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Search Analyst roles sit squarely within USCIS's specialty occupation definition, making H-1B visa, O-1, and E-3 visa (for Australians) sponsorship realistic for qualified candidates. Employers in this space regularly file LCAs, and competition for sponsored slots is lower than in software engineering. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As Talent Search Analyst, Multi-Level Hiring at Brunswick Group, you will play a critical role in attracting and securing talent for our growing Americas region. This is a high-impact, strategically critical role for the firm, collaborating closely with our broader recruitment, people, and operations teams to stay on the front foot of vetting talent, building thoughtful engagement and long-term relationships. In this role, you will provide strategic insights and market mapping, partnering with Recruiting Managers and hiring leaders to fill key strategic hiring priorities across sectors and practices in the U.S. This role will ideally be based in either New York or Chicago.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Conduct ongoing research to build talent pipelines across levels and U.S. offices, aligned to priority sectors, practices, and skills as set by hiring leaders.
- Join hiring intake discussions with Recruiting Managers and hiring leaders; develop appropriate sourcing strategy, search terms, and target companies.
- Assist in drafting and conducting initial candidate outreach to help prospective candidates understand the opportunity.
- Coordinate regular touchpoints and prepare meeting agendas for Recruiting and hiring leaders to review research and refine candidate pipelines.
- Refine sourcing and search strategy based on Recruiting Managers’ feedback; use “benchmark” profiles to optimize research results.
- Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with Recruiting Managers as appropriate with efficiency and careful consideration of the appropriate briefing information.
- Maintain meticulous records of candidate research, interactions and feedback within ATS; handle record-keeping with a strong focus on maintaining confidentiality.
- Build internal trust via frequent communication, detailed progress updates and transparency.
- Demonstrate quality and attention to detail, pace, accuracy and flexibility to move seamlessly between multiple searches and client groups.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with talent research and sourcing strategy, preferably within a fast-paced recruiting firm
- Functional expertise in recruiting candidates for financial and/or crisis communications, corporate affairs, public relations or strategic management consulting
- Proven success in juggling proactive research for multiple requisitions and clients in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail, exceptional project and time management, and written and verbal communication skills
- Accustomed to working with senior executives and presenting with poise and professionalism
- Preference for experience using the Greenhouse ATS, Microsoft Office
WHY JOIN US
Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.
The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package:
Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $90,000-$120,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.
Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.
Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person – either in the office or on-site with clients – at least four days each week.
The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com.
ABOUT BRUNSWICK
Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.
Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.
Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.
Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
OPPORTUNITY
As Talent Search Analyst, Multi-Level Hiring at Brunswick Group, you will play a critical role in attracting and securing talent for our growing Americas region. This is a high-impact, strategically critical role for the firm, collaborating closely with our broader recruitment, people, and operations teams to stay on the front foot of vetting talent, building thoughtful engagement and long-term relationships. In this role, you will provide strategic insights and market mapping, partnering with Recruiting Managers and hiring leaders to fill key strategic hiring priorities across sectors and practices in the U.S. This role will ideally be based in either New York or Chicago.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Conduct ongoing research to build talent pipelines across levels and U.S. offices, aligned to priority sectors, practices, and skills as set by hiring leaders.
- Join hiring intake discussions with Recruiting Managers and hiring leaders; develop appropriate sourcing strategy, search terms, and target companies.
- Assist in drafting and conducting initial candidate outreach to help prospective candidates understand the opportunity.
- Coordinate regular touchpoints and prepare meeting agendas for Recruiting and hiring leaders to review research and refine candidate pipelines.
- Refine sourcing and search strategy based on Recruiting Managers’ feedback; use “benchmark” profiles to optimize research results.
- Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with Recruiting Managers as appropriate with efficiency and careful consideration of the appropriate briefing information.
- Maintain meticulous records of candidate research, interactions and feedback within ATS; handle record-keeping with a strong focus on maintaining confidentiality.
- Build internal trust via frequent communication, detailed progress updates and transparency.
