Supervisory Policy Analyst

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Supervisory Policy Analyst (BRANCH CHIEF), you will serve as the principal subject matter expert for implementing immigration policy objectives within the Office of Policy and Strategy.

Promotes compliance, efficiency, and strategic planning. Additionally, the Branch Chiefs clearly communicate the office's mission, vision, and goals to employees.

Interprets and applies immigration law, the legislative history of laws, the intent of Congress, and regulations, procedures, and judicial or administrative precedent decisions and mange the development of relevant policy guidance.

Supervises a team of policy analysts who develop guidance on public safety, security checks, and benefit trust to improve the immigration policy development process and the quality of work produced

Participates in intra-agency, inter-agency, and inter-governmental conferences and strategic sessions as a subject matter expert on complex screening and vetting issues that may impact USCIS and DHS senior-level leadership decisions

Oversees the development of responses to executive correspondence from the public, members of the U.S. Congress, or other elected or government officials.

Monitors the progress of the branch's policy initiatives and provide oral/written briefings, presentations, or reports to the Division Chief and other senior leaders.

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. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the Excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position [if applicable]. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. The DHS Office of General Counsel will enforce prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices and not the Office of Special Counsel. After USCIS completes its hiring, the resumes of the remaining candidates referred for selection consideration may be shared with other DHS Components. During the application process, you may choose to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results to be shared. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a twelve-month probationary period upon appointment to this position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.