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Duties

WHAT IS THE Large Business and International -LBI DIVISION? 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: Large Business and International, Director, Withholding, Exchange, and International Individual Compliance (WEIIC), DFO FPP & AEOI, FPP Program Office 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 employee serves as a Management and Program Analyst responsible for accomplishing analytical studies and or projects relating to substantive, mission-oriented programs within the Large Business and International Division (LB&I). The employee assists in planning, developing and executing complex programs and related management functions in a multi-functional and geographically dispersed organization, and provides analytical and evaluative staff work relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of both program and administrative operations. Advises managers and executives in critical, sensitive or confidential matters, including personnel matters and is proactive in anticipating needs and trends. Consults with senior management and executives within the business function, and at higher levels within the agency on critical organizational and management issues. Guides the practice areas in planning, organizing, and/or leading all phases of multifunctional efforts to evaluate plans and proposals for projects involving broad areas of work processes, operational practices, and integration between various functional areas. Projects and studies involve providing technical expertise, directing the analysis and evaluation of plans and proposals for projects, providing implementation support, assessing accomplishment of program and management goals and objectives, and prescribing or formulating new or revised policy. Counsels management in assessing impact of new or modified program requirements. Identifies resources required to support varied levels of program operations. Identifies trends and anticipates any adverse impact on budget and/or work plans. Develops innovative solutions, documents findings and conclusions, and makes presentations. Assigned to multiple projects and programs simultaneously. Functions as a resource in certain technical areas of expertise. Collaborates and coordinates with other experts, and/or specialists throughout LB&I and the IRS to leverage and expand expertise and ensure consistent application and interpretation of regulations within those areas. Reviews, analyzes, conducts in-depth analysis, identifies problem areas and/or develops plans based on analyses and reports and makes recommendations relating to the project. Conducts studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity, and recommends changes or improvements in organization, staffing, work methods and procedures. Develops, identifies and analyzes data required for the management and direction of programs. Researches new or improved business and management practices for application to unit operations and management. Develops management and/or program evaluation plans, procedures and methodologies. Comprehensive knowledge of the business function organization, its policies, principles, practices, systems and program objectives to develop long and short-term program plans, assess resource utilization, initiate or recommend new or revised processes and procedures, and advise and assist mangers and/or executives in managing diverse and complex programs. Detailed knowledge of the mission, organization, policies, practices and procedures of the business function and IRS, to effectively implement, integrate and assess program activities within and relative to the larger organization. Skilled in meeting and dealing tactfully and persuasively with internal and external customers to resolve issues that may be controversial and sensitive, reconcile conflicting interests and points of view and maintain harmonious relationships with all parties. Proficient knowledge of complex interpretations of Code of Federal Regulations, affecting the business function operations, and the ability to research and apply these laws and principles to develop and evaluate programs to effectively and fairly apply and ensure compliance with the law. Specialized skill in researching issues or transactions with conflicting or inconclusive precedents or where there is no precedent. High degree of knowledge and ability required to develop rationale for unprecedented issues requisite to perform the duties described and provide advice and guidance to others.

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: You must have one 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 project assignments that required a range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative sufficient to accomplish projects or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Experience with a wide range of laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the segment(s) of the Service's program affected by the assigned project or study; Experience with management principles and processes to perform project management duties and to effectively coordinate and integrate project objectives and recommendations; Experience with communicating both orally and in writing. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: FOR GS-13: 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. 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 LBI - Director Wth International Individual Compliance 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748