- Position Title
- Tax Analyst
- Agency
- Internal Revenue Service
- Announcement Number
- 25-12642624A-LBN-0501-14 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 3, 2025 to Friday, January 24, 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 3 location(s).
- No matches found
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Please enter the date of your most recent performance appraisal.
6.
Please select the response that most accurately reflects your most recent performance appraisal or performance rating.
7.
What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)?
8.
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)
9.
What is your current position title?
10.
Have you attended any of Treasury's information sessions? (Please click all that apply)
11.
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.
Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 1st location you would like to be considered for.
- 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.
12.
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.
· 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.
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.
· 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.
13.
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.
· 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.
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.
· 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.
Assessment 1
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience with IRS Exam functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to conduct reviews; Experience with the Examination program Issue Management System (IMS), Issue Based Management Information System (IBMIS) or Enterprise Case Management examination modules (ECM Exam) to conduct examinations or plan, conduct reviews and examinations or testing of systems, and troubleshoot reported issues. Experience recognizing significant tax issues and enforcement changes in order to develop new or revised procedures or products for assigned programs; Experience with 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; Experience in oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and groups, including top-level managers and field employees; Experience in written communication 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 in order to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and major recommendations.
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume.
1.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience with IRS Exam functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to conduct reviews; Experience with the Examination program Issue Management System (IMS), Issue Based Management Information System (IBMIS) or Enterprise Case Management examination modules (ECM Exam) to conduct examinations or plan, conduct reviews and examinations or testing of systems, and troubleshoot reported issues. Experience recognizing significant tax issues and enforcement changes in order to develop new or revised procedures or products for assigned programs; Experience with 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; Experience in oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and groups, including top-level managers and field employees; Experience in written communication 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 in order to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and major recommendations.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
Specialized experience for this position includes:
Experience with IRS Exam functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to conduct reviews; Experience with the Examination program Issue Management System (IMS), Issue Based Management Information System (IBMIS) or Enterprise Case Management examination modules (ECM Exam) to conduct examinations or plan, conduct reviews and examinations or testing of systems, and troubleshoot reported issues. Experience recognizing significant tax issues and enforcement changes in order to develop new or revised procedures or products for assigned programs; Experience with 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; Experience in oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and groups, including top-level managers and field employees; Experience in written communication 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 in order to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and major recommendations.
Which of the following is true about your specialized experience?
2.
Does your experience include working with IRS Exam functions, programs, policies, regulations, and procedures?
3.
Does your experience include experience with the Examination program Issue Management System (IMS), Issue Based Management Information System (IBMIS) or Enterprise Case Management examination modules (ECM Exam) to conduct examinations or plan, conduct reviews and examinations or testing of systems, and troubleshoot reported issues?
4.
Does your experience include recognizing significant tax issues and enforcement changes in order to develop new or revised procedures or products for assigned programs?
5.
Does your experience include experience with 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?
6.
Does your experience include using the principles of management planning, program, and process analysis to develop, design, and implement new or revised policies and procedures?
7.
Does your experience include experience in oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and groups, including top-level managers and field employees?
8.
Does your experience include experience in written communication to prepare comprehensive written reports, disseminate policy information, and document findings and conclusions?
9.
Does your experience include providing guidance, and serving as a technical program and policy expert in order to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and major recommendations?
10.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-14: 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-14 level.
Please select the response that best describes your time-in-grade for the GS-14 level.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
11.
Which of the following describes your highest level of experience resolving IMS, IBMIS or ECM Exam technical/procedural issues?
12.
Which of the following do you have experience with?
13.
Which of the following analyst activities have you performed?
14.
Which of the following IMS, IBMIS, or ECM Exam program/application review activities have you performed?
15.
Which of the following describe your experience in program/project management?
16.
Which statement best describes your experience formulating and making recommendations to decision makers?
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience negotiating with diverse or competing groups to accept a proposal or solution?
18.
Which of the following groups have you briefed on IMS, IBMIS, or ECM Exam program/application problems, issues, or policies and procedures?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
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?
20.
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.