Management and Program Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeks a Management and Program Analyst to analyze data and support sound conclusions, recommendations, and decisions. This federal role spans GS-05 to GS-09 levels with education and experience-based pathways.

Requirements include relatable education options and the need to apply by the stated deadline; position is on-site at Lincoln, Nebraska. This vacancy highlights analytical duties and program evaluation responsibilities within USCIS.

Qualifications

• Three years of general experience with at least one year at GS-04 level.
• Ability to analyze problems, gather data and identify solutions.
• Strong planning and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze problems to identify significant factors and gather data.
• Plan and organize work.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Skills

Problem analysis

Planning & organizing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree equivalency

Graduate degree equivalency

Job description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Management and Program Analyst you will analyze data to support sound conclusions, recommendations, and decisions.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/19/2026. Time in Grade does not apply to Delegated Examining Announcements, any reference to Time in Grade in the questionnaire will not apply to the rating and ranking of applicants. Application Limit: This vacancy is limited to the first 200 applications received. All applications received prior to midnight 11:59 PM (ET) of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If the application limit is not reached by the closing date of the announcement, all applications received during the open period will be considered. Any required documents must be submitted at the time that you apply as documents will not be accepted past the day the application limit is reached, if applicable. If you choose to edit your application after it has been submitted, it will be removed from consideration until you re-submit your application. The date your application is last submitted will be used to determine whether you meet the cut-off criteria.

GS-05: You qualify at the GS-05 level if you possess three (3) years of general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 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 majority of the following duties:

• Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions
• Planning and organizing work
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

OR You may substitute successful completion of a Bachelor's degree or a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a Bachelor's degree for the experience required at the GS-05 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester or 45 quarter hours.

GS-07: You qualify at the GS-07 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-05 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 majority of the following duties:

• Performing statistical research to assist in the evaluation of management processes and functions
• Examining documents and databases to support the development program objectives and improvements
• Carrying out specified portions or segments of specific projects and/or studies
• Compiling information for incorporation into final reports and/or briefings.

OR You may substitute successful completion of one year of fulltime graduate education for the experience required at the GS-07 level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work of the position. Checkwith your school to determine how many credit hours comprise a year of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 18 semester or 27 quarter hours. OR You may also substitute superior academic achievement for the experience required at the GS-07 level. You must have completed the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with either:

• (1) class standing in the upper third of a graduating class or major subdivision
• (2) a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale based on four (4) years of education or the final two (2) years
• (3) a grade point average of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two (2) years of the curriculum
• (4) membership in a national scholastic honor society

GS-09: You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-07 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 majority of the following duties:

• Performing analysis to resolve problems or improve effectiveness of operational or administrative programs
• Representing the organization by providing information to internal and external stakeholders
• Researching documents
• compiling and charting statistical data
• gathering, summarizing, and analyzing information
• Carrying out specified portions or segments of specific projects associated with division programs and initiatives.

OR You may substitute a Master's degree or two (2) full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or a J.D. or L.