- Demonstrate quality and attention to detail, pace, accuracy and flexibility to move seamlessly between multiple searches and client groups.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with talent research and sourcing strategy, preferably within a fast-paced recruiting firm
- Functional expertise in recruiting candidates for financial and/or crisis communications, corporate affairs, public relations or strategic management consulting
- Proven success in juggling proactive research for multiple requisitions and clients in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail, exceptional project and time management, and written and verbal communication skills
- Accustomed to working with senior executives and presenting with poise and professionalism
- Preference for experience using the Greenhouse ATS, Microsoft Office
WHY JOIN US
Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.
The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package:
Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $90,000-$120,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.
Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.
Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person – either in the office or on-site with clients – at least four days each week.
The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com.
ABOUT BRUNSWICK
Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.
Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.
Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.
Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Search Analyst
Lead with your degree field, not just your title
USCIS requires a direct connection between your bachelor's degree and the Search Analyst role. A degree in statistics, computer science, marketing analytics, or economics strengthens your specialty occupation case significantly more than a general business degree.
Target employers with a history of LCA filings
Not every employer knows how to sponsor a Search Analyst. Focus on companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for analytics or marketing research roles before, that institutional knowledge makes the process faster and reduces denial risk substantially.
Frame your role around data methodology, not job duties
When employers describe your position for an H-1B petition, the role must require a specific degree. Emphasize quantitative methods, search algorithm analysis, and statistical modeling, framing that distinguishes the role from general marketing work without a degree requirement.
Australians should explore the E-3 route first
The E-3 visa has no lottery, processes in weeks rather than months, and the 10,500 annual cap has never been reached. Search Analyst roles qualify as specialty occupations, making E-3 one of the most practical sponsorship paths available to Australian candidates.
Get your I-94 and LCA status confirmed before starting
Before your first day, confirm your employer has a certified LCA and that your I-94 reflects the correct visa classification. Mismatches between your authorized role and actual job duties are a common compliance issue that creates problems at renewal time.
Use OPT strategically while your H-1B is pending
F-1 graduates can begin working as a Search Analyst on OPT while the employer files an H-1B petition. Cap-gap protections extend your OPT authorization through September 30 if your status expires during the transition, keeping you work-authorized without interruption.
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Find Search Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Search Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Search Analyst roles that involve statistical modeling, search algorithm analysis, or performance attribution generally qualify, particularly when the job description ties duties to a quantitative discipline like statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics. Generalist roles that accept any degree are more vulnerable to challenge.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Search Analyst?
A bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics, information systems, or marketing analytics is the strongest foundation. The key is that your degree field must logically connect to the analytical requirements of the role. USCIS looks at whether the position requires that specific field, not just that you happen to have a degree. Three years of qualifying work experience can substitute for one year of formal education if your degree is in a related but not directly matching field.
How likely is it that employers will sponsor a Search Analyst for an H-1B?
Sponsorship willingness varies by employer size and industry. Large technology companies, e-commerce platforms, and digital agencies with established immigration programs are more likely to sponsor. Smaller agencies often lack the infrastructure. The H-1B lottery adds uncertainty, only about 25% of registrations are selected in competitive years. Australians can sidestep this entirely with the E-3 visa, which has no lottery. Browse open Search Analyst roles on Migrate Mate to find employers who actively sponsor.
Can I work as a Search Analyst on OPT before getting H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. F-1 graduates can work as a Search Analyst on post-completion OPT for up to 12 months. STEM OPT extension adds another 24 months if your degree qualifies, degrees in statistics, computer science, and information systems typically do. During STEM OPT, your employer must enroll in E-Verify and provide a formal training plan. This gives you up to three years to work while pursuing H-1B sponsorship, which can include multiple lottery cycles.
What makes a Search Analyst application more likely to be approved?
Two factors drive approval: a well-written job description that ties every major duty to a specific degree requirement, and a degree that directly matches the field. Petitions that describe duties in generic marketing terms, without connecting them to quantitative analysis or a specific academic discipline, face higher rates of Requests for Evidence. Having an employer experienced with H-1B filings, and an immigration attorney who understands analytics roles, meaningfully improves outcomes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Search 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.
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