Policy Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services•Camp Springs, MD

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About The Position

The Policy Analyst serves as a principal subject matter expert responsible for implementing immigration policy objectives within the USCIS Office of Policy and Strategy. The role develops and drafts immigration policies and regulations, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and supports agency goals in areas including national security, public safety, benefit integrity, information sharing, and screening and vetting. The analyst conducts research and assessments of immigration policies, statutes, directives, and regulations; evaluates policy proposals and their risks and benefits; and develops recommendations and guidance. The position also leads working groups and prepares briefings, talking points, and publications for leadership on complex immigration issues affecting USCIS and DHS decisions. Work at developmental grade levels is narrower in scope, less independent, and less complex than work at the full performance level.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Successfully pass a background investigation, including financial disclosure, and a drug screening.
Male applicants 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, they must 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 Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band; applicable time-in-grade requirements must be met by the stated deadline.
GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12, including experience interpreting and applying the INA, regulations, and policies relating to national security, public safety, and information sharing; working on immigration benefit programs related to national security and public safety; implementing related policies and initiatives; assisting with policy, procedure, and guidance development; and serving as a liaison with other offices or departments.
GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13, including experience interpreting and applying immigration laws and policies; assessing immigration policies and initiatives for national security and public safety impacts; knowledge of USCIS screening and vetting procedures; coordinating sensitive immigration matters with external agencies; providing policy guidance; representing policy positions to government officials or organizations; leading a team or project to develop and implement complex immigration policies; and experience with screening and vetting systems for background checks and information sharing.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages under the Resume category, with detailed work-history information and any applicable education. Required application documents must be submitted by the stated deadline or application limit, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Develop and draft immigration policies and regulations using available data and internal and external input, coordinating them with USCIS goals and objectives.
Represent the office and agency to internal and external stakeholders on immigration programs, policies, and positions focused on national security, public safety, and benefit integrity.
Lead interagency and intra-agency working groups on immigration issues involving national security, public safety, benefit integrity, and information sharing; recommend approaches to achieve agency policy objectives.
Develop and deliver oral and written briefings, talking points, and publications for leadership on complex immigration issues and screening and vetting measures.
Research and prepare balanced assessments of immigration policies, statutes, directives, and regulations to support policy guidance.
Analyze immigration policy proposals and devise solutions to address or mitigate their risks and benefits.