Management and Program Analyst (Project Manager)

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-14: 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: Applying a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques sufficient to accomplish complex projects or studies broad in scope and magnitude.

Experience with a full range of Federal laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the segment(s) of the Service's program affected by the assigned project or study. Applying project management principles, methods, and practices to plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor complex projects or studies involving mission requirements, organizational processes, work processes, risk factors, or operational issues affecting program effectiveness.

Reviewing and evaluating Criminal Investigation program operations, policies, procedures, processes, or systems to identify operational issues, analyze program effectiveness, and recommend improvements using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.

AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): 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" TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for.

For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03 or 04 positions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Implements and manages strategic programs and initiatives. Serves as a project manager coordinating assignments with other staff members based on priorities, level of difficulty, work requirements, and expertise of employees.

• Develops and coordinates work plans and project proposals involving staff needs, dollar costs, and production timelines to meet program objectives.
• Establishes and facilitates matrix team operations composed of business unit representatives, external stakeholders, and outside consultants.
• Monitors project status and adjusts work plans for project accomplishment.
• Conducts in-depth analyses of project data, requirements, and impact; identifies problem areas and determines how to resolve them.

Manages project resources to meet goals and objectives. As needed, recommends adjustment of resources. Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project.. Prepares recommendation for resource requirements to accomplish the project; negotiates with managers of various components of the Service to obtain needed resources and support.

Develops guidance for subordinate activities and performs continuous appraisal of the utilization of resources in accomplishing program objectives and goals.. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD22284 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.