Management and Program Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking a Management and Program Analyst to support acquisition planning, budgeting, and program evaluation. The role emphasizes gathering and reviewing information, making recommendations, and managing the full acquisition life cycle.

The position requires familiarity with federal procurement processes, policy development, and data analysis to improve program outcomes within the agency.

Qualifications

• Experience in development, implementation, and monitoring of projects related to logistics planning and information systems.
• Ability to analyze work processes and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Experience evaluating policies and providing actionable input to meet program objectives.
• Experience with federal purchasing and/or creating federal acquisition packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and monitoring projects focused on short-range plans and programs.
• Analyze work processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support development and evaluation of policies to achieve program improvements.
• Assist with federal purchasing and/or creating federal acquisition packages.

Skills

Acquisition management

Project oversight

Policy development

Data analysis

Budget and cost tracking

Tools

Contracting data systems

FMIS data systems

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 gather and review information, make recommendations and administer the full acquisition life cycles.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/22/2026. 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 10/22/2026. Selective Placement Factor: You must have a current Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level II or III certificate? You are required to submit proof of valid certification at the time of application. This experience must be documented in your resume. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

GS-12: You qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-11 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: Assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of projects that focus on short-range plans, policies and programs including, but not limited to, projects related to logistics planning, programming, budgeting, management, and/or information systems; and Assisting in the analyses of work processes and functions to evaluate and recommend changes to increase their overall efficiency and effectiveness; and Supporting the development and evaluation of policies and providing input on recommended actions to achieve program objectives and improvements; and Assisting with federal purchasing and/or creating federal acquisition packages.

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 MAJORITY of the following duties: Monitoring and updating data within enterprise management information systems that focus on long and short-range plans, policies, and programs; and Managing projects that require a range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to improve organizational functions and work processes; and Engaging in the development and establishment of policies and recommending actions to achieve program objectives and improvements; and Evaluating acquisitions, procurement, and/or contract proposals consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and Managing budget and/or acquisitions through tasks including but not limited to creating cost estimates, tracking expenditures, and forecasting of financial data.