Metadata Analyst

Duties

WHAT IS THE HCO - HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at :

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas :

Human Capital Office of Human Resource Strategy; Human Capital Data Management and Technology, Data Management Office

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

• Develops dashboards, visualizations, reports and internal control metrics from authoritative human capital information systems to guide organization performance based on authoritative data notations and definitions.
• Collects, consolidates, and standardizes information gathered from a variety of human capital systems and applications to improve the quality and interpretability of data.

Uses consistent, clear vocabulary and information quality standards to author and update metadata artifacts for a variety of HC databases.

• Performs research to determine data lineage, provenance, and cross-references. Collaborates with subject-matter experts to develop high-quality data documentation and metadata when required to meet user requirements.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of new HC databases and development of functional, relevant metadata.
• Researches, writes, edits and maintains IRM documentation and standard operating procedures (SOP) for HCDMT programs and services as it relates to metadata.

Ensures content doesn't contradict other IRS guidance.

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.

For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.

S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work;

part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month / year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-9 LEVEL : You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-7) level in the normal progression in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes : Experience using established techniques, methods, sources, and procedures for collecting, analyzing, and documenting technical data from a variety of sources to evaluate their effectiveness and / or efficiency.

Experience retrieving information from a variety of systems / applications, consolidating and standardizing the data, and reporting findings to higher levels.

Experience assisting with broad and complex projects, problems, or critical issues; planning and organizing work, and communicating factual and procedural information clearly, verbally and in writing.

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows : A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as : human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as : human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

LL.B or JD in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as : human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined education and experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 LEVEL : You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-9) level in the normal progression in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes : Basic knowledge of metadata policies and standards to evaluate, select, and adapt precedents to meet specialized information requirements as the data requires.

Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures for collecting metadata to gather, interpret, and document technical data from a variety of sources.

Experience retrieving metadata on a variety of databases, analyzing facts and reporting them logically and clearly, and identifying interrelationships, providing analyses, and reporting findings to higher levels.

Basic knowledge of computer applications is required to compare multiple years of metadata as well as to review and update written documentation.

Experience assisting in developing internal control metrics, dashboards, visualizations, and reports from information systems, and planning and executing complex projects, problems, or critical issues.

Experience planning and organizing work, and communicating factual and procedural information clearly, verbally and in writing.

You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows : A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as : human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as : human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

LL.M. in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position such as : human resources, public administration, organizational psychology, or other administrative and management fields.

You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined education and experience as defined above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-12 LEVEL : You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) level in the normal progression in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes : Experience utilizing advanced knowledge of metadata policies and standards to evaluate, select, and adapt precedents to meet specialized information requirements as the data requires.

Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures for collecting metadata to gather, interpret, and document technical data from a variety of sources.

Experience retrieving and analyzing metadata from a variety of systems and databases, identifying interrelationships, analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs, and identifying actual or potential problem areas, trends, deficiencies, or other similar factors affecting operations.

Knowledge of computer applications is required to compare multiple years of metadata as well as to review and update written documentation.

Experience developing internal control metrics, dashboards, visualizations, and reports from authoritative information systems to guide organization performance based on authoritative data notations and definitions;

planning and overseeing broad and complex projects, problems, or critical issues; planning and organizing work, and communicating factual and procedural information clearly, verbally and in writing.

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.

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to .

FOREIGN EDUCATION : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty : Start and stop times between 6 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 00 p.m.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Telework Eligible Positions : Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.

g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD) ) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.

Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status.

As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

• Online Application - Questionnaire
• Education - See Education Section above
• Registration / License (if applicable) - active, current registration / license
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you MUST submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent);

OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.

Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, your application will be determined incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

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 07 / 05 / 2024 and / or cut-off dates in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8 : 00 a.

m. - 4 : 00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 07 / 05 / 2024.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link :

• To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button.
• You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents.

To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.

To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).

To complete , you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11 : 59 PM (ET) on 07 / 05 / 2024.

To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account ().

There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account : .

All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application.

The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit : .

Agency contact information

IRS Memphis External

Email

Address

HCO OHRS - Human Capital Data Management and Technology

1111 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, DC 20224

Next steps

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Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status.

For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

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