Insurance STEM OPT Jobs in Texas
Insurance companies in Texas, including major employers in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, actively hire STEM-designated roles in actuarial science, data analytics, and risk modeling that qualify for F-1 STEM OPT authorization. Texas is home to regional headquarters for national carriers and specialty insurers, making it one of the more active states for international talent in insurance.
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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 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which insurance companies in Texas sponsor F-1 STEM OPT workers?
Texas-based and Texas-headquartered insurers such as USAA in San Antonio, Texas Farm Bureau, and regional offices of national carriers including Allstate, Travelers, and Chubb have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles. Sponsorship patterns vary by employer and year, so reviewing DOL disclosure data by company name gives the most accurate picture of which insurers have active STEM OPT hiring history in the state.
Which Texas cities have the most insurance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads in volume due to its concentration of energy-sector risk management, specialty lines insurers, and reinsurance operations. Dallas-Fort Worth is a close second, with a dense cluster of corporate insurance offices and insurtech firms. San Antonio stands out for financial services employers like USAA. Austin's growing tech sector also generates actuarial and insurance analytics roles that qualify for STEM OPT authorization.
What types of insurance roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to the employee's degree. In insurance, this typically includes actuarial analyst, data scientist, quantitative risk analyst, predictive modeler, and underwriting analytics positions. Degrees in actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, and financial engineering commonly align with these roles. Claims adjusting and sales-focused positions generally do not meet the STEM designation threshold.
How do I find insurance F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history in Texas insurance, covering roles in actuarial analysis, risk modeling, and insurance data science. Rather than manually sorting through general postings, Migrate Mate lets you search by visa type, state, and industry so you can focus on employers who have sponsored STEM OPT workers in the insurance sector before.
Are there Texas-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT workers in the insurance industry?
Texas does not impose additional state-level visa requirements, but insurance roles in the state may require licensure through the Texas Department of Insurance for certain positions, which can affect eligibility for STEM OPT holders depending on role type. Texas is also a major hub for the surplus lines and reinsurance market, meaning some niche roles exist outside standard carrier structures. Confirming that a role's STEM degree classification aligns with your degree's CIP code through USCIS guidance is an important early step.