring onsite attendance at our Baltimore - St. Paul office (7 St. Paul Street, Suite 450 Baltimore, MD 21202) on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, with remote work available on the remaining business days.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: While partnering with the injured worker, employer, and medical providers, create a case management strategy to facilitate medical recovery and a successful return to work through advocacy, communication and coordination of medical services.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.
- Apply your medical/clinical or rehabilitation knowledge and experience to assist in the management of complex medical conditions, treatment planning and recovery from illness or injury.
- Work in the best of both worlds - a rewarding career making an impact on the health and lives of others, and a remote work environment.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path while advocating for the most effective and efficient medical treatment for injured employees in a non-traditional setting.
- Enable our Caring counts® mission supporting injured employees from some of the world’s best brands and organizations.
- Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
- Celebrate your career achievements and each other through professional development opportunities, continuing education credits, team building initiatives and more.
Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessment via telephone calls to evaluate the injured worker's injury, medical treatment, psychosocial needs, cultural implications and support systems.
- Effectively communicates and builds relationships with the claims’ examiner, client, injured worker, attorney and supervisor.
- Identifies issues related to delayed recovery and/or return to work and problem solves with a creative thinking approach.
- Negotiates treatment and disability duration with providers through use of medical and disability duration guidelines, adhering to quality.
- Identifies opportunities to expedite care for cost containment and timely medical recovery.
- Provides recommendations for alternate clinical resources to support claim resolution.
- Maintains client's privacy and confidentiality, promotes client safety and advocacy; and adheres to ethical, legal, accreditation and regulatory standards.
EDUCATION AND LICENSING
Current unrestricted RN license(s) in a state or territory of the United States required. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited college or university or equivalent work experience preferred. Certification in case management, rehabilitation nursing or a related specialty is highly preferred.
TAKING CARE OF YOU BY
- Offering flexibility and autonomy.
- Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
- Providing ongoing learning and professional growth opportunities.
- Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
- Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
- Thrives when everyone is working towards the same vision/goals.
We offer a diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.
NEXT STEPS
If your application is selected to advance to the next round, recruiter will be in touch.
nurse #casemangementspecialist
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70,000 - $88,000/year. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
OPT Government Job Roles in Maryland
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Search Government Jobs in MarylandGovernment OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
Which government employers in Maryland sponsor F-1 OPT workers?
Federal agencies and contractors with a significant presence in Maryland are among the most active OPT employers in the government sector. The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg regularly hire F-1 OPT holders. Large defense and government contractors such as Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC also maintain substantial Maryland operations and have established patterns of hiring international graduates.
Which cities in Maryland have the most government F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Montgomery County corridor, particularly Bethesda, Rockville, and Gaithersburg, concentrates the highest density of government and federal contractor OPT positions due to proximity to D.C. federal agencies. Greenbelt and College Park benefit from the NASA Goddard and University of Maryland nexus. Baltimore also offers opportunities through federal health agencies, the Social Security Administration headquarters, and state government offices hiring in administrative and technical roles.
What types of government roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Maryland?
Roles that align directly with a graduate's degree field are most commonly approved under F-1 OPT in Maryland's government sector. These include data analyst, public health researcher, software engineer, environmental scientist, policy analyst, and cybersecurity specialist positions. STEM OPT extension eligibility is particularly relevant here, as many federal agency and contractor roles in IT, engineering, and the life sciences meet the STEM designation requirements, allowing eligible graduates up to 36 months of work authorization.
How do I find government F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and graduates seeking visa-friendly government roles, including F-1 OPT positions in Maryland. Listings are filtered by visa sponsorship type and industry, so you can search directly for government sector employers in Maryland who have hired OPT workers rather than sorting through general job boards. Using Migrate Mate alongside your university's international student office resources gives you the most targeted approach for government F-1 OPT opportunities in the state.
Are there any Maryland-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the government sector?
Security clearance requirements are a significant factor for many Maryland government and contractor roles. F-1 OPT holders are generally not eligible for U.S. security clearances, which restricts access to certain positions at defense agencies and classified contractors. However, a large share of Maryland federal agency roles, particularly in public health, research, and data science, do not require clearances. It's also worth noting that Maryland's proximity to D.C. means some federal employers post Maryland-based positions through both state and federal hiring systems.