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Texas is one of the strongest states for insurance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs, with major employers like State Farm, Allstate, USAA, and Chubb operating large offices in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. The state's concentration of energy, healthcare, and commercial industries drives steady demand for actuarial, underwriting, and risk management talent from international graduates.
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SWBC is seeking a talented individual to analyze and formulate solutions for small to medium software system problems, analyze business processes, write system process specifications and business rules to be used that include high-level requirements. The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) will perform reporting, database schema, stakeholder analysis, and requirements traceability as well as corroborate with clients to determine their business needs and transform them into information technology system requirements.
Why you'll love this role:
As a Business Systems Analyst for SWBC, you will have an opportunity to drive systemic change for business processes by defining needs and then recommending improvements that have both intrinsic and extrinsic value for all our clients. With a keen eye towards continuous improvement, you will be an integral part of our transformation as initiatives may be strategic, tactical, or operational. By authoring changes that transition our company from current to the future state, you will devise solutions that enrich our operational and technical delivery. You will play an incredibly critical role in our overall evolution and join a team that is focused on driving change through stakeholder collaboration. Together, we will celebrate our team successes and learn quickly from our failures. We look forward to welcoming you as the newest member of our awesome team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Analyzes business problem statements and develops solutions for small to medium scale software systems projects.
- Transforms business needs into business, functional, non-functional, user, and testing requirements for use by the Information Technology department.
- Reports and communicates requirement progress to stakeholders as input to project status report.
- Reviews test strategy, test plans, and test cases to ensure requirements are met; and supports Software Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing teams as needed.
- Reviews defects and coordinates with both internal and external customers to determine priority of fix and manual work-around.
SERIOUS CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some college course work in a technical field, equivalent math or technical aptitude, or equivalent experience in an Information Technology, Insurance, or Financial Services environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years as a Business Systems Analyst I, or related business application support experience in an Information Technology, Insurance, or Financial Services environment.
- Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) preferred.
- Proprietary application support such as Cotrak and FocusNet preferred.
- Strong understanding of assigned business applications, such as Cotrak, FocusNet, or LossTrack.
- Working knowledge of process models and requirements documents and reporting.
- Familiarity with data content and structures for systems supported.
- Working understanding of and the ability to utilize business system analysis, modeling, design and documentation techniques, and testing methodologies.
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Excellent in verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer and accurate keyboard skills in utilizing computer applications such as MS Word and Excel, including Visio, Access, and Project.
- Working knowledge of general office equipment such as phone system, copier, scanner, and the like.
- Able to maintain job knowledge expertise by attending technical conferences, seminars, association meetings/groups, and the like to maintain an understanding of business processes and related systems for supported business units.
- Able to sit for long periods of time performing sedentary activities such as analyzing workflow, developing reports, or other duties.
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs. of files, supplies, documents, or other related items.
- Able to understand and apply business vision and direction.
- Able to deal effectively with internal and external customers.
SWBC OFFERS:
- Competitive overall compensation package
- Work/Life balance
- Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
- Years of Service awards
- Career enhancement and growth opportunities
- Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
- Continuing education and career certifications
- Variety of healthcare coverage options
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
- Lucrative Wellness Program
Based upon employee eligibility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
INTRODUCTION
SWBC is seeking a talented individual to analyze and formulate solutions for small to medium software system problems, analyze business processes, write system process specifications and business rules to be used that include high-level requirements. The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) will perform reporting, database schema, stakeholder analysis, and requirements traceability as well as corroborate with clients to determine their business needs and transform them into information technology system requirements.
Why you'll love this role:
As a Business Systems Analyst for SWBC, you will have an opportunity to drive systemic change for business processes by defining needs and then recommending improvements that have both intrinsic and extrinsic value for all our clients. With a keen eye towards continuous improvement, you will be an integral part of our transformation as initiatives may be strategic, tactical, or operational. By authoring changes that transition our company from current to the future state, you will devise solutions that enrich our operational and technical delivery. You will play an incredibly critical role in our overall evolution and join a team that is focused on driving change through stakeholder collaboration. Together, we will celebrate our team successes and learn quickly from our failures. We look forward to welcoming you as the newest member of our awesome team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Analyzes business problem statements and develops solutions for small to medium scale software systems projects.
