Management and Program Analyst

Management And Program Analyst

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will support OIDP's leadership and teams by evaluating the effectiveness of programs and operations and the productivity and efficiency of management.

Organizational Location : This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within the Management Directorate. Assignments are based on the need of the agency. The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.

Complete a variety of database and system updates. Incumbent will conduct complex data queries, validate and analyze data to determine trends and evaluate activities in order to identify problem areas. Conduct research to resolve issues and perform appropriate corrective action. Maintain and secure documents and prepare for special mailing using Secure Mail Initiative (SMI).

Conditions of Employment : You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position. Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure. You must pass a drug screening. You must submit resume and supporting documentation. Males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding. USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework program. This position IS NOT considered "essential" for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed.

Local Commuting Area : The address listed on your USA Jobs profile or resume must show that you reside within the local commuting area of the announced duty location. Residency Requirement : There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.

Probationary Period : You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

Qualifications : The qualifications for this position must be met by 11 : 59 PM (Eastern Time) on 02 / 17 / 2026. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11 : 59 PM (Eastern Time) on 02 / 17 / 2026. Application Limit : This vacancy is limited to the first 100 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight 11 : 59 PM (ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered.

GS-07 : You qualify at the GS-07 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties : Having experience using a variety of software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and databases. Assisting in the handling and packaging of certain secure documents and forms. Performing office automation duties and utilizing mail equipment. OR You may substitute successful completion of one year of fulltime graduate education for the experience required at the GS-07 level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work of the position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise a year of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 18 semester or 27 quarter hours. OR You may also substitute superior academic achievement for the experience required at the GS-07 level. You must have completed the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with either : (1) class standing in the upper third of a graduating class or major subdivision; or, (2) a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale based on four (4) years of education or the final two (2) years; or, (3) a grade point average of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two (2) years of the curriculum; or, (4) membership in a national scholastic honor society.

GS-09 : You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties : Providing technical and operational support to management. Inspecting forms and documents for printing deficiencies prior to packaging. Retrieving information from a variety of software systems and analyzing data for inclusion in reports and publications. OR You may substitute a Master's degree or two (2) full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-09 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.

Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application : It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 02 / 17 / 2026. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information : Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade / pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note : Overstating your qualifications and / or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience : If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm / dd / year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service.

Education COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION : If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website : General Schedule Qualification Standards. Transcript required : If you don't submit a transcript, we will not use your education when deciding if you're qualified for the job. For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and educational institution.

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) : Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and later accepts employment for compensation with the Government of the United States within 5 years of the date of the separation on which the VSIP is based, including work under a personal services contract or other direct contract, must repay the entire amount