Government F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas

Government and public sector employers in Texas, including federal agencies, research labs, and state-contracted technology firms, sponsor F-1 STEM OPT workers in data science, engineering, cybersecurity, and IT roles. Austin, San Antonio, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area concentrate most opportunities, with major federal installations and defense contractors among the active sponsors.

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Overview

Open Jobs63+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type89% On-site
Median Salary$27K
Top LocationAustin, TX
Most JobsTexas Health and Human Services Commission

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NRG Energy
Client Services Analyst II
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Client Services Analyst II
NRG Energy
Houston, Texas
Customer Service & Support
Business Operations
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Quality Assurance Specialist
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Quality Assurance Specialist
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Austin, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Compliance & Risk
$4,465/mo - $6,779/mo
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Houston-Galveston Area Council
Senior Payroll Analyst
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Senior Payroll Analyst
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Houston, Texas
Finance
Accounting
Human Resources
Tax
$65,000/yr - $73,300/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
51-200

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North Central Texas Council of Governments
Air Quality Planner I
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Air Quality Planner I
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Arlington, Texas
$49,022/yr - $58,826/yr
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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Engineer II
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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
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Engineer II
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
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Government Job Roles in Texas

Project & Program Management20 jobs
Business Analysis18 jobs
Project Management15 jobs
Healthcare Administration12 jobs
Data Science10 jobs
Data Science & Analytics10 jobs
Compliance & Legal9 jobs
Data Analytics8 jobs
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)7 jobs
Human Resources7 jobs

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Government Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

Which government employers in Texas sponsor F-1 STEM OPT workers?

Federal agencies with Texas offices, including the Department of Defense installations at Fort Sam Houston and defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon operating under government contracts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, have documented F-1 STEM OPT hiring patterns. State-affiliated research institutions and federally funded labs in Austin and Houston also appear in OFLC disclosure data as STEM OPT sponsors.

Which Texas cities have the most government F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?

Austin leads because of its concentration of federal agency regional offices and state government technology divisions. San Antonio follows, driven by military and defense installations including Joint Base San Antonio and surrounding contractors. Dallas-Fort Worth hosts a significant cluster of defense and aerospace government contractors, and Houston's NASA Johnson Space Center supports STEM OPT hires in engineering and space science roles.

How do I find government F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?

Migrate Mate filters government and public sector jobs in Texas specifically for F-1 STEM OPT eligibility, surfacing employers with verified STEM OPT sponsorship history in roles like IT, data analysis, and engineering. Searching by industry and location on Migrate Mate lets you see which Texas government employers have actively sponsored STEM OPT workers, which is more targeted than general job searches.

What types of government roles in Texas typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?

Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code and involve work directly related to your degree. In Texas government contexts, qualifying titles commonly include data analyst, software developer, systems engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and GIS specialist. Roles in IT modernization for state agencies and engineering positions with defense contractors under government contracts frequently meet the criteria reviewed by USCIS.

Are there Texas-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in government roles?

Texas government contractors working on federal contracts may require security clearances, and the clearance process can affect your STEM OPT timeline if adjudication extends beyond your authorization period. Many federal agency positions in Texas are direct-hire federal roles, which generally cannot sponsor F-1 OPT directly; STEM OPT sponsorship in the government sector here most often comes through private contractors and subcontractors operating on government projects rather than direct federal employment.