- Transforms business needs into business, functional, non-functional, user, and testing requirements for use by the Information Technology department.
- Reports and communicates requirement progress to stakeholders as input to project status report.
- Reviews test strategy, test plans, and test cases to ensure requirements are met; and supports Software Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing teams as needed.
- Reviews defects and coordinates with both internal and external customers to determine priority of fix and manual work-around.
SERIOUS CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Some college course work in a technical field, equivalent math or technical aptitude, or equivalent experience in an Information Technology, Insurance, or Financial Services environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years as a Business Systems Analyst I, or related business application support experience in an Information Technology, Insurance, or Financial Services environment.
- Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) preferred.
- Proprietary application support such as Cotrak and FocusNet preferred.
- Strong understanding of assigned business applications, such as Cotrak, FocusNet, or LossTrack.
- Working knowledge of process models and requirements documents and reporting.
- Familiarity with data content and structures for systems supported.
- Working understanding of and the ability to utilize business system analysis, modeling, design and documentation techniques, and testing methodologies.
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Excellent in verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer and accurate keyboard skills in utilizing computer applications such as MS Word and Excel, including Visio, Access, and Project.
- Working knowledge of general office equipment such as phone system, copier, scanner, and the like.
- Able to maintain job knowledge expertise by attending technical conferences, seminars, association meetings/groups, and the like to maintain an understanding of business processes and related systems for supported business units.
- Able to sit for long periods of time performing sedentary activities such as analyzing workflow, developing reports, or other duties.
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs. of files, supplies, documents, or other related items.
- Able to understand and apply business vision and direction.
- Able to deal effectively with internal and external customers.
SWBC OFFERS:
- Competitive overall compensation package
- Work/Life balance
- Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
- Years of Service awards
- Career enhancement and growth opportunities
- Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
- Continuing education and career certifications
- Variety of healthcare coverage options
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
- Lucrative Wellness Program
Based upon employee eligibility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
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Search Insurance Jobs in TexasInsurance OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which insurance companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Texas?
Several large insurers with significant Texas operations have a track record of hiring F-1 OPT candidates, including USAA (headquartered in San Antonio), State Farm, Allstate, Chubb, and Travelers. Regional carriers and managing general agents based in Houston and Dallas also participate in OPT hiring, particularly for actuarial, data analytics, and underwriting roles where specialized degree programs are common.
Which cities in Texas have the most insurance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads due to its concentration of commercial insurance and energy sector risk management operations. Dallas-Fort Worth is close behind, hosting regional headquarters for multiple national carriers and a large insurance technology sector. San Antonio is notable for USAA's massive campus. Austin is an emerging market, particularly for insurtech and data-driven roles tied to its broader tech industry growth.
What types of insurance roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that consistently align with F-1 OPT authorization in the insurance industry include actuarial analyst, data analyst, underwriting analyst, risk management analyst, and financial analyst positions. These roles typically require degrees in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or computer science, making them a natural fit for OPT because the employment must be directly related to the student's field of study.
How do I find insurance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, so you can search directly for insurance roles in Texas that are open to F-1 OPT candidates. This saves significant time compared to manually screening general job listings. Filtering by city, role type, and OPT eligibility on Migrate Mate surfaces relevant opportunities at Texas-based carriers and insurtech firms that general boards do not highlight.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in insurance?
Texas has no state income tax, which is a practical consideration when evaluating offers, but the key OPT-specific factor is that Texas insurers in energy-heavy markets often hire for very specialized risk roles. Your OPT employment must be directly related to your degree, so candidates should confirm the role description maps clearly to their field of study before applying. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree, not the employer's industry.