Policy Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizenship and Immigration Services in Camp Springs, MD seeks a Policy Analyst at the GS-14 level to formulate and implement citizenship and immigration policies within the Office of Policy and Strategy. You will serve as a principal SME, evaluating risks and benefits of policy proposals and guiding agency decisions.

The position requires conducting comprehensive research, interpreting directives, and communicating findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience formulating citizenship and immigration policy.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience coordinating with interagency partners.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate risks and benefits of policy proposals.
• Conduct research and assessments of directives and regulations.
• Interpret and provide guidance on immigration policy matters.
• Brief senior leadership and participate in interagency working groups.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Interagency coordination

Policy guidance

Job description

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As an Policy Analyst, you will serve as an principal subject matter expert responsible for formulating and implementing citizenship and immigration policies within the Office of Policy and Strategy.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 08/24/2026. 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 08/24/2026. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating risks and benefits of multiple citizenship and immigration policy proposals and leading agency-wide policy examination efforts relating to employment-based immigration benefits;
• Conducting comprehensive research and assessments of directives, statutes, regulations and evaluating various immigration policies and initiatives related to employment-based immigration benefit programs;
• Interpreting and providing guidance on various immigration policy matters related to employment-based immigration benefit programs;
• Leading and facilitating as a spokesperson in interagency working groups to resolve citizenship and immigration issues and provide briefings and recommendations to senior leadership on matters impacting agency decisions.

GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 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: Evaluating risks and benefits of multiple citizenship and immigration policy proposals; Conducting comprehensive research and assessments; Interpreting and providing guidance; Leading and facilitating as a spokesperson.

Salary 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 Se

Work History Requirements

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
• Employer's name and address
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)
• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary 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.