This position is located in Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate, HQFDNS Fraud Division. As a Management and Program Analyst, you will use evaluative and analytical tools and techniques to assess immigration anti-fraud programs, prepare and provide reports and recommendations for managers, and advise on processes for data management and integrity.
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/26/2025. 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 09/26/2025. 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: Implementing studies of national immigration programs to provide recommendations addressing potential improvements to immigration benefit fraud detection; Conducting data processing projects that include using software programs to extract and synthesize the data from multiple systems; Providing written and oral reports with conclusions, alternatives or recommendations to senior leadership; and Providing technical support to management related to planning methodologies and procedures of analytical projects GS-14: 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: Contributing to long-range planning guidance of an organization engaged in immigration benefit fraud detection; Evaluating potential fraud detection program deficiencies that threaten the integrity of the legal immigration system; Designing reporting mechanisms using dashboards and statistical information that effectively communicate findings to executive-level decision makers; and Performing data analysis techniques, including data mining and complex scripts, to identify data quality and trends. 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 09/26/2025. 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.
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.
Aggregates, cleans, validates, summarizes, and formats data measuring activities, efficiency, and utility of immigration anti-fraud operations and effectiveness of immigration anti-fraud programs using data analysis and visualization tools.
Creates, develops, and maintains databases and data systems utilized for project and departmental functions, operational requirements, report generation, and dashboard development.
Uses analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess programs and improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Provides expert analytical support and advice to management on problem definition, planning methodologies, policies, and procedures to resolve complex policy questions affecting critical immigration anti-fraud programs with organization-wide impacts.
Develops and maintains reports addressing elements such as work measurement, immigration fraud trend analysis, efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and data quality reviews.
Generates recommendations or conclusions which may serve as the basis for substantive changes in the organization and administration of nation-wide systems and programs to detect and deter immigration benefit fraud.