MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Citizenship and Immigration Services

South Burlington (VT)

Remote

USD 63,000 - 119,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Citizenship and Immigration Services is seeking a Mission Support Specialist in South Burlington, VT. You will serve as an analyst or advisor evaluating mission support programs and the productivity of administrative operations.

The role includes working with the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate context within DHS and may involve developing and applying combined education/experience qualifications for GS-09/11 levels.

Qualifications

GS-09 and GS-11 level qualifications apply; combination of experience and education may qualify.
Transcript required; the transcript must include your name and educational institution.
Experience in fraud detection or national security context is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Evaluate effectiveness of mission support programs.
Advise on human resources, operations, and administrative management.
Analyze productivity and efficiency of management of administrative operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advisory experience

Human Resources

Operations analysis

Administrative management

Job description

Hiring Agency: Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department: Department of Homeland Security

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a MISSION SUPPORT SPECIALIST, you will serve as an analyst or advisor on the evaluation of the effectiveness of mission support programs, human resources, operations and/or the productivity and efficiency of management of administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence, and limited complexity.

Requirements & Education

COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (at the GS-09 and 11 levels only): If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website: General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Transcript required: If you don't submit a transcript, we will not use your education when deciding if you're qualified for the job. For verification purposes, the transcript submitted must include your name and educational institution.

The Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) was established within USCIS to strengthen national security and the integrity of the country's legal immigration system by closely aligning the adjudication of immigration benefits and services with the identification of potential threats to national security and/or public safety, the detection and deterrence of fraud, and the use of law enforcement and intelligence information to ensure optimal security for U.S.

communities. FDNS systematically identifies updates, and records indicators of fraudulent activities; manages fraud cases; identifies vulnerabilities and other weaknesses that compromise the integrity of the legal immigration system; and coordinates and provides logistical support in law enforcement and national security matters. FDNS is the primary conduit for information sharing and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP): Per 5 CFR 576.202, An employee who receives a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) and later accepts employment for compensation with the Government of the United States within 5 years of the date of the separation on which the VSIP is based, including work under a personal services contract or other direct contract, must repay the entire amount of the VSIP to the agency that paid it (proof of payment is required) before the individual's first day of reemployment.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Common definitions for hiring terms found in this announcement.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select \"Benefits.\" Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62982 – $118738/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.