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Location: Remote Job
Duration: 12+ months contract
Job Description:
Mandatory: Strong expertise in data concepts, CMDB architecture, and SQL, with proven ability to map, transform, and integrate data from external databases into ServiceNow CMDB.
Top responsibilities
- Write complex SQL queries to pull data and analyze results. (DoD App Retirement specific)
- Find cases and investigate root causes when one record from data source maps to multiple records in ServiceNow and vice-versa.
- Profile legacy sources: schema/PK-FK, volumes/frequency, lineage, owners, and data issues.
- Map to CMDB/CSDM: place entities into correct CI classes/relationships; align lifecycle and environments.
- Define identity and reconciliation: coalesce keys, dedupe/survivorship, reference resolution.
- Design ingestion: Import Sets/Transform Maps, IntegrationHub ETL, MID/JDBC/API, idempotent schedules.
- Drive data quality: DQ rules/KPIs, CMDB Health monitoring, remediation workflow.
- Govern and document: RACI, data contracts, naming/taxonomy, domain separation/ACLs, attestations.
- Validate and sign off: test cases, reconciliation counts, negative tests, rollback plan; facilitate stakeholder decisions.
Top skills
- ServiceNow CMDB/CSDM
- CSDM modeling; core CMDB tables/relationships.
- Identification & Reconciliation, CMDB Health; Import Sets/Transform Maps/Coalesce; IntegrationHub ETL/Flow Designer
- Data
- SQL; profiling and normalization; reference data management.
- ETL/ELT patterns, idempotency, dedupe/survivorship; JSON/CSV/XML; REST familiarity.
- Domain
- Infra (servers/VMs/containers/network/storage); cloud resource models and tagging.
- Application vs service modeling and dependencies.
- Governance
- Naming/taxonomy; DQ KPIs; ownership/stewardship; audit/change controls; privacy basics (PII/SOX/PCI).
- Soft skills
- Stakeholder interviewing/facilitation; concise documentation/visuals; analytical, hypothesis-driven thinking.
Nice-to-haves
- BI dashboards (Power BI), telecom/OSS/BSS familiarity
Tekgence is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. U.S. citizens and Green Card holders are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Data Analyst
Strengthen the specialty occupation argument for your role
H-1B petitions require that the role needs at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Make sure your job description emphasizes quantitative analysis, statistical methods, or programming - not just reporting - to meet USCIS requirements.
Choose a STEM-qualifying degree to maximize OPT
Statistics, mathematics, and computer science degrees qualify for STEM OPT, giving you up to 3 years of work authorization. A degree in general business or communications limits you to 12 months of standard OPT.
Target large companies with established sponsorship teams
Deloitte, Accenture, PwC, and major tech companies sponsor data analysts and have immigration teams that handle the process end to end. These employers are less likely to be deterred by the cost and complexity of H-1B filing.
Advance to senior or specialized analyst roles
Moving from a general data analyst position to a senior data analyst or specialized role like product analytics or revenue analytics strengthens your visa case. More technical, degree-specific responsibilities make the specialty occupation argument clearer.
Build technical skills beyond SQL and Excel
Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI are table stakes. Adding statistical modeling, A/B testing design, or causal inference analysis sets you apart and gives your employer a stronger case that the role requires specialized training.
Use OPT strategically to position for sponsorship
Your OPT period is your audition. Deliver measurable business impact - revenue attribution, cost savings, process improvements - so your manager has concrete reasons to advocate for your H-1B petition.
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What qualifications do I need to get sponsored as a data analyst?
Most sponsored data analyst roles require at least a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, economics, or a related quantitative field. Strong proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI is typically expected. H-1B sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, so having a degree directly related to data analysis strengthens your case.
Is data analyst considered a STEM occupation for visa purposes?
Yes, data analyst roles generally fall under STEM classifications, which has meaningful visa benefits. If you're on F-1 OPT, you're eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension (giving you up to 3 years of work authorization), which provides additional time to find an employer willing to sponsor H-1B.
Do I need a master's degree to get a data analyst job with visa sponsorship?
A bachelor's degree is sufficient for most data analyst positions. However, a U.S. master's degree gives you an advantage in the H-1B lottery with a second chance at selection through the advanced degree exemption (20,000 additional slots). Senior or specialized analyst roles may prefer a master's, but it's not a baseline requirement for sponsorship.
Which industries sponsor the most data analyst positions?
Tech companies, financial services, consulting firms, and healthcare organizations are the most active sponsors for data analyst roles. Large employers with established immigration programs (major banks, Big 4 consulting firms, FAANG-adjacent tech companies) tend to have the most streamlined sponsorship processes for analytical positions.
Can I transition from data analyst to data scientist on a sponsored visa?
If the new role has significantly different duties or requirements, your employer may need to file an amended H-1B petition. A promotion within the same general occupational classification is usually manageable, but a substantial shift in responsibilities - like moving from reporting-focused analysis to machine learning engineering - could require a new petition. Discuss with your employer's immigration team before making any transition.
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