Management & Program Analyst (Technical Advisor)
DutiesWHAT IS THE TAS - Taxpayer Advocate ServiceDIVISION?A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Taxpayer Advocate Service Systemic Advocacy, Processing Technical AdvocacyThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Meets with top-level managers, directors and executives within TAS and the IRS to define the overall goals and objectives of the project.
Prepares action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensures that plans are consistent with Departmental, TAS and IRS goals, schedules, and policies.
Prepares recommendation for personnel and budget requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers, directors and executives of various components of TAS and the IRS to obtain needed resources and support.
Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project.
Participate with the executives in formulating new or revised policies for high-level Service-wide programs providing administratively authoritative recommendations on matters related to the formulation and implementation of Service-wide program initiatives; Serve as the primary liaison with the Executive Director of Systemic Advocacy and other government agencies for the full scope of assigned project assignments and issues effecting Service functions, including special assignments that are sensitive, unusual, or controversial.
Develop management objectives, strategies, actions, and critical success factors and consolidate final strategic business planning for the organization; Prepare and coordinate high-level correspondence and briefing material, including Congressional testimonies, the Annual Report to Congress (ARC), and IRS Oversight Board Briefings;Establish and coordinate special agency studies requiring analysis and evaluation of systemic taxpayer issues; Develop conclusions, recommendations, or proposals for executive approval, decision, review, or other consideration from internal or external sources;Assist in preparing taxpayer advocate directives, recommends changes to IRM, assist in preparing TAS memoranda, recommend changes in policy, and other written guidelines and recommendationsConduct briefings and prepare comprehensive reports to keep top-level managers and executives advised on project plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations;Provide interpretations and guidance on operating policies, instructions, and material pertaining to assigned program areas; Prepare reports on national issues; Interpret, develop, and coordinate analytical reviews of new policies, procedures, and program requirements and their impact.
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentSTANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):
PD98834Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.
Telework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee teleworkEmployees 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 ProgramEmployees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework statusAs 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 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed).
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travelQualificationsFederal experience is not requiredThe experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer ServiceOne year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basisTo 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:
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This is a collateral duty assignment with no promotion potential, change to your current permanent position description of record, or post of dutyYour experience must demonstrate your technical expertise to plan and conduct formal classroom training on basic or advanced areas of tax law, procedures, policies, techniques, or other specialized fields unique to your position/occupationThe cadre position covered by this announcement is identified below:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-15 Level:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal serviceSpecialized experience for this position includes:
Experience working with multiple organizations, or organizational units, which required understanding of the interrelationships among the programs in order to research problems and issues; Experience applying operational and organizational procedures to determine appropriate actions to take; Experience interpreting relevant laws, regulations, rulings, policies or procedures in order to research and advise on specific questions or problems; Experience communicating orally and in writing on a multitude of subjects and to meet and deal effectively with a wide range of co-workers, executives and leaders within and/or outside the organization, and experience upholding the mission, organization, policies, practices and procedures, including program areas specific to taxpayer advocacy.
ANDTIME-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 FTime is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours workedIf 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.
ANDTIME 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 appointmentFor this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens.
For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experienceAn official transcript will be required if you are selectedIf the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this timeApplicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific seriesA college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.
SDepartment of EducationFor 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 requirementsYou must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
Seducation programIt is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applyingClick here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional informationWe may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacanciesAdditional 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 listedThe range will be adjusted for selected duty locationGeneral Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty:
Monday-Friday, Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:
00 a.
mand 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.
Relocation expenses - NO Help A career with the U.
Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documentsPlease be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
Your application will be evaluated in accordance with the Service's Merit Promotion PlanYou will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Customer ServiceInfluencing/NegotiatingOral and Written CommunicationSelf ManagementTechnical CompetenceYour application will also be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and trainingAny performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting officialThe selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection processIRS employees may obtain their most recent awards listing at Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral:
A category-like rating (Quality Group) will be used to rate, rank and select eligible candidatesIf qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified.
