- Position Title
- Investigative Analyst (Senior Investigative Analyst)
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 25-12608436C-CIN-1805-12 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
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 most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
- 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 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 most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
2.
Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
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).
- 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).
3.
IRS Internal Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)) - 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.
If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal.
4.
IRS RPP Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)) - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
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2.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 1st location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 1st location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
3.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 2nd location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 2nd location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
- If you do not have additional location preferences, select response - N/A - No additional location preference.
4.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 3rd location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 3rd location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
- If you do not have additional location preferences, select response - N/A - No additional location preference.
5.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 4th location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 4th location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
- If you do not have additional location preferences, select response - N/A - No additional location preference.
6.
This position is remain in post of duty and will require travel to a temporary duty location as needed. Temporary duty locations are listed in the announcement.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 5th location preference.
Please prioritize the locations you would like to be considered for by selecting the 5th location preference.
- The following list includes Criminal Investigation (CI) locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
- Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement.
- If you do not have additional location preferences, select response - N/A - No additional location preference.
7.
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.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
8.
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.
You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm.
9.
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.
Please indicate the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
10.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
11.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
12.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
13.
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)
14.
What is your current position title?
15.
Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply)
Assessment 1
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Specialized Experience GS-12: To be minimally qualified for this position 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 researching various informational databases to collect relevant data and other facts and perform complex computations and analyses concerning tax-related data; experience investigating criminal violations and relevant legal and policy constraints; experience researching pertinent regulations and policy governing criminal investigation operations to relate investigative subject matter to intelligence needs; experience following disclosure requirements to ensure proper use of taxpayer information; experience using analytical, evaluative and research techniques to identify and evaluate large amounts of data obtained from various sources and preparing and disseminating finished reports; experience utilizing oral and written communication techniques to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals of all ranks; experience in using graphs, charts, spreadsheets, and computer print outs to interpret data; experience providing significant research, data, analysis and report(s) that caused an initiation of a criminal investigation case(s) and/or contributed to the development/completion of a criminal investigation case(s); experience performing work with minimal supervision; and training lower grade analysts and other support personnel in determining appropriate records research, manipulation of financial data, and in preparing final reports in order to promote consistency and proficiency in the support being rendered.
-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.
This section will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications for the Investigative Analyst, GS-1805-12. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Specialized Experience GS-12: To be minimally qualified for this position 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 researching various informational databases to collect relevant data and other facts and perform complex computations and analyses concerning tax-related data; experience investigating criminal violations and relevant legal and policy constraints; experience researching pertinent regulations and policy governing criminal investigation operations to relate investigative subject matter to intelligence needs; experience following disclosure requirements to ensure proper use of taxpayer information; experience using analytical, evaluative and research techniques to identify and evaluate large amounts of data obtained from various sources and preparing and disseminating finished reports; experience utilizing oral and written communication techniques to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals of all ranks; experience in using graphs, charts, spreadsheets, and computer print outs to interpret data; experience providing significant research, data, analysis and report(s) that caused an initiation of a criminal investigation case(s) and/or contributed to the development/completion of a criminal investigation case(s); experience performing work with minimal supervision; and training lower grade analysts and other support personnel in determining appropriate records research, manipulation of financial data, and in preparing final reports in order to promote consistency and proficiency in the support being rendered.
-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.
YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. Select the statement that best describes the specialized experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Investigative Analyst, GS-1805-12.
-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.
YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT. Select the statement that best describes the specialized experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the Investigative Analyst, GS-1805-12.
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-12 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-12 level.
3.
Awards are considered in the selection process. The award information you provide may be verified. If you have received monetary or time off in lieu of monetary awards, such as performance awards or quality step increases you received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement, please list the name of the award and the date (MMDDYYYY) of the award(s). (For example: 2 awards, Performance Award, 02/02/2019) and Performance Award, 02/02/2020). You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm
4.
In addition to the online application and resume, you must submit a current annual Performance Appraisal. If a revalidated appraisal is used for merit promotion, the supervisor must prepare a narrative for each critical job element that does not have a narrative describing the performance in the appraisal period covered by the rating. Note: If you are a manager or management official, your most recent annual performance appraisal must be used for the overall rating identified. Did you receive a fully successful, equivalent, or higher rating on your most recent performance appraisal?
5.
Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal.
6.
If you answered "I do not have a recent performance appraisal." in the previous question, please indicate why you do not have a current performance appraisal otherwise please enter N/A.
7.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
8.
Please select the rating that you achieved on your most recent performance appraisal. For Non-IRS CTAP employees select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance rating.
This section will be used to determine your rating and ranking for this Investigative Analyst Position.
9.
Please select the response that best describes the highest level of oral communication that you have used in a work environment.
10.
Which of the following describes your experience working with tax-related financial records?
11.
Which of the following types of records have you personally reviewed and analyzed for potential criminal Federal tax fraud?
12.
Describe how have you improved the work process/efficiencies in your current or previous work group?
13.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience serving in a workgroup/team setting?
14.
Which of the following best describes your experience instructing?
15.
Which of the following is the highest level of experience you have in working with rules, laws, regulations, policies, or procedures on the job?
16.
Which of the following describes your highest level of experience working with Federal tax law?
17.
Which of the following have you actively used on a consistent basis on the job?
18.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience working with Grand Jury documents, including ensuring the proper security for Grand Jury materials?
19.
Which of the following statements describes your highest level of computer skills used on a consistent basis in the normal performance of your job duties?
20.
Which of the following best describes your experiences managing work?
21.
Please select the answer that best describes the methods of written communication that you have used. Written communication includes reports, memorandums, white papers, etc. Do not include e-mail conversations at work.
22.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and editing written work products?
23.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience in completing assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision?
24.
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.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.