Summary: Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America’s frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Management Analyst (Human Resources) , you will provide technical and consultative expertise to OCON leadership in the areas of staffing and position management and perform a variety of functions in support of human resources information systems, data retrieval and staffing analysis. Overview Open & closing dates: 03/02/2026 to 03/11/2026 Salary: $108,610 to $141,195 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 13 Location: 1 vacancy in Williston, VT Remote job: No Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel required: Occasional travel – you may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed: No Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Service: Competitive Promotion potential: None Job family (Series): 0343 Management And Program Analysis Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Not Required Drug test: Yes Position sensitivity and risk: High Risk (HR) – Trust determination process: Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: No Announcement number: 12892761-CON-ST-26 Control number: 858739700 Open to Federal employees – Competitive service Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Land and base management Veterans Military spouses Individuals with disabilities Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Clarification from the agency: If you’re ready to help safeguard the nation’s immigration system and combat immigration fraud, review the HOW TO APPLY section for steps to prepare for your online applications. LOCAL COMMUTING AREA: Current Federal Employees with competitive status, Reinstatement, OPM Interchange, Schedule A, Surplus/Displaced, VEOA, 30% Disabled Veterans, Some Military Spouses, Land/Base Management, other Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities, RAIO overseas employees approved for rotation. Duties Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, within the Office of Contracting and are assigned based on the need of the agency. Advises on program staffing; recommends changes in methods, procedures, and techniques to improve baseline measures. Conducts studies of employee, organizational efficiency, productivity and recommends changes in improvements in organization and staffing. Provides expert advice to management on recruitment and placement, benefits retirement, classification, and payroll for personnel regarding a full range of personnel and payroll issues. Prepares project papers and staff reports and organizes/delivers briefings to managers to promote understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Reviews newly issued regulations or directives to ascertain their impact on program areas. Participate in planning and development of business strategies and recommends internal procedure changes. Requirements Conditions of employment: You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure You must pass a drug screening Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding USCIS applies the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to its telework program This position IS NOT considered “essential” for purposes of reporting to work when the facility might otherwise be closed. LOCAL COMMUTING AREA: The address listed on your USA Jobs profile or resume must show that you reside within the local commuting area of the announced duty location. Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas. Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year. Qualifications The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 03/11/2026. 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 03/11/2026. 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. You must have experience performing the following duties: Advising in Human Resource related functions such as recruitment and placement, benefits and retirement, classification, or payroll for personnel including a full range of personnel and payroll issues. Experience in communicating orally in varying degrees, to possibly include presentations, briefings, conferences, training, phone calls, and customer service. Using analytical tools and troubleshooting skills to conduct studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity and recommends changes in improvements in organization and staffing. Collaborating with team members and customers to accomplish goals and tasks in a timely fashion. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior to 03/11/2026. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. Therefore, your resume must highlight your most relevant, significant experience related to the requirements found in the qualification section of this announcement, as well as any applicable education. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. To help ensure your resume remains clear and easy to read, we recommend using margins of at least 0.8 inches and a font size of at least 11 point. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since Human Resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated and ranked based on your responses to the online questions. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: 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. 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. Education EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. 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. How to Apply Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement 03/11/2026. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click “Track this application” to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re‑use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Agency Contact Information HROC Staffing Help Desk Phone: 952-697-8380 Email: HROCStaffingHelpDesk@uscis.dhs.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr