This position is located in the Management Directorate, Office of Intake & Document Production, Intake Operations Division. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will perform a wide range of administrative and analytical duties in support of the intake and processing of immigration applications and petitions.
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/15/2025. 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 09/15/2025. THIS IS A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT NOT TO EXCEED (1) ONE YEAR BUT MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR UP TO A TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS. THE SELECTEE(S) MAY BE CONVERTED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION, IF THE POSITION BECOMES PERMANENT. SELECTEES WHO ARE NOT CONVERTED TO PERMANENT POSITIONS WILL RETURN TO THEIR FORMER POSITION OF RECORD OR LIKE POSITION (SAME GRADE, FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL AND LOCATION), AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT. GS-13: You qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 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: Planning, organizing, and directing team efforts across organizational lines, while monitoring progress to ensure objectives and milestones are achieved. Developing, implementing, and monitoring information systems to identify potential risks and issues that could impact intake operations and have an agency-wide impact. Effectively negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations relating to intake processes, operations, and systems. Serving as a subject matter expert to staff regarding intake operations and policies. 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 09/15/2025. 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. USCIS will only review the first 2 pages of your resume to determine your initial eligibility/qualifications for a position. As such, please be sure to include content to support your eligibility/qualifications for this position within the first 2 pages. Please note that your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. 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.
Plans, organizes, and directs, individually or in collaboration with team members, the development, evaluation, and implementation of intake related policies and operational procedures that have an agency-wide impact.
Designs and conducts a wide variety of broad and comprehensive special studies and detailed analyses of complex operational and system issues affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of intake operations.
Leads or participates in working groups to take or recommend actions to achieve organizational objectives.
Contacts external stakeholders, including representatives from other Federal agencies, community-based Organizations, and others to research and resolve issues relating to intake processes, operations, and systems.