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Data Science Analyst roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in the U.S., with employers regularly filing H-1B visa and O-1 visa petitions for qualified candidates. Most roles require a bachelor's or master's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Department
Research
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Data Scientists at Mayo Clinic perform detailed analysis of large bodies of heterogeneous data in order to discover new patterns and insights having an impact upon patient health and augmenting human capabilities. Candidate has expertise in AI, machine learning, deep learning, statistical data processing, regression techniques, neural networks, decision trees, clustering, pattern recognition, probability theory and data science methods used to analyze data.
May work with knowledge architects, informaticians and clinicians at Mayo, and partner outside companies to develop and deploy applications to bring AI and analytic solutions to nontechnical users, often at the point of care. Applies and modifies existing scripts or software applications to support data management, data extraction, data analysis, and AI as required. May develop predictive models on datasets to address various business problems by leveraging statistical modeling, operations research, machine learning, or data mining techniques. May provide Consultative Services to departments/divisions and/or support scientific projects under the guidance of a designated senior level data scientist.
Other responsibilities:
- Provides data insights for business problems that can be approached with analytics techniques to collect, explore, and extract insights from structured and unstructured data.
- Has expertise in the data science methods used to analyze data, and knowledge of data types, topics, and scientific challenges and approaches.
- Executes analytical procedures in the framework of a specific project work request.
- Creates or modifies scripts or software applications to support data management, data extraction and data analysis as required.
- Contributes to the interpretation of data analysis and to writing reports.
- Helps customers understand the data set and provide training and suggestions for improvement on the data request.
- Leverages communication and interpersonal skills and works with subject matter experts.
- Presents findings in easy to understand terms for the business or clinical practice.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, health science, or other analytical/quantitative and a minimum of three years of professional or research experience in data science will be considered.
The preferred candidate will possess a Master’s degree or a PhD in a relevant field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, health science, or other analytical/quantitative field and a minimum of one year of professional or research experience in data. Demonstrated ability to develop predictive models to address various business problems through leveraging advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, or data mining techniques. May provide consultative services to departments/divisions and committees. Demonstrated application of several problem-solving methodologies, planning techniques, continuous improvement methods, and analytical tools and methodologies (e.g. machine learning, statistical packages, modeling, etc.) required. Incumbent must have ability to manage a varied workload of projects with multiple priorities and stay current on healthcare trends and enterprise changes. Interpersonal skills and time management skills are required. Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and recommend solutions, advanced computer application skills and a commitment to customer service. Experience with data modeling and data exploration tools.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience and education:
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science
- Healthcare and imaging data
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$99,070.40 - $148,616.00 / yr Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Weekend Schedule
No Weekends
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Matt Burdick
Location:
City: Phoenix
State: AZ
Department
Research
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Data Scientists at Mayo Clinic perform detailed analysis of large bodies of heterogeneous data in order to discover new patterns and insights having an impact upon patient health and augmenting human capabilities. Candidate has expertise in AI, machine learning, deep learning, statistical data processing, regression techniques, neural networks, decision trees, clustering, pattern recognition, probability theory and data science methods used to analyze data.
May work with knowledge architects, informaticians and clinicians at Mayo, and partner outside companies to develop and deploy applications to bring AI and analytic solutions to nontechnical users, often at the point of care. Applies and modifies existing scripts or software applications to support data management, data extraction, data analysis, and AI as required. May develop predictive models on datasets to address various business problems by leveraging statistical modeling, operations research, machine learning, or data mining techniques. May provide Consultative Services to departments/divisions and/or support scientific projects under the guidance of a designated senior level data scientist.
Other responsibilities:
- Provides data insights for business problems that can be approached with analytics techniques to collect, explore, and extract insights from structured and unstructured data.
- Has expertise in the data science methods used to analyze data, and knowledge of data types, topics, and scientific challenges and approaches.
- Executes analytical procedures in the framework of a specific project work request.
- Creates or modifies scripts or software applications to support data management, data extraction and data analysis as required.
- Contributes to the interpretation of data analysis and to writing reports.
- Helps customers understand the data set and provide training and suggestions for improvement on the data request.
- Leverages communication and interpersonal skills and works with subject matter experts.