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for considerationCandidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group orderWe will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of Highly Qualified or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
Recommended Skills Business Strategies Communication Credentialing Education Negotiation Public Service Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
Taxpayer Advocate Service Systemic Advocacy, Processing Technical AdvocacyThe following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Meets with top-level managers, directors and executives within TAS and the IRS to define the overall goals and objectives of the project.
Prepares action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensures that plans are consistent with Departmental, TAS and IRS goals, schedules, and policies.
Prepares recommendation for personnel and budget requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers, directors and executives of various components of TAS and the IRS to obtain needed resources and support.
Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project.
Participate with the executives in formulating new or revised policies for high-level Service-wide programs providing administratively authoritative recommendations on matters related to the formulation and implementation of Service-wide program initiatives; Serve as the primary liaison with the Executive Director of Systemic Advocacy and other government agencies for the full scope of assigned project assignments and issues effecting Service functions, including special assignments that are sensitive, unusual, or controversial.
Develop management objectives, strategies, actions, and critical success factors and consolidate final strategic business planning for the organization; Prepare and coordinate high-level correspondence and briefing material, including Congressional testimonies, the Annual Report to Congress (ARC), and IRS Oversight Board Briefings;Establish and coordinate special agency studies requiring analysis and evaluation of systemic taxpayer issues; Develop conclusions, recommendations, or proposals for executive approval, decision, review, or other consideration from internal or external sources;Assist in preparing taxpayer advocate directives, recommends changes to IRM, assist in preparing TAS memoranda, recommend changes in policy, and other written guidelines and recommendationsConduct briefings and prepare comprehensive reports to keep top-level managers and executives advised on project plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations;Provide interpretations and guidance on operating policies, instructions, and material pertaining to assigned program areas; Prepare reports on national issues; Interpret, develop, and coordinate analytical reviews of new policies, procedures, and program requirements and their impact.
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentSTANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):
PD98834Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.
Telework Eligible Positions:
Telework eligible positions do not guarantee teleworkEmployees 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 ProgramEmployees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework statusAs 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 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed).
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travelQualificationsFederal experience is not requiredThe experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer ServiceOne year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basisTo 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:
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
This is a collateral duty assignment with no promotion potential, change to your current permanent position description of record, or post of dutyYour experience must demonstrate your technical expertise to plan and conduct formal classroom training on basic or advanced areas of tax law, procedures, policies, techniques, or other specialized fields unique to your position/occupationThe cadre position covered by this announcement is identified below:
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-15 Level:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal serviceSpecialized experience for this position includes:
Experience working with multiple organizations, or organizational units, which required understanding of the interrelationships among the programs in order to research problems and issues; Experience applying operational and organizational procedures to determine appropriate actions to take; Experience interpreting relevant laws, regulations, rulings, policies or procedures in order to research and advise on specific questions or problems; Experience communicating orally and in writing on a multitude of subjects and to meet and deal effectively with a wide range of co-workers, executives and leaders within and/or outside the organization, and experience upholding the mission, organization, policies, practices and procedures, including program areas specific to taxpayer advocacy.
ANDTIME-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 FTime is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours workedIf 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.
ANDTIME 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 appointmentFor this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to All US Citizens.
For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.
Education A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experienceAn official transcript will be required if you are selectedIf the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this timeApplicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific seriesA college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.
SDepartment of EducationFor 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 requirementsYou must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
Seducation programIt is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applyingClick here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional informationWe may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacanciesAdditional 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 listedThe range will be adjusted for selected duty locationGeneral Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Tour of Duty:
Monday-Friday, Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:
00 a.
mand 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.
Relocation expenses - NO Help A career with the U.
Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documentsPlease be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination.
Rating:
Your application will be evaluated in accordance with the Service's Merit Promotion PlanYou will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Customer ServiceInfluencing/NegotiatingOral and Written CommunicationSelf ManagementTechnical CompetenceYour application will also be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and trainingAny performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting officialThe selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection processIRS employees may obtain their most recent awards listing at Your rating may be lowered, if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral:
A category-like rating (Quality Group) will be used to rate, rank and select eligible candidatesIf qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified.
If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for considerationCandidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group orderWe will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of Highly Qualified or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
Recommended Skills Business Strategies Communication Credentialing Education Negotiation Public Service Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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