Management and Program Analyst (Direct File Analyst )(12-Month Register)

Duties

WHAT IS THE HEADQUARTERS (HQ) DIVISION?

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas :

HQ Dire File

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

Plans, develops, and coordinates the Direct File projects that impact multiple organizations throughout the Agency. Analyzes new or proposed legislation, regulations, or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations and existing policies and procedures.

Identifies and analyzes critical problems and issues and the timing and sequence of key program events and milestones.

Provides key input to leadership and team members. Coordinates and consults with all levels of the Service, including external stakeholders on behalf of the Direct File organization.

Represents the IRS interests and coordinates the impact of the projects with employees and managers in all affected areas within the Service and with individuals and organizations outside of the Service.

Updates project control systems used by Direct File. Conducts reviews of projects / programs within Direct File's scope for the Direct File and business liaisons related to the IRA Strategic Operating Plan (SOP).

Ensures that plans are consistent with Service goals and objectives.

This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or equivalent.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement :

Specialized Experience GS-11 :

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.

• Specialized experience for this position includes : Prepare evaluations for a segment or phase of broader project or study;
• Use conventional techniques to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise alternatives; Prepare draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials;
• Recommend alternatives and / or changes in methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures;
• Perform operational reviews, program evaluations and guidelines pertaining to the effectiveness of line program operations;

Make recommendations and conduct studies of employee / organizational efficiency and productivity.

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study.

Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study.

LL.M., if related.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE GS-12 :

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes : Evaluative and analytical methods to identify and measure accomplishments and progress, revise methods and develop new approaches to information gathering;

Knowledge of project management techniques to plan, schedule, and conduct complex projects.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13 :

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes : A wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative;

management and organizational principles to apply to programs, projects and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.

An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Additional Information

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty : Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 00 p.m.

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 p.

m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (if applicable) - active, current registration / license

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