USA remote
Policy Analyst
About this role
The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/02/2026. 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 11/02/2026. Application Limit: This vacancy is limited to the first 150 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. 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: Interpreting and applying the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), regulations, and policies relating to national security, public safety, and information sharing; Assisting with developing office policies, procedures, and developing guidance on various immigration policy matters related to immigration benefit programs that relate to national security and public safety; Acting as an organizational liaison with representatives from other offices and departments to develop and implement new policies and procedures that relate to national security, public safety, information sharing, screening and vetting policies.
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: Interpreting and applying the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), regulations, and policies relating to national security and public safety immigration issues; Assessing and evaluating various immigration policies and initiatives and how they impact and relate to national security or public safety in immigration benefit programs; Interpreting and providing guidance on various immigration policy matters related to immigration benefit programs, specifically relating to public safety, information sharing, and screening and vetting procedures; Acting as an organizational representative with other government officials or organizations to explain national security and public safety policy positions and elicit feedback and input; Leading a team or project to develop and implement complex immigration policies that relate to national security and public safety.