Tax Analyst (NTE 1 Year, MBE up to 5 Years, MBP)

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-time work 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-12 LEVEL: You must have 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 or this position includes: using IRS functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to evaluate program plans and determine impact of changes on program goals; Experience with cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned programs to conduct reviews, studies/projects and coordinate systems and resource utilization of program operations; Experience using analytical and evaluative methods in order to assess and measure effectiveness of program operations, identify gaps or conflicts in program information, consolidate findings and, recommend alternatives; Experience using the principles of management planning, program and process analysis, management reporting procedures and available system capabilities to resolve operating problems, and providing statistical data or other management information reports; Skill in oral and written communications to conduct briefings, prepare reports, document findings and, disseminate procedural and regulatory information. Experience recognizing significant tax law and enforcement changes to implement recommended solutions. Experience resolving processing issues for Business, Employment, Excise, Individual, & Tax Exempt returns using examination applications such as Examination Returns Control System (ERCS). Resolving inconsistencies between reports to correct processing issues experienced by users (i.e., Activity Codes, Source Codes, Audit Information Management System (AIMS) rejects/unpostables, ERCS error messages and weekly AIMS/ERCS discrepancy reports). Experience with applications such as AIMS and Statistical Sampling Inventory Validation Listing (SSIVL) used to resolve interface issues between ERCS, SSIVL, and AIMS. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-13 LEVEL: You must have 1 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: using IRS functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to evaluate programs plans and determine impact of changes on program goals; Experience with cross-functional programs and their interrelationship with assigned program to conduct reviews, studies/projects, and coordinate systems and resource utilization of program operations; Skill in recognizing significant tax issues and enforcement changes in order to revise or recommend changes in basic implementing regulations; Experience using a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods in order to develop new approaches to existing programs such as compliance, accounts management and/or taxpayer education and communication functions; Experience using the principles of management planning, program and process analysis to develop, design, and implement new or revised policies and procedures; Skill in oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and groups, including top-level managers and field employees, as well as, skill in written communication is necessary to prepare comprehensive written reports, disseminate policy information, and document findings and conclusions. Experience providing guidance and serving as a technical program and policy expert to be able to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and recommendations. Experience recognizing significant tax law and enforcement changes to implement recommended solutions. Experience resolving processing issues for Business, Employment, Excise, Individual, & Tax Exempt returns using examination applications such as Examination Returns Control System (ERCS). Resolving inconsistencies between reports to correct processing issues experienced by users (i.e., Activity Codes, Source Codes, Audit Information Management System (AIMS) rejects/unpostables, ERCS error messages and weekly AIMS/ERCS discrepancy reports). Experience with applications such as AIMS and Statistical Sampling Inventory Validation Listing (SSIVL) used to resolve interface issues between ERCS, SSIVL, and AIMS. 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.
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