Management & Program Analyst

Overview

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Major Duties

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. The incumbent serves as the primary HR liaison to facilitate human resource actions. He/she analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of the management processes and systems, human resources, and strategic planning initiatives within the program office. Conducts analyses and prepares reports on workforce trends i.e. hiring, classification, compensation, employee and labor relations, retirement, and awards. Conducts HR training for managers, supervisors, and/or employees. The incumbent serves as a Project Manager responsible for accomplishing various analytical studies and/or projects relating to substantive, mission-oriented programs of the Internal Revenue Service. The studies or projects involve complex programs, systems, or issues and have impact on multiple IRS locations and/or organizations. Applies qualitative and quantitative methods in assessing complex management processes and/or systems for agency-wide programs or very large segments of such programs. Problems and issues addressed involve such complex matters as efficiency and effectiveness in organizational design; overlaps in management support services and/or the need for consolidated functions; or developing or modifying procedures for carrying out managerial or administrative functions. Develops long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones. Compiles data and prepares administrative and/or program reports. Reports may encompass workforce, programmatic, mission-oriented, and/or organizational issues. Uses quantitative analytical methods to evaluate programmatic data and to identify and analyze program or policy issues. Identifies data requirements needed for effective program evaluations; monitors program trends through analyses of statistical data; designs statistically valid survey questionnaires and data analysis techniques. Interprets and applies laws, regulations, policies, and practices to provide advice and counsel to managers, employees, and other officials. Provides limited advice on the potential impact of proposed human resource actions, reorganizations, reductions in force, etc. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD24498 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. 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/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level (GS-12) in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience advising customers and/or management on a wide range of principles, practices, and advisory services related to basic human resources, budgetary, and financial management principles and techniques. Experience conducting training and presenting information on regulations, laws, and guidance; Experience conducting analytical studies and/or projects involving complex programs, systems, or issues to persuade, negotiate, and provide technically sound information in a highly effective and clear manner. Experience utilizing HR information systems (e.g., HR Connect, TAPS/SETR, USA Staffing, Career Connector) to resolve errors, verify data, and perform quality review. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): 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". TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-5, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions. We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

Benefits

As a current IRS employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 1-866-743-5748 option #1 for ERC.

Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position. Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.. Drug Test - Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION