IRS Forward Recent Graduate Program MANAGEMENT & PROGRAM ANALYST GS-343-7/9

Company: Department Of The Treasury
Location: Franklin
Posted on: June 6, 2021

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Summary

The IRS Internal Recent Graduates Program affords a developmental opportunity to IRS employees, who have graduated within the previous 2 years from a qualifying educational institution or program.

More information about the Recent Graduates Program can be found here: Students & Recent Graduates.

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Responsibilities

If selected into Recent Graduates Program , you will be placed in a position as Management & Program Analyst, GS-0343-7/9 in either the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) or the Large Business & International (LBI) Division.

WHAT IS THE TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE DIVISION? The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. The TAS mission is to assist taxpayers in resolving their problems with the IRS (Case Advocacy), and to identify and propose administrative and legislative solutions to mitigate those problems (Systemic Advocacy).

WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? The Large Business and International (LB&I) business unit provides service and enforcement activities to support tax compliance of businesses and related entities with assets of $10 million or more, as well as small U.S. businesses engaged in international, U.S. citizens abroad, and foreign persons and businesses with a U.S. tax requirement.

WHAT DOES A MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST DO? As a Management and Program Analyst you will serve as a staff analyst, evaluator, and advisor to management. In this position, you will responsible for planning, analyzing, evaluating, and/or improving the effectiveness of administrative operations and/or operating programs

The following are the duties of a Management & Program Analyst at the GS-12 level. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• As a Management and Program Analyst, you will:
• Develop and interpret guidance on program planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Prepare directives, issuances, memoranda, policy statements, legislative proposals, and other written guidelines to introduce new initiatives.
• Recommend effective operations consistent with policies and objectives
• Develop long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones.
• Identify ways to resolve or address issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal program goals and objectives.
• Research new or improved business and management practices for application to operating and administrative programs.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov

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Promotion Potential

12

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0343 Management And Program Analysis

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Conditions of Employment

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
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In order to successfully complete the Recent Graduates Program, you must complete 1 year in the position, a minimum of at least 40 hours of interactive training, and demonstration of successful job performance. If for any reason you do not successfully complete the program you will be returned to the previous grade of the same or similar position you previously held within IRS prior to being selected for the Recent Graduates Program.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All selectees must sign a Participant Agreement.
• An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
• Pay retention may be offered based on applicable laws and regulations.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
• Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Must meet IRS telework eligibility requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must first meet Pathways Recent Graduate Program eligibility:

You must have, within the previous 2 years, completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associate, bachelor, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution; or intended graduation is no more than 9 months from date of application;

• OR-

Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. The remaining 2-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. The veteran's eligibility period may not extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study.

Secondly, you must meet any basic requirements of the position and the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,

In addition to meeting the Program Eligibility above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 7 LEVEL:

Have at least one year (1) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05). Specialized experience for this position includes: Performing operational reviews, preparing program evaluations and providing guidelines pertaining the effectiveness of line program operations; Advising on program staffing and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity; Recommending changes in procedures and techniques to improve baseline measures and organization's work methods.

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Have, or within nine (9) months of application date will have, one (1) full academic year of graduate level education at an accredited college or university in a related field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position.

OR

Meet, or within nine (9) months of application date will meet, Superior Academic Achievement by having a Bachelors degree, with one of the following: 1) A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two (2) years of study, OR 2) A GPA of 3.5 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 3) 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

Have experience as described above and have or will have within the next nine (9) months of this application date education to qualify based on a combination of experience and education.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 9 LEVEL:

Have at least one year (1) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07). Specialized experience for this position includes: Preparing comprehensive program analyses and evaluations pertaining to the effectiveness of program operations; 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.

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Have, or within nine (9) months of application date will have, a Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree at an accredited college or university in a related field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position OR an LL.B or J.D., if related.

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Have experience as described above and have or will have within the next nine (9) months of this application date education to qualify based on a combination of experience and education.

• Veterans (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2108) who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2 year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. The remaining 2-year eligibility period will begin upon his or her release or discharge from active duty. The veteran's eligibility period may not extend beyond 6 years from the date of completion of all requirements of an academic course of study.
• 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.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following:

You must have been at the next lower grade level of the grade you are applying to for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).

Education

This position has an education requirement. You MUST submit dated documentation showing completion or intended completion (if graduation is no more than 9 months from the date of application) of all educational requirements (e.g. letter from the registrar, unofficial transcripts). An official transcript will be required if you are selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

CERTIFICATE: If you are qualifying based on a certificate program, please refer to Treasury's Pathways Program for more information on qualifying certificate programs. A Certificate Program is a post-secondary educational program in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one full-time academic year of study, that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational or business school curriculum. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year of full-time study. IF you are applying with a completed IT or Business Professional Certification you must submit a dated transcript or letter issued by the Academic Institution detailing your completed coursework and credit hours completed. If your Academic institution calculates a full-year of academic studies with fewer hours, or academic credits are expressed in contract months, units, or other terms that differ from the conventional hours, please have your academic advisor provide a letter certifying the Certificate program meets the regulatory definition.

For more information on education requirements go to Treasury's Pathways Program.

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS GS7-99115, GS9-99114

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2 Positions are to be filled for Taxpayer Advocate Service Division in any of the following locations:

• 211 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
• 333 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO
• 1222 Spruce, St. Louis, MO
• 1720 South Southeastern Ave, Suite 100, Sioux Falls, SD

5 Positions are to be filled for the Large Business & International Division in any of the following locations:

• 417 20th St North, Birmingham, AL
• 4375 N Vantage Dr, Fayetteville, AR
• 700 W Capitol, Little Rock, AR
• 4041 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
• 300 North Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA
• 501 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA
• 4330 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA
• 333 W Broadway, San Diego, CA
• 450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA
• 1301 Clay St, Oakland, CA
• 55 South Market St, San Jose, CA
• 225 W Broadway, Glendale, CA
• 9350 Flair Dr, El Monte, CA
• 24000 Avila Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA
• 801 Civic Center Dr, W., Santa Ana, CA
• 1999 Broadway, Denver, CO
• 135 High St, Hartford, CT
• 150 Court St, New Haven, CT
• 761 Main Ave, Suite 1000, Norwalk, CT
• 1111 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
• 77 K Street NE, Washington, DC
• 999 N Capitol St NE, Washington, DC
• 1352 Marrows Rd, Newark, DE
• 625 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL
• 4210 Metro Pkwy, Ft. Myers, FL
• 2203 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL
• 400 West Bay St Jacksonville, FL
• 850 Trafalgar Ct, Maitland, FL
• 51 SW First Ave, Miami, FL
• 7850 S. W. 6th Ct, Plantation, FL
• 401 W Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA
• 2888 Woodcock Blvd, Atlanta, GA
• 2300 Lake Park Dr. SE, Suite 450, Smyrna, GA

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