STEM OPT Jobs in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's energy sector, aerospace corridor, and growing tech hubs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa sponsor F-1 STEM OPT candidates across engineering, data science, and computer systems roles. E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for STEM OPT employers, and Oklahoma's lower cost of living makes smaller regional employers viable sponsorship targets.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for analysis related to business and program performance, operational reporting, decision-making support for assigned areas. You will report to the Senior Performance Analyst.
Monday-Friday, 8: 00am-4:30pm
Primary Tasks:
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You will develop financial and operational analysis and reports through data mining and research; use basic financial performance metrics to support analysis.
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Compile trend analysis and communicating any areas of success or concern to management.
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Create profitability / expense impact forecasts for assigned areas based on proposed plans.
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Develop detailed spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets), financial models, charts and graphs depicting actual to forecast detail.
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You will create reports tied to Key Performance Indicators for assigned support departments.
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Produce necessary trend reporting on Key Performance Indicators for assigned departments.
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Create accurate analysis for communication partners.
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Maintain daily, monthly, and annual review metrics for assigned Business and Program partners.
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Provide ad-hoc analysis.
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Export data from source systems and provide analysis on results through Excel including pivot tables, data linking and complex formulas.
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Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in marketing, accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and two (2) years of experience in planning and analysis, OR six (6) years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills including, higher level functions in EXCEL such as Pivot Tables, sumifs, Nested formulas, V/H lookups, Macros, Graphing.
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Ability to analyze recommendations based on statistical reports.
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Ability to maintain organization, meet deadlines and has integrity.
Job Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for analysis related to business and program performance, operational reporting, decision-making support for assigned areas. You will report to the Senior Performance Analyst.
Monday-Friday, 8: 00am-4:30pm
Primary Tasks:
-
You will develop financial and operational analysis and reports through data mining and research; use basic financial performance metrics to support analysis.
-
Compile trend analysis and communicating any areas of success or concern to management.
-
Create profitability / expense impact forecasts for assigned areas based on proposed plans.
-
Develop detailed spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets), financial models, charts and graphs depicting actual to forecast detail.
-
You will create reports tied to Key Performance Indicators for assigned support departments.
-
Produce necessary trend reporting on Key Performance Indicators for assigned departments.
-
Create accurate analysis for communication partners.
-
Maintain daily, monthly, and annual review metrics for assigned Business and Program partners.
-
Provide ad-hoc analysis.
-
Export data from source systems and provide analysis on results through Excel including pivot tables, data linking and complex formulas.
-
Perform other tasks as may be assigned.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in marketing, accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and two (2) years of experience in planning and analysis, OR six (6) years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills including, higher level functions in EXCEL such as Pivot Tables, sumifs, Nested formulas, V/H lookups, Macros, Graphing.
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Ability to analyze recommendations based on statistical reports.
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Ability to maintain organization, meet deadlines and has integrity.
Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Oklahoma
Confirm your role qualifies before applying
Cross-check your job title against the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List using O*NET to verify the Standard Occupational Classification code matches a STEM-eligible field. Roles like petroleum engineer or geoscientist qualify; general business analyst roles often don't.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers in Oklahoma
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before you file. Filter your Oklahoma employer search by E-Verify participation status upfront to avoid accepting an offer from a company that can't legally sponsor your extension.
Search Oklahoma's energy sector LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter DOL Labor Condition Application filings by Oklahoma employers in oil and gas, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Companies headquartered in Tulsa and the Ardmore basin file LCAs regularly, giving you a verified list of active sponsors before you apply.
Build credentials around Oklahoma's aerospace demand
Oklahoma City's aerospace and aviation maintenance cluster employs thousands of engineers and systems analysts. Certifications in avionics software, FAA compliance systems, or structural analysis directly align with roles that regional primes and MRO facilities actively fill through STEM OPT.
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Get Access To All JobsF-1 STEM OPT Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Oklahoma sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Oklahoma's energy sector, including oil and gas extraction and midstream operations, sponsors the largest share of F-1 STEM OPT candidates, particularly in petroleum engineering, geosciences, and data analytics. Aerospace and aviation manufacturing around Oklahoma City is a close second. Information technology and cybersecurity firms in Tulsa's growing tech corridor also file STEM OPT training plans regularly.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa account for the majority of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity in the state. Oklahoma City anchors aerospace, federal contracting, and energy operations, while Tulsa concentrates energy headquarters, engineering firms, and a developing fintech sector. Norman and Stillwater see smaller volumes tied to university-affiliated research employers and technology startups.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Oklahoma?
Qualifying roles must fall under a STEM-designated STEM degree classification matched to your degree field. In Oklahoma, common qualifying positions include petroleum engineer, software developer, data scientist, mechanical engineer, environmental engineer, and systems analyst. Roles in general management, sales, or non-technical operations rarely qualify even at companies that sponsor other visa types.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate filters employer listings by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify Oklahoma companies that have already sponsored STEM OPT candidates in your field. This is more reliable than sorting general job boards by keyword. Cross-reference E-Verify enrollment status and prevailing wage data from the OFLC Wage Search before targeting any employer.
Are there any Oklahoma-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Oklahoma has no state-level work authorization requirements beyond federal STEM OPT rules, but employers in regulated industries like oil and gas or aerospace may require security clearances or facility access that limit F-1 sponsorship eligibility. STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the Training Plan Form I-983 must document formal mentorship and performance evaluation tied to your STEM degree field.