Management and Program Analyst (Project Manager)

Internal Revenue Service•Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The Management and Program Analyst (Project Manager) works in the IRS Criminal Investigation business unit and implements and manages strategic programs and initiatives. The role coordinates staff assignments, develops work plans and project proposals, establishes matrix teams, monitors project status, analyzes project data and impacts, and manages resources to achieve project goals. It also plans operating methods and procedures, may direct project-related employee training, negotiates with IRS managers for resources and support, develops guidance for subordinate activities, and continuously assesses how resources are used to meet program objectives. This announcement is open to current permanent IRS competitive service employees in Criminal Investigation business units. The position requires specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level and includes federal appointment and time-in-grade eligibility requirements. The position is associated with position description PD22284. Alternative work schedules and staggered hours may be available. The position may require a probationary period, use of a government-issued charge card for business travel, and pre-appointment and random drug testing.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service, including analytical and evaluative methods for complex, broad-scope projects or studies.
Experience with Federal laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the program segment affected by the project or study.
Experience applying project management principles and practices to plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor complex projects or studies involving mission requirements, organizational or work processes, risk factors, or operational issues.
Experience reviewing and evaluating Criminal Investigation program operations, policies, procedures, processes, or systems; identifying operational issues; analyzing effectiveness; and recommending improvements.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level for positions above GS-05.
Meet the time-after-competitive-appointment requirement: at least 90 days of federal civilian service since the latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, by the applicable announcement date.
Submit to a drug test before appointment and random drug testing while occupying the position.
Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Complete any required probationary period.
Include employment dates by month/day/year and hours worked per week in the resume for work experience to receive full credit.

Responsibilities

Implements and manages strategic programs and initiatives.
Serves as a project manager and coordinates staff assignments according to priorities, difficulty, work requirements, and employee expertise.
Develops and coordinates work plans and project proposals, including staff needs, costs, and production timelines.
Establishes and facilitates matrix teams composed of business unit representatives, external stakeholders, and outside consultants.
Monitors project status and adjusts work plans to achieve project goals.
Analyzes project data, requirements, and impacts; identifies problem areas and determines resolutions.
Manages project resources and recommends resource adjustments as needed.
Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishing the project mission.
Directs development and delivery of employee training related to the project as needed.
Prepares recommendations for project resource requirements and negotiates with Service managers to obtain resources and support.
Develops guidance for subordinate activities and continually appraises resource utilization in meeting program objectives and goals.