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Duties

WHAT IS THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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: Anywhere within Information Technology. 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. Plans, manages and coordinates the implementation of projects; identifies customers' information system requirements to determine activities to be performed by sub-organizations within IT; Assigns accountability for the completion of major project segments; determines final deliverables. Identifies, coordinates and integrates the activities of IT personnel/organizations and customer organizations involved in the project implementation; Leads project implementation teams. Defines, coordinates, develops and manages project master plans. Develops, coordinates, integrates and maintains Project Progress review documentation; monitors and tracks the creation and status of all related Security certifications and Request for Information Services (RIS) documents; Plans, leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates, evaluates, and is accountable for the overall success of the information technology program, ensuring alignment with critical strategic objectives and agency priorities. Sets a series of annual, multiyear, or similar types of long-range work plans and schedules for in-service work. Assures implementation of the goals and objectives for IT program(s). Determines the best approach or works with other high-level managers to determine the best approach for resolving budget windfalls and/or shortages; and plans for long-range staffing needs. Works closely with other high-level program officials in the development of overall program goals and objectives. Ensures the work efforts achieve the outcome specified within the agency's business and information technology strategies, including appropriate strategic, life-cycle management, and capital IT investment plans. Work includes project selection, prioritization, evaluation and monitoring, cost schedule management, risk management, quality management, and resource allocations. Manages the execution of all planning, marketing, budget development and execution, customer support, acquisition, and contractual activities associated with the program(s) to include acquisition planning, preparing Statements of Work, and requests for proposals and information. Develops, modifies and reviews the IT sections of project plans. Recommends acceptance or rejection of plans developed by contractor. Provides technical and procedural information to taxpayers and their representatives over the telephone and in writing. Researches and analyzes information retrieved from automated and manual systems to verify financial information and to conduct investigations. Makes lien determinations and referrals to other business units and initiates adjustments on tax accounts to ensure proper assessments, filing status, or application of payment. Leading Change core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results Driven core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks Directs the implementation of project plans to meet objectives. Directs and monitors integration activities performed by IRS and contractor technical staff. Identifies and documents integration issues, risks and gaps. Establishes project documentation requirements or procedures.

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: You must meet the following special requirements: GS-13 LEVEL: 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 that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated through assignments that required the ability to analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of IT system design. This would include defining what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. GS-14 LEVEL: You must have one 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 that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated through assignments that required the ability to analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of IT system design. This would include defining what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. GS-15 LEVEL: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below. 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 service: Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience that demonstrates accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of computer requirements and techniques pertinent to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated through assignments that required the ability to analyze a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of IT system design. This would include defining what system interrelationships must be considered, or what operating mode, system software, and/or equipment configuration is most appropriate for a given project. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

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 IT 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: (ERC) Employee Resource Center
• Phone: 866-743-5748
• Email: [email protected]