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Position Title
Budget Analyst
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
25-12621729M-RAB-0560-13 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 12, 2024 to Thursday, December 26, 2024
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:
  • 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). (limit characters)
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). (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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:
 
  • 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. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
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2. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 1st location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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3. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 2nd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 2nd priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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4. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 3rd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 3rd priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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5. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 4th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 4th priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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6. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 5th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 5th priority, select "No priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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7. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 6th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 6th priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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8. 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. (limit characters)
9. 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. (limit characters)
10. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
11. 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)
12. What is your current position title? (limit characters)
13. Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply) (limit characters)
Assessment 1
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:
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 with federal budget process; Interpreting and applying budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint; Analyzing detailed accounting and statistical information, process analysis tools and structured problem solving techniques; Experience evaluating the effectiveness of the full range of fiscal management budgetary functions and exercising judgment in planning and carrying out all phases of budget formulation and execution processes; Experience with public laws, executive orders, OMB circulars and bulletins; Experience using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communication programs and/or other applicable financial systems.
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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:
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 with federal budget process; Interpreting and applying budget instructions, administrative memoranda, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint; Analyzing detailed accounting and statistical information, process analysis tools and structured problem solving techniques; Experience evaluating the effectiveness of the full range of fiscal management budgetary functions and exercising judgment in planning and carrying out all phases of budget formulation and execution processes; Experience with public laws, executive orders, OMB circulars and bulletins; Experience using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and communication programs and/or other applicable financial systems.


Which of the following is true about your experience? (limit characters)
2. GS-13 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-13 level. (limit characters)
3. 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?
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4. 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.
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5. Please select the option that best describes your most recent performance appraisal. (limit characters)
6. Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal?
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7. 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. (limit characters)
8. Are you currently in the same Business Operating Division and job series as the position for which you are applying to via this announcement? (limit characters)
9. What is your experience providing assistance to your co-workers? (limit characters)
10. Have you created or revised a process and/or developed a new technique that improved the work environment? (limit characters)
11. What is your experience participating as a member of a team? (limit characters)
12. What is your experience participating as a member of a team? (limit characters)
13. What is your experience providing assistance to your co-workers? (limit characters)
14. What is your experience providing assistance to your co-workers? (limit characters)
15. How have you assisted your co-workers with budget issues? (limit characters)
16. What is your experience participating as a member of a team? (limit characters)
17. Which best describes your experience with developing, or revising a budget process that improved the work environment? (limit characters)
18. How have you assisted your co-workers with budget issues? (limit characters)
19. Which best describes your experience participating as a member of a team dealing with budget issues? (limit characters)
20. With which of the following do you have experience? (limit characters)
21. Which of the following rules, regulations, and procedures have you used to perform your duties? (limit characters)
22. With which of the following do you have experience? (limit characters)
23. Which of the following rules, regulations, and procedures have you used to perform your duties? (limit characters)
24. With which of the following do you have experience? (limit characters)
25. With which of the following budget activities do you have experience? (limit characters)
26. Select the following budget activities for which you were responsible. (limit characters)
27. In your budget role, which of the following best describes your experience handling budget issues? (limit characters)
28. Select the following budget activities for which you were responsible. (limit characters)
29. Which of the following budget regulations and procedures have you reviewed and submitted suggestions for improvement? (limit characters)
30. In your budget role, which of the following best describes the highest level budget issue you have identified and resolved? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
31. Have you reviewed and validated Unit Cost Rate (UCR) module data? (limit characters)
32. How have you addressed your business's needs by coordinating across offices? (limit characters)
33. What is your highest level of experience presenting to an audience? (limit characters)
34. Which of the following indicates your highest level of writing in performing job duties? (limit characters)
35. How have you addressed your business's needs by coordinating across offices? (limit characters)
36. What is your highest level of experience presenting to an audience? (limit characters)
37. Which of the following writing tasks have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
38. How have you addressed your business's budget needs by coordinating across offices for a project tasked to your work group? (limit characters)
39. What is your highest level of experience formally presenting to an audience? (limit characters)
40. Which of the following tasks have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
41. How have you addressed your business's budget needs by coordinating across offices for a project that was assigned to you? (limit characters)
42. What is your highest level of experience formally presenting technical budget issues to an audience? (limit characters)
43. Which of the following tasks have you regularly performed on the job? (limit characters)
44. How have you addressed your business unit's budget needs when coordinating across offices for a project that was assigned to you? (limit characters)
45. Which of the following tasks have you performed on the job? (limit characters)
46. What is the highest audience level to which you formally presented technical budget issues? (limit characters)
47. How have you collaborated with your customers to ensure their budgetary needs are met? (limit characters)
48. Which of the following tasks have you performed in your budget duties? (limit characters)
49. Which of the following types of software do you have experience using? (limit characters)
50. With which of the following systems do you have experience? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
51. Do you have experience comparing and analyzing data? (limit characters)
52. Which of the following activities have you completed using software applications? (limit characters)
53. Which of the following tasks have you completed as a part of your job? (limit characters)
54. Which of the following research or comparative analyses have you performed as part of your job duties? (limit characters)
55. Which of the following spreadsheet software functions have you used to complete budget activities? (limit characters)
56. Which of the following research or comparative analyses have you performed? (limit characters)
57. Which of the following software functions have you used to complete budget activities? (limit characters)
58. Which of the following activities have you performed using the Integrated Financial System (IFS)? (limit characters)
59. Which of the following research and comparative analyses have you performed? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
60. Were you assigned the responsibility to review the work of other budget analysts for accuracy and completeness? (limit characters)
61. Which of the following methods have you used to manage your time and workload? (limit characters)
62. The majority of my workload is comprised of: (limit characters)
63. I have experience completing: (limit characters)
64. What resources have you used to complete assignments? (limit characters)
65. Which of the following budget reports have you had experience with? (limit characters)
66. Which of the following describes your highest level of experience? (limit characters)
67. What resources have you used to complete budget assignments? (limit characters)
68. What steps have you taken to complete budget assignments? (limit characters)
69. Which of the following budget reports have you had experience drilling down for problem resolution? (limit characters)
70. Which of the following describes your highest level of experience? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
71. 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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72. 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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