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Management & Program Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department of Homeland Security

Fresh

Location

Salary

$115,711 - $150,426

per year

Closes

February 20, 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 working for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to manage and analyze programs that help protect the country from illegal immigration and fraud.

You'll develop policies, solve complex problems, and advise leaders on important decisions. It's a good fit for someone with government experience who enjoys strategic thinking and detailed analysis.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in federal government
  • Experience developing, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting policies to resolve complex problems
  • Skills in resolving complex policy questions and providing basis for major decisions
  • Ability to advise management on recommended solutions to various problems
  • Current federal employees must have 52 weeks at GS-12 or equivalent grade
  • Submission of transcripts, resume (max 2 pages), and supporting documentation by 02/20/2026
  • Time-in-Grade requirement met by 02/20/2026

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 & Program Analyst, you will implement, coordinate, and analyze a variety of management programs, prepare and provide briefings and presentations, and develop and evaluate policies.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 02/20/2026.

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 02/20/2026.

All applicants must meet the following basic requirements: (Must be supported in Transcripts from an accredited institution, Resume and/or Applicable Certificate) 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: Developing, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting policies to resolve complex problems and its impact.

Resolving complex policy questions and provides a basis for major decisions that affect activities and operations. Advising management on recommended solutions to various problems.

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 02/20/2026.

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 FDNS SCOPS TEXAS SC and are assigned based on the need of the agency.
  • Implementing, coordinating, and overseeing a major segment of a department-wide mission or administrative program.
  • Plans, conducts, or participates in special studies or task forces, provides assistance to other USCIS components.
  • Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring sophisticated management information systems that focus on long and shortrange plans.
  • Conducts complex analytical evaluations, creation and management of new and existing databases.
  • Develops and evaluates policies in assigned program areas, takes or recommends actions to achieve organizational objectives and recommends future program objectives and improvements.
  • Develops and maintains operational and comprehensive reports, addressing elements such as work measurement, fraud trend analysis, efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and data quality reviews
  • Serves as the local technical expert on analytical and nationwide systems related to case management and processing.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 12880529-FDSSSC-IMP-26