This position is located at the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC), Office of Domestic Operations, Visa Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/DO/KCC). The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst with responsibility for providing expert analysis , advice, and guidance that supports the planning and execution of petition-based Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) processing. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CONSULAR AFFAIRS VISIT: https://www.state.gov/about-us-bureau-of-consular-affairs/
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to identify and propose solutions to management problems; Experience in communicating effectively, to develop policy, guidance, instructions, and presenting recommendations to management; and Experience coaching or training others. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
Plans and conducts comprehensive studies and analyses of KCC's NIV processing program's systems and processes to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of current operations.
Monitors and determines the impact of pending legislation, new program requirements, shifts in Administration priorities, new and emerging technology, and other developments affecting the assigned program areas.
Coordinates the review of NIV petitioners.
Serve as a Government Technical Monitor (GTM) with responsibility for monitoring and overseeing technical performance on assigned aspects of various contracts administered by KCC.
Coordinates with USCIS, CA/CST, CA/FO/FP, KCC IT, and CA/VO/I on acquiring, deploying, modifying, and maintaining systems supporting petition-based NIV processing.