Management and Program Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services•Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Management and Program Analyst analyzes data to support sound conclusions, recommendations, and decisions. At the full performance level, the role supports implementation and coordination of initiatives affecting the E-Verify and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Programs. The analyst participates in studies, working groups, and testing of new business systems; reviews background information for studies; compiles statistical data from testing and evaluations; and supports live events through exhibits and/or public webinars. The position also requires communicating orally and in writing to audiences of varying sizes and demographics. At developmental grade levels, assignments are more limited in scope, complexity, and independence.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Successfully pass a background investigation, including financial disclosure.
Pass a drug screening; the position may be subject to random testing.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
Applicants not currently employed by USCIS must meet the residency requirement: for three of the five years immediately before applying, have resided in the United States, worked overseas for the U.S. Government in a Federal or Military capacity, or been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
GS-05: Three years of general experience, including one year equivalent to at least GS-04, involving analysis of problems, gathering data and identifying solutions, planning and organizing work, and oral and written communication; alternatively, a bachelor's degree or four years of undergraduate study in any field may substitute.
GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-05 involving statistical research on management processes and functions, examining documents and databases to support program objectives and improvements, carrying out portions of projects or studies, and compiling information for reports or briefings; alternatively, one year of qualifying graduate education or superior academic achievement may substitute.
GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-07 involving analysis to resolve problems or improve operational or administrative programs, representing the organization to internal and external stakeholders, researching documents and compiling, charting, gathering, summarizing, and analyzing information, and carrying out portions of projects associated with division programs and initiatives; alternatively, a master's degree, two years of graduate education leading to such a degree, or a J.D. or LL.B. may substitute.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages and any required documentation by the announcement deadline; transcripts are required if relying on education for qualification.
Work history must include job title, duties, employer name and address, supervisor name and phone number, dates of employment, full- or part-time status and hours per week, and salary. Federal work history must also include grade levels and dates at each grade.
Candidates must complete any required USA Hire competency assessments within the stated deadline.

Responsibilities

Analyze data to support conclusions, recommendations, and decisions.
Communicate orally and in writing to audiences of various sizes and demographics.
Support implementation and coordination of initiatives affecting the E-Verify and SAVE Programs.
Participate in studies, working groups, and testing of new business systems.
Review background information for studies.
Compile statistical data from testing and evaluations.
Support live events through exhibiting and/or public webinars.