Program Analyst 12 Month Roster

Duties

WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYDIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Serves as an expert analyst responsible for developing and/or interpreting guidance on program planning execution, and evaluation.
• Leads or serves as a team analyst or advisor overseeing team members, project leaders, and/or project support personnel.
• Develops long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones.
• Identifies and develops ways to resolve or address issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal program goals and objectives.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• If you are in a telework eligible position, you may be directed to temporarily telework on a full-time basis due to COVID 19. Employees must be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. Once normal operations resume, employees may be directed back to the office to perform the duties of their position. Telework eligibility does not guarantee telework; employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. 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.
• 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))
• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.
• The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.

Qualifications

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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09

You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with functional programs, operations and processes sufficient to perform studies and evaluate program operations; Experience that demonstrated knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques and management and organization principles for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency; Skill and ability in applying basic fact-finding and analytical techniques to gather information and data presentation methods to prepare clear and effective recommendations both verbally and in writing; Ability to present data, interpretations and conclusions in a clear, concise and logical manner.

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EDUCATION: Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in any field of study from an accredited college or university. OR

Master's or equivalent graduate degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university. OR

LL.B or J.D., if related. OR

A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11

You must have 1 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: Experience with applying analytical and evaluative techniques both qualitative and quantitative to projects and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; Experience should include recommending alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures; Experience using knowledge of work processes, operations and programs to perform studies and evaluations, and make recommendations for changes and improvements; Experience using knowledge of management principles and processes to perform project management duties and effectively coordinate and integrate project objectives; Skill in applying communication techniques sufficient to present plans and proposals convincingly and negotiate.

OR EDUCATION: Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in any field of study from an accredited college or university. OR PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university. OR LL.M., if related

OR A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 You must have 1 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: Experience with a wide range of evaluative and analytical methods and techniques, and management and organizational techniques to establish criteria for identifying and measuring accomplishments and progress, revising methods and developing new approaches and analyzing detailed findings, the impact of changes and make recommendations; Experience using knowledge of budgetary methods and techniques to prepare analyses and estimate resource needs; Experience working with functional programs, operations, work processes and related administrative activities to identify actual or potential problem areas, and deficiencies; Experience working with project management tools and techniques to plan, schedule, implement, closeout, and evaluate complex projects and studies; Knowledge and skill in oral communication techniques sufficient to present findings, deliver briefings, and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations, as well as, written communication techniques to prepare project papers, reports, manuals, and directives

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 You must have 1 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: Experience with a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative and management and organizational techniques, systems, and procedures to apply to programs, projects and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and means to improve them; Experience includes project management techniques to evaluate complex projects and studies and the ability to identify problem areas, trends, deficiencies, or other similar factors affecting operations. Your experience must include knowledge of budgeting methods and techniques to prepare analyses and estimates; and knowledge and skill in oral communication techniques to present findings, deliver briefings, and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations as well as, written communication techniques to prepare project papers, reports, manuals, and directives.

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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS:

Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.

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TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".

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

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

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 Department of Education Accreditation page.

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 here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

Additional information

• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
• The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
• This is a Bargaining unit position.
• Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00am and 6:00pm.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• Relocation expenses - No
• Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.
• If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 12 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: Initial cutoff date(s): 03/24/2023. This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 12month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants who apply by the initial cut-off date, will be referred in score order. If additional vacancies exist, remaining applicants will be considered in score order as needed. Selections from this announcement may be made no later than (NLT) 03/24/2024.

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