Department of State

Program Analyst

Williamsburg, Kentucky Full time

Program Analyst

Department: Department of State

Location(s): Williamsburg, Kentucky

Salary Range: $106437 - $138370 Per Year

Job Summary: 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/

Major Duties:

  • 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.

Qualifications: 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.

How to Apply: Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13