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Duties

WHAT IS THE HCO HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICEDIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: HCO-Human Capital Office, HCO OHRS - Policy and Audits Audit and Internal Controls; Audits Management Branch 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 an analyst and advisor to IRS leadership and is responsible for applying expert knowledge of external audit coordination at the IRS. Manages the entire life cycle of assigned OPM, Treasury, TIGTA and GAO audits. Acts as the primary liaison with external auditors on assigned audits. Assists impacted internal stakeholders in maintaining appropriate focus on the audit against competing operational priorities to avoid jeopardizing a positive conclusion to the audit. Provides guidance on redaction of information identified by management as sensitive in draft audit reports. Independently accesses and performs advanced research as necessary in support of audit actions in the Joint Audit Management Enterprise Systems (JAMES) both of which require management approval prior to being granted access. Receives, records and assigns various auditor information requests to identified points of contacts (e.g.,business unit technical SMEs) for response. These include, among other requests, formal Information Data Requests (IDRs), Provided-By-Clients (PBCs) and Matters for Further Consideration (MFCs). Collects and records IDRs, PBCs, MFCs and similar audit requests from points of contacts. Performs audits that are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on issues, programs, and/or policies facing the business unit. Conducts operational reviews of HCO program offices and serves on project teams while also performing independent analysis on program performance.

Requirements

Qualifications

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-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-13 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience designing, creating, coordinating, or leading audits and/or studies (i.e., OPM, Treasury, TIGTA or GAO audits) involving major information data requests and gathering and evaluating audit information. Experience leading major project assignments that required a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, sufficient to evaluate a variety of data sources in seeking resolution of broad organizational issues and problems, to evaluate program effectiveness, and to detect trends. Experience with a range of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the segment(s) of the Service's program affected by the assigned project or study; knowledge of agency programs and operations in order to develop and disseminate guidance for various programs within the audit arena. Experience utilizing a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify issues and develop solutions. Skill in oral and written communication techniques to present findings and deliver briefings, help others in understanding and accepting findings and recommendations, and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. AND 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" For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM'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 experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If 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 time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series. 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.

Contacts

• Address HCO OHRS - Policy and Audits 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748