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Position Title
Management & Program Analyst (6-MONTH ROSTER) AMENDED
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
23-12089863L-ITN-0343-7T12 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, September 8, 2023 to Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
  • you are located either within or outside thelocal commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, youMUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal ANDa copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
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2. Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
 
  • you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
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3. IRS Internal Candidate - Are you a current career or career-conditional, Competitive Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee? You can view a copy of your most recent SF-50 to determine if you are Competitive Service. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2".)

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
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4. IRS RPP Candidate - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
 
  • you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential and the same work schedule (e.g., permanent, seasonal, etc.) of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. How many performance related awards, (including time off in lieu of monetary), or quality step increases have you received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement?

You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
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4. Please list the names of any performance related awards and/or quality step increases you have received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement and the dates (MMDDYYYY) of the awards. (For example: Performance Award, 02/02/2019).

You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
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5. Your annual performance appraisal and relevant awards are considered in the selection process.

Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
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6. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
7. Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating. (limit characters)
8. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
9. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, please provide your current or last pay plan, series, and grade level or pay band. For example: GS-0303-05, IR-0343-02, WG-5400-04. (limit 250 characters)
10. What is your current position title? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume. (limit characters)
1. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-07: You must 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 to the effectiveness of program operations. Experience with demonstrated knowledge of program goals and objectives to provide support to management. Experience assisting with the preparation of briefings and reports (i.e., project report, staff papers, manuals, and directives) to gather information and to prepare clear and effective recommendations both verbally and in writing.
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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.
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You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined qualifying education and specialized experience as defined above.

Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-7 level?
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2. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements 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.

Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-07 level.
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3. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-09: You must have one 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: Experience performing studies and evaluating program operations; Experience with analytical and evaluative methods/techniques and management/organization principles for assessing program development or execution, and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency; Experience with reporting (i.e., budgetary reporting, fact-finding and analytical techniques) to gather information and data presentation methods to prepare clear and effective recommendations both verbally and in writing; Experience presenting data, interpretations and conclusions in a clear, concise and logical manner.
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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.
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You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined qualifying education and specialized experience as defined above.

Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-9 level?
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4. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements 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.

Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-09 level.
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5. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11: You must have one 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: Experience with analytical and evaluative techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to projects and studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; Experience should include recommending alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures; Experience with work processes, operations and programs to perform studies and evaluations, and make recommendations for changes and improvements (i.e., budgetary reporting issues); Experience with management principles and processes to perform budget management duties or project oversight and effectively coordinate and integrate project objectives; Experience with communication techniques sufficient to present plans and proposals convincingly and negotiate. In addition, you must have experience participating in the performance of a range of analytical studies and projects affecting Cybersecurity. Experience carrying out routine, priority or special tasks and assignments which encompass a wide variety of issues involving sensitive and confidential data such as PII, SBU, CUI and FTI.
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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.
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You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined qualifying education and specialized experience as defined above.

Which of the following is true about your education and/or experience for the GS-11 level?
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6. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements 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.

Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-11 level.
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7. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-12: You must have one 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: Experience with evaluative and analytical methods and techniques, and management and organizational techniques to establish criteria for identifying and measuring accomplishments and progress, revising methods and developing new approaches and analyzing the budgetary impact of changes in parameters and making recommendations; Experience with budgetary methods and techniques to prepare analyses and estimate resource needs; Experience working with operational programs, work processes and related activities to identify actual or potential problem areas, and deficiencies; Experience implementing special projects working with project management tools and techniques to plan, schedule, implement, closeout, and evaluate complex budgetary projects and studies; Experience in oral communication techniques sufficient to present findings, deliver briefings, and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations, as well as, written communication techniques to prepare project papers, budgetary reports, manuals, and directives.

In addition, you must have experience performing a range of analytical studies and projects affecting Cybersecurity. Experience in systems and program planning, analysis, and review. Experience carrying out routine, priority or special tasks and assignments. Experience maintaining files and/or records containing confidential PII, SBU, CUI and FTI data.

Which of the following is true about your experience for the GS-12 level?
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8. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements 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.

Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-12 level.
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9. Please provide your current pay plan, series, and grade. For example: GS-303-03, IR-512-01, etc.
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10. What is your current position title?
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11. What is your SEID number?
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12. What is yourhighest experience working on projects for process improvement? (limit characters)
13. Which of the following describes your experience with project management? (limit characters)
14. Which of the following describes your experience with project management? (limit characters)
15. Which of the following describe your experiences performing verbal communication tasks? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following documents have you assisted with writing? (limit characters)
17. Which of the following related documents have you created? (limit characters)
18. Which of the following describes your experience with written communication? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following describes your experience working on a team? (limit characters)
20. Which of the following roles and responsibilities have you held as part of a team? (limit characters)
21. Select the types of research and/or analysis tasks you have completed. (limit characters)
22. Which of the following analytical tasks have you performed? (limit characters)
23. Select the types of research and/or analysis tasks you have completed. (limit characters)
24. Which of the following describes your experience(s) responding to time-sensitive action items? (limit characters)
25. Which of the following describe(s) your experience responding to time-sensitive action items? (limit characters)
26. Select the analytical systems/tools and applicable databases you have experience working with and extracting information from? (limit characters)
27. Which of the following describe your experiences performing information management tasks? (limit characters)
28. To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination?
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29. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
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