Government Jobs in Texas with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Government F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, where federal agencies, state departments, and defense contractors like the Department of Defense, NASA's Johnson Space Center, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission actively hire international students in technical, research, and policy roles during their OPT period.
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As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!
Organizational Development Coordinator
Summary
We are seeking a detailed and organized Program Coordinator to support our Learning & Organizational Development initiatives. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of various programs and activities aimed at fostering employee growth and organizational success. The ideal candidate will have a passion for organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Program Support:
- Assist in coordinating end-to-end learning programs, from scheduling to evaluation to ensure seamless execution.
- Maintain a standard of excellence and alignment regarding program documentation including schedules, participant lists and evaluation reports.
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Provide logistical support for virtual and live training sessions, workshops, and events.
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Administrative Support:
- Coordinate scheduling trainings, workshops, and other program activities ensuring alignment with program managers, facilitators, office managers, and LMS administrative team.
- Manage communication channels and correspondence related to L&OD programs.
- Coordinate 360 assessment communication between assessors and raters ensuring 90% completion for participants.
- Collaborates and consults with program managers, facilitators, LMS administrators and leadership to coordinate schedules, change requests, and gains appropriate approval.
- Ensure all cancelled classes are rescheduled and participants are rescheduled.
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Managing and maintaining materials both print and digital ensuring all necessary information is updated and contains necessary information.
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Data Management & Analysis:
- Collect and compile data for program evaluation and reporting purposes.
- Assist in analyzing program metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement such as completion rates, assessment scores, retention levels to identify trends and areas for optimization.
- Utilize quantitative analysis techniques to assess training effectiveness, such as calculating training Return on Investment (ROI), training cost per employee, or performance improvement metrics.
- Partner with Program Managers to generate reports and summaries to communicate program outcomes to stakeholders.
- Support compiling metrics to contribute to LMS impact dashboard.
Required Skills:
- Project Coordination & Management:
- Ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
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Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and documentation.
-
Communication:
- Effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
-
Effectively establish and maintain positive working relationships with program managers and facilitators.
-
Problem Solving:
- Resolves issues in a calm and helpful demeanor and makes self available as a resource to the team.
-
Follows through on commitments in a timely manner.
-
Adaptability:
- Ability to prioritize and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment adapting quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to align workflows and methods with team protocols.
- Demonstrated desire to stay open minded and model continuous learning.
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Prior experience in program coordination or administrative roles.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and instructional technology tools is beneficial.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.).
- Preference given to candidates who demonstrate proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel with the ability to troubleshoot spreadsheet challenges, manipulate and interpret training data to extract meaningful insights, and some basic statistical knowledge.
- Preference given to candidates who demonstrate proficiency designing materials using Office Suite including, but not limited to, design decks and one-page summaries.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Official description on file with Talent.

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!
Organizational Development Coordinator
Summary
We are seeking a detailed and organized Program Coordinator to support our Learning & Organizational Development initiatives. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of various programs and activities aimed at fostering employee growth and organizational success. The ideal candidate will have a passion for organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Program Support:
- Assist in coordinating end-to-end learning programs, from scheduling to evaluation to ensure seamless execution.
- Maintain a standard of excellence and alignment regarding program documentation including schedules, participant lists and evaluation reports.
-
Provide logistical support for virtual and live training sessions, workshops, and events.
-
Administrative Support:
- Coordinate scheduling trainings, workshops, and other program activities ensuring alignment with program managers, facilitators, office managers, and LMS administrative team.
- Manage communication channels and correspondence related to L&OD programs.
- Coordinate 360 assessment communication between assessors and raters ensuring 90% completion for participants.
- Collaborates and consults with program managers, facilitators, LMS administrators and leadership to coordinate schedules, change requests, and gains appropriate approval.
- Ensure all cancelled classes are rescheduled and participants are rescheduled.
-
Managing and maintaining materials both print and digital ensuring all necessary information is updated and contains necessary information.
-
Data Management & Analysis:
- Collect and compile data for program evaluation and reporting purposes.
- Assist in analyzing program metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement such as completion rates, assessment scores, retention levels to identify trends and areas for optimization.
- Utilize quantitative analysis techniques to assess training effectiveness, such as calculating training Return on Investment (ROI), training cost per employee, or performance improvement metrics.
- Partner with Program Managers to generate reports and summaries to communicate program outcomes to stakeholders.
- Support compiling metrics to contribute to LMS impact dashboard.
Required Skills:
- Project Coordination & Management:
- Ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
-
Attention to detail and accuracy in data management and documentation.
-
Communication:
- Effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
-
Effectively establish and maintain positive working relationships with program managers and facilitators.
-
Problem Solving:
- Resolves issues in a calm and helpful demeanor and makes self available as a resource to the team.
-
Follows through on commitments in a timely manner.
-
Adaptability:
- Ability to prioritize and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment adapting quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to align workflows and methods with team protocols.
- Demonstrated desire to stay open minded and model continuous learning.
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Prior experience in program coordination or administrative roles.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and instructional technology tools is beneficial.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.).
- Preference given to candidates who demonstrate proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel with the ability to troubleshoot spreadsheet challenges, manipulate and interpret training data to extract meaningful insights, and some basic statistical knowledge.
- Preference given to candidates who demonstrate proficiency designing materials using Office Suite including, but not limited to, design decks and one-page summaries.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Official description on file with Talent.
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Which government employers in Texas sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Federal agencies with a Texas presence, including NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, the Department of Defense installations in San Antonio, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are among the more active employers of F-1 OPT students. State agencies such as the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission also hire OPT candidates, particularly for engineering, data, and public health roles.
Which cities in Texas have the most government F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Austin leads due to its concentration of state government offices and research-adjacent agencies tied to the University of Texas system. Houston follows closely, driven by NASA's Johnson Space Center and federal energy and environmental agencies. San Antonio has a strong military and defense presence, with multiple Army and Air Force installations. Dallas and Fort Worth also offer opportunities through federal district offices and public infrastructure agencies.
What types of government roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles that align OPT eligibility most cleanly are those requiring a specific degree field, including software engineering, civil and environmental engineering, public health analysis, data science, and urban planning. Research positions at federally funded labs and technical roles at defense contractors operating as government support contractors are also common fits. Administrative or general policy roles are less frequently structured to support OPT authorization.
How do I find government F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate lists government and public sector jobs in Texas that are open to F-1 OPT candidates, making it easier to filter by visa type rather than sifting through general job boards. Because government sponsorship in Texas spans federal agencies, state departments, and defense contractors, using a platform built for international students saves significant time. Migrate Mate allows you to search specifically for OPT-eligible government roles across Texas cities.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT students pursuing government jobs?
Security clearance requirements are a practical barrier at many federal and defense-related employers in Texas. Most clearances require U.S. citizenship, which OPT students do not hold, so roles explicitly requiring clearance are generally not accessible. However, many support contractor roles and state agency positions do not carry this requirement. OPT students should also confirm that their degree field aligns with the role's requirements, since government positions often specify exact educational qualifications for OPT to apply.
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