- Presents findings in easy to understand terms for the business or clinical practice.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, health science, or other analytical/quantitative and a minimum of three years of professional or research experience in data science will be considered.
The preferred candidate will possess a Master’s degree or a PhD in a relevant field such as engineering, mathematics, computer science, health science, or other analytical/quantitative field and a minimum of one year of professional or research experience in data. Demonstrated ability to develop predictive models to address various business problems through leveraging advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, or data mining techniques. May provide consultative services to departments/divisions and committees. Demonstrated application of several problem-solving methodologies, planning techniques, continuous improvement methods, and analytical tools and methodologies (e.g. machine learning, statistical packages, modeling, etc.) required. Incumbent must have ability to manage a varied workload of projects with multiple priorities and stay current on healthcare trends and enterprise changes. Interpersonal skills and time management skills are required. Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and recommend solutions, advanced computer application skills and a commitment to customer service. Experience with data modeling and data exploration tools.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience and education:
- Master's or PhD in Computer Science
- Healthcare and imaging data
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$99,070.40 - $148,616.00 / yr Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Weekend Schedule
No Weekends
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Matt Burdick
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Analyst
Target employers with a strong H-1B filing history
Companies that have sponsored Data Science Analysts before are far more likely to do it again. Look for employers with consistent OFLC disclosure data showing approved LCAs for data science or analytics roles in recent fiscal years.
Lead with your quantitative degree, not just your tools
H-1B specialty occupation approval hinges on your degree field matching the role. A degree in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, or economics is a stronger foundation than listing Python and SQL skills alone.
Understand that OPT gives you time, but not much
If you're on F-1 OPT, you typically have 12 months, or 36 on STEM OPT, before you need H-1B status. Use that window strategically. Missing the April lottery means waiting a full year for the next one.
Frame your work in terms of business impact, not just methods
Sponsors and visa officers both want to see that your role is essential, not interchangeable. Quantify outcomes wherever possible: models deployed, revenue influenced, decisions improved. This strengthens both your application and your petition.
Ask about sponsorship policy early, but ask it the right way
Raise sponsorship during the offer stage, not the first interview. Ask whether the company has sponsored roles like yours before, rather than leading with visa uncertainty. Framing it as process familiarity signals confidence, not risk.
Consider employers in sectors with high approval rates
Technology, financial services, and consulting firms consistently show high H-1B approval rates for data science roles. These industries have established immigration infrastructure and legal teams familiar with specialty occupation petitions for analytical positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally treats data science and analytics roles as specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific quantitative field, such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or data science. The job description matters. Roles that accept any degree, regardless of field, face higher denial risk, so a tightly written job posting that specifies the required field of study strengthens the petition considerably.
Do I need a master's degree to get sponsored as a Data Science Analyst?
No, but it helps. A bachelor's degree in a directly relevant quantitative field, such as statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics, is typically sufficient for H-1B visa eligibility. A master's degree gives you two advantages: it makes the specialty occupation argument more straightforward, and it qualifies you for the advanced degree cap pool, which has historically offered better H-1B lottery selection odds than the general cap.
What H-1B approval rates should I expect for data science roles?
H-1B approval rates for data science and analytics positions have generally been above 85% in recent fiscal years when filed by established sponsors with strong job descriptions. Denials are more common for roles at smaller employers with weak specialty occupation documentation or where the degree requirement isn't clearly specified. The lottery remains the bigger obstacle, not the approval itself.
Can I find Data Science Analyst jobs that are open to sponsoring H-1B or OPT candidates?
Yes. Migrate Mate filters sponsorship-open Data Science Analyst roles specifically, so you're not sifting through postings that won't consider visa candidates. Employers listed there have either sponsored before or have indicated openness to sponsorship, which cuts out a significant amount of wasted application effort for international candidates.
Can a foreign degree in data science or a related field support an H-1B petition?
Yes, foreign degrees are accepted for H-1B purposes, but they need to be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. A three-year bachelor's degree from certain countries may or may not be accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, depending on the evaluator and the petition. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically arrange a credential evaluation through a recognized service. Degrees from Indian universities in computer science or statistics are among the most commonly evaluated and generally accepted.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Data Science 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.