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Duties

WHAT IS THE TAX EXEMPT/GOVERNMENT ENTITIES 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: Tax Exempt and Government Entities Shared Services, Human & Capital Services, HR Customer Support Group 1 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. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of assigned Shared Services program operations (human resources, personnel, finance, communications, automated business systems) in meeting established goals. Finds and develops methods to resolve or address issues that directly affect the accomplishment of program goals. Serves as an analyst responsible for developing and/or interpreting guidance on program planning, execution, and evaluation. Serves as advisor to management on issues related to assigned program. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations to management in the areas of, performance management, budget preparation/execution, personnel processing systems, business systems, contract administration, strategic communications planning/execution, workforce planning/forecasting, training initiatives, work-life programs, and other human resource/personnel initiatives. Prepares directives, policy statements, proposals, management information research, and analysis of personnel data, etc. consistent with assigned program administration.

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 FOR GS-07: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes performing operational reviews, preparing program evaluations, and providing guidelines pertaining to the effectiveness of line program operations. Recommending changes in procedures and techniques to improve baseline measures and an organization's work methods. Advising management on issues related to an assigned program. Experience exercising independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations to management in the areas of performance management, budget preparation/execution, personnel processing systems, business systems, contract administration, strategic communications planning/execution, workforce planning/forecasting, training initiatives, work-life programs, and other human resource/personnel initiatives. OR EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One (1) year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in a related field of study. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two (2) years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last two (2) years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-09: You must have one (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 preparing comprehensive program analyses and evaluations pertaining to the effectiveness of program operations. Experience developing changes in methods and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity; planning, coordinating, and establishing operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; providing guidance for various analytical studies to resolve substantive problems or improve effectiveness and efficiency of operating line or administrative support programs. Advising management on issues related to assigned program. Experience exercising independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations to management in the areas of performance management, budget preparation/execution, personnel processing systems, business systems, contract administration, strategic communications planning/execution, workforce planning/forecasting, training initiatives, work-life programs, and other human resource/personnel initiatives. OR EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study. OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree in a related field of study OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11: You must have one (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 preparing evaluations for a segment or phase of a broader project or study. Experience utilizing conventional techniques to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise alternatives; preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials; recommending changes and/or alternative methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures. Experience performing operational reviews, program evaluations, and guidelines pertaining to the effectiveness of line program operations and proposing recommendations and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity. Advising management on issues related to assigned program. Experience exercising independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations to management in the areas of performance management, budget preparation/execution, personnel processing systems, business systems, contract administration, strategic communications planning/execution, workforce planning/forecasting, training initiatives, work-life programs, and other human resource/personnel initiatives. OR EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university. OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study OR LL.M. if related. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for qualifying based on a combination will be identified in the online questions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12: Please see Education section for the GS-12 Specialized Experience. 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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12:
You must have one (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 demonstrated accomplishment of evaluative and analytical methods to identify and measure accomplishments and progress, revise methods and develop new approaches to information gathering; knowledge of project management techniques to plan, schedule, and conduct complex projects; knowledge of mission, organization, work processes, and related administrative activities to identify actual or potential problem areas, trends, deficiencies, or other similar factors affecting operations. In addition, knowledge of budgeting methods and techniques to prepare analyses and estimates and oral communication techniques to present findings and negotiate solutions. Advising management on issues related to assigned program. Experience exercising independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations to management in the areas of performance management, budget preparation/execution, personnel processing systems, business systems, contract administration, strategic communications planning/execution, workforce planning/forecasting, training initiatives, work-life programs, and other human resource/personnel initiatives.

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 TEGE - Headquarters 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748