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Posted: March 9, 2026 (4 days ago)

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Management and Program Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department of Homeland Security

Fresh

Location

Salary

$113,356 - $147,365

per year

Closes

March 18, 2026More DHS jobs →

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves analyzing and improving processes in immigration services, such as reviewing trends, planning quality projects, and recommending policies to make operations smoother and more effective.

It's ideal for someone with experience in program analysis and a passion for supporting national security through efficient government work.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented professional who enjoys using data to solve administrative challenges in a federal setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level, including preparing files on patterns/trends and providing feedback
  • Experience planning and implementing quality improvement projects to develop and document solutions
  • Skills in analyzing program needs, recommending policies, and formulating procedures for offices and managers
  • Ability to prepare reports on quality assurance activities for submission to relevant offices
  • Certification in process improvement, documented in resume
  • Current federal employees must have 52 weeks at GS-12 or equivalent
  • Qualifications must be met by 11:59 PM ET on 03/18/2026

Full Job Description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud.

As an Management and Program Analyst, you will create and implement solutions for adjudication and administrative processes, or related areas using a wide range of quantitative and qualitative methods.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 03/18/2026.

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 03/18/2026. Selective Placement Factor: You must possess certification in process improvement.

Your resume must support your response. This experience must be documented in your resume. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

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: Preparing and maintaining files documenting patterns or trends for use in providing feedback to supervisors or to identify training needs.

Planning and implementing quality improvement projects to develop, document and implement solutions.

Analyzing program needs, recommending policies and formulating procedures for local offices and managers. Preparing reports regarding quality assurance activities for submission to appropriate offices.

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 03/18/2026.

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. Major Duties:

  • Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within District 24 and are assigned based on the need of the agency.
  • Utilizes process improvement methodologies to examine, address and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Immigration benefit adjudication and administrative processes.
  • Consults with component training officials on quality management subjects for the development and delivery of new and/or improved training courses.
  • Conducts reviews of production activities and capabilities considering clerical functions, adjudication, and contract quality requirements.
  • Utilizes quantitative and qualitative process indicators for data interpretation to improve organizational performance.
  • Knowledge of USCIS administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the processing of immigration and citizenship benefits requests and associated clerical processes.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 12902665-S24-IMP-26