Data Operations Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Data Operations Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field. Employers in tech, finance, and healthcare regularly file LCAs for this title, and F-1 graduates can bridge to sponsorship through STEM OPT. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID # 175731
Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview:
Over 6,500 coworkers in Electric T&D ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric T&D Team is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of Transmission lines. Coworkers in Electric T&D's actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of Visual Management in Operating Reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems, and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns.
Position Summary:
The Operations Data Analyst extracts operations data for analysis, leadership support and responses to ad hoc data requests. The incumbent maintains operations tools & databases ensuring that it is kept up-to-date using data from various PG&E systems. He/She develops, maintains and enhances operational metric database tools for the broader analytics team(s). The Analyst identifies and solves current gaps in data requirements and ease of access to ensure fast and consistent responses to leadership inquiries.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Manages data management projects from initial request to presenting data results ensuring that the project is completed within budget and on-time.
- DATA PROCESSING: Creates automated data routines and processes for reporting and data delivery ensuring accurate data manipulation and data cleansing.
- DATA EXTRACTS AND FILE TRANSFERS: Manages extracting data and transferring the data from databases to various analysts to support operational analysis efforts.
- DATA ANALYSIS: Analyzes data using various statistical tools to develop ad hoc reports, statistics, trends and profiles.
- REPORTING: Develops and communicates clear, concise and actionable data analyses for clients.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location based on business need.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $90,000.00
Bay Area Maximum: $136,000.00
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage standard, routine data analysis projects with limited supervision from initial request to presenting data results ensuring that the project is completed within budget and on-time.
- Work with other Data Management Analysts to process data, analyze data and report findings.
- Creates automated data routines and processes for reporting and data delivery ensuring accurate data manipulation and data cleansing.
- Manages standard data extracts and list pulls ensuring accurate data.
- Transfers the data from databases to various analysts to support operational analysis efforts.
- Demonstrates full understanding of data processing and analysis techniques.
- Analyzes data using various statistical tools to develop ad hoc reports, statistics, trends and profiles.
- Develops and communicates clear, concise and actionable data analyses for clients.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, Engineering or other related field or equivalent work experience
2 years of related work experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with utility operations
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel/Access (complex formulas, graphing, VBA)
- Skilled writing SQL queries using Oracle or Business Objects
- Experience in UNIX shell programming (csh, awk, sed, vi)
- Knowledge of base-SAS and programming language such as Visual Basic, Perl, C
- Able to analyze and interpret data and effectively communicate findings
Requisition ID # 175731
Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview:
Over 6,500 coworkers in Electric T&D ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric T&D Team is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of Transmission lines. Coworkers in Electric T&D's actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of Visual Management in Operating Reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems, and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns.
Position Summary:
The Operations Data Analyst extracts operations data for analysis, leadership support and responses to ad hoc data requests. The incumbent maintains operations tools & databases ensuring that it is kept up-to-date using data from various PG&E systems. He/She develops, maintains and enhances operational metric database tools for the broader analytics team(s). The Analyst identifies and solves current gaps in data requirements and ease of access to ensure fast and consistent responses to leadership inquiries.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Manages data management projects from initial request to presenting data results ensuring that the project is completed within budget and on-time.
- DATA PROCESSING: Creates automated data routines and processes for reporting and data delivery ensuring accurate data manipulation and data cleansing.
- DATA EXTRACTS AND FILE TRANSFERS: Manages extracting data and transferring the data from databases to various analysts to support operational analysis efforts.
- DATA ANALYSIS: Analyzes data using various statistical tools to develop ad hoc reports, statistics, trends and profiles.
- REPORTING: Develops and communicates clear, concise and actionable data analyses for clients.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location based on business need.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $90,000.00
Bay Area Maximum: $136,000.00
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage standard, routine data analysis projects with limited supervision from initial request to presenting data results ensuring that the project is completed within budget and on-time.
- Work with other Data Management Analysts to process data, analyze data and report findings.
- Creates automated data routines and processes for reporting and data delivery ensuring accurate data manipulation and data cleansing.
- Manages standard data extracts and list pulls ensuring accurate data.
- Transfers the data from databases to various analysts to support operational analysis efforts.
- Demonstrates full understanding of data processing and analysis techniques.
- Analyzes data using various statistical tools to develop ad hoc reports, statistics, trends and profiles.
- Develops and communicates clear, concise and actionable data analyses for clients.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, Engineering or other related field or equivalent work experience
2 years of related work experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with utility operations
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel/Access (complex formulas, graphing, VBA)
- Skilled writing SQL queries using Oracle or Business Objects
- Experience in UNIX shell programming (csh, awk, sed, vi)
- Knowledge of base-SAS and programming language such as Visual Basic, Perl, C
- Able to analyze and interpret data and effectively communicate findings
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Data Operations Analyst
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to data operations work. A diploma in information systems, statistics, or computer science maps cleanly. A business degree alone can trigger an RFE, so document any technical coursework or certifications upfront.
Search LCA filings by job title
Employers who have already certified LCAs for Data Operations Analyst roles are your strongest leads. Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter by job title and confirm which companies actively sponsor this occupation before applying.
Target STEM OPT employers using E-Verify
If you're on F-1 OPT, your STEM extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Data analytics teams at large tech, finance, and healthcare companies almost always qualify, but verify enrollment status during the interview stage, not after accepting an offer.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation case
O*NET lists the core tasks and required knowledge for data operations roles. Pull the occupation profile and match it against your job description. Employers and attorneys use this alignment to build the specialty occupation argument in the LCA and I-129.
Find sponsors on Migrate Mate before applying
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA filing history for data roles. Targeting companies that have already sponsored similar positions cuts the time you spend qualifying employers during salary negotiations.
Clarify PERM timing before accepting any offer
If your employer plans to sponsor a green card, ask whether PERM labor certification is part of the roadmap and when they expect to initiate it. For Data Operations Analysts, most EB-2 and EB-3 paths require PERM, and backlogs vary significantly by country of birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Operations Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as information systems, computer science, or statistics. Generic analyst titles that accept any degree can face scrutiny from USCIS. Your employer's job description should specify the technical degree requirement clearly, and the LCA should reflect duties that demand that specialized knowledge.
Which visa types are realistic for Data Operations Analysts seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for this role, covering up to three years initially and extendable to six. F-1 graduates can use OPT or STEM OPT to work while an H-1B petition is pending. Australian nationals can apply for an E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews every two years. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying analytical roles may also explore TN visa status under the USMCA.
What degree do I need for a Data Operations Analyst to sponsor my visa?
A bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, data science, statistics, or a closely related technical field is the standard. Some employers also accept engineering degrees with demonstrable data systems coursework. A general business or liberal arts degree typically won't satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements for this title without substantial supporting documentation.
How do I find Data Operations Analyst jobs where the employer actively sponsors visas?
Browse Migrate Mate to find Data Operations Analyst roles at employers with verified sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to positions where the recruiter isn't familiar with visa processes or the company has never filed an LCA for this title.
Can a Data Operations Analyst role support a green card application?
Yes. Most paths go through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories, both of which require PERM labor certification for employer-sponsored petitions. Your employer must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. Priority date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth, with India and China facing multi-year waits while most other nationalities see shorter queues.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Data Operations Analyst 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.