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Analytics Directors are strong H-1B visa sponsorship candidates, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field. Most offers come from large tech, finance, and healthcare employers with established sponsorship programs. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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INTRODUCTION
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manager, Data Analytics (Private Student Lending)
SMB Business Development, Inc., 300 Continental Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Full time 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
What you’ll do:
- Responsible for analyzing complex data sets, identifying patterns and trends, and presenting findings to inform decision making at all levels of the organization.
- May lead a team of data analysts to develop and implement analytical frameworks to uncover insights and improve business performance.
- Analyze complex data sets to identify patterns and trends that will drive business growth.
- Develop models and forecasts to support business planning and decision making.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to influence strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and provide insights to inform business strategies.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy by monitoring data sources and implementing quality control processes.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Hybrid work permitted 2 days per week within a reasonable commuting distance of the Newark, Delaware Office.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related field of study and two (2) years of experience as a Data Analyst, or related role where required experience was gained. Also requires 2 years of experience in the following:
- SQL, Python, or R;
- Data visualization tools such as Tableau, or Power BI;
- Write and maintain queries at an intermediate skill level, including table joins, sub-selects, manual business logic calculations, and case when groupings;
- Perform and interpret the results of statistical analysis such as logistical regression to provide critical and actionable business insights;
- Python capabilities and packages such as Pandas, to create and maintain business processes such as external data collection;
- Implement automation techniques for recurring reporting and data enablement to ensure accuracy and ease effort;
- Create and maintain visualizations in Power BI to provide greater off-the-shelf business intelligence and performance monitoring;
- Create and analyze pivot tables based on data output of queries; and
- Implement intermediate-level Excel functions such as sumproducts and vlookups.
CONTACT
Send resume to TA@salliemae.com and reference job title and location.
BENEFITS
Feeling your best helps you do your best:
Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
- Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
- Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
- Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
- Career development and training opportunities
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Target employers with OFLC disclosure history
Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for analytics roles in the past are far more likely to sponsor again. Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active H-1B sponsorship track records in data and analytics functions.
Lead with quantified business impact
Sponsoring employers weigh cost and risk carefully. Framing your resume around revenue influenced, cost savings driven, or decision-making scope demonstrates the kind of ROI that justifies sponsorship investment for a senior analytics hire.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the position. A statistics, data science, or mathematics degree maps cleanly. Business degrees with heavy analytics coursework can qualify but may require additional documentation from your employer's immigration attorney.
Understand the O-1A as a backup path
If you missed the H-1B lottery, analytics leaders with published research, industry awards, press coverage, or speaking engagements at major conferences may qualify for the O-1A visa, which has no annual cap and no lottery.
Clarify management scope in your job description
H-1B specialty occupation approval strengthens when the role requires theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Analytics Directors who manage teams should ensure the LCA reflects hands-on analytical responsibilities, not just people management.
Engage an immigration attorney before signing your offer
Before committing to a start date, confirm your employer has retained immigration counsel. Processing timelines for H-1B transfers, cap-exempt filings, or O-1A petitions vary widely and need to be built into your transition plan from the outset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Analytics Director role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Analytics Director qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or data science. USCIS looks at whether the role requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, analytics leadership roles at established companies typically meet that standard clearly.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor me as an Analytics Director?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree or higher in statistics, data science, computer science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. A general business degree may be accepted if your transcript shows significant coursework in analytics or quantitative methods, but your employer's immigration attorney will need to build that case explicitly in the H-1B visa petition.
How competitive is H-1B approval for Analytics Director positions?
Approval rates for analytics and data management roles are generally strong relative to other occupations. The larger risk is the lottery itself, not approval. Cap-subject H-1B registrations for FY2026 had a selection rate around 25%. If you're already in H-1B status and transferring employers, you bypass the lottery entirely, which significantly improves your position.
Can I get sponsored as an Analytics Director if I didn't win the H-1B lottery?
Yes, there are several paths. If your new employer is a university, nonprofit research organization, or government entity, they may be cap-exempt and can file at any time without the lottery. Alternatively, the O-1A visa is available to analytics leaders who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through publications, awards, high compensation relative to peers, or significant industry contributions. Neither path involves the lottery.
Where can I find Analytics Director jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates who need sponsorship, every role on the platform is filtered for sponsorship eligibility, so you're not sorting through listings that won't work for your situation. Analytics Director roles on Migrate Mate typically come from larger employers in tech, financial services, and healthcare that have existing immigration infrastructure and are accustomed to sponsoring senior hires.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Analytics Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.