Management and Program Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizenship and Immigration Services in Newark, NJ seeks a Management and Program Analyst to perform data analysis and quantitative research to inform process improvements and manage the Division's workload and goals. You will provide critical information to Asylum Division leadership and stakeholders to guide decisions.

The role emphasizes analyzing immigration programs, recommending improvements, and communicating new policies to leadership and partners, with strict adherence to Time-in-Grade

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level.
• Time-in-Grade requirements must be met by 11:59 PM ET on 09/09/2026.
• Overstating qualifications or experience may render an applicant ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Recommending improvements to immigration program support areas.
• Performing data analysis to enhance immigration processes.
• Communicating new and updated policies or directives to leadership or partners.

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 perform data analysis and quantitative research to provide critical and timely information to Asylum Division leadership and stakeholders that will inform process improvements and management of the Division's workload and goals.

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 09/09/2026. 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 09/09/2026.

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.

Duties

• Recommending improvements to immigration program support areas;
• Performing data analysis to enhance the effectiveness of immigration processes;
• Communicating new and updated policies or directives to leadership or other partners.

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.