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) position is in the Large Business & International Division’s Office of Program and Business Solutions, Programs and Business Solutions Headquarters. The role manages projects by defining goals and objectives with senior Service managers and executives, developing project plans and schedules, coordinating resources, and monitoring project progress. At a lower grade, the employee may receive training and opportunities to develop the skills needed to perform the full duties of the position.

The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent for GS-15 consideration, including analytical studies and mission-oriented projects, project-team direction, and planning with senior managers and executives. Federal experience is not required; qualifying experience may come from public-sector, private-sector, or volunteer work. Employees may be required to complete a probationary period and obtain and use a government-issued charge card for official travel. Alternative work schedules and staggered work hours may be available. If a building closes due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to GS-14 for GS-15 consideration.
• Experience conducting major analytical studies and projects involving substantive, mission-oriented programs.
• Experience directing project teams, reviewing work products, and monitoring progress to ensure project objectives are met.
• Experience meeting with senior managers and executives to define project goals and objectives and developing plans to accomplish them.
• Current civilian employees must meet the time-after-competitive-appointment requirement: at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest qualifying non-temporary competitive appointment.
• Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; for positions above GS-05, one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade is required.
• Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• A person subject to a probationary period must complete the applicable probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Meet with top-level managers and executives within the Service to define overall project goals and objectives.
• Prepare short- and long-range action plans and schedules for project phases, ensuring consistency with Departmental and Service goals, schedules, and policies.
• Recommend personnel and budget requirements and negotiate with Service component managers to obtain needed resources and support.
• Establish a system to review, control, and report project status.
• Plan, coordinate, and establish operating methods and procedures for accomplishing the project mission.
• As needed, direct the development and implementation of employee training relating to the project.
• Conduct major analytical studies and projects involving substantive, mission-oriented programs.
• Direct project teams, review work products, and monitor progress to ensure project objectives are met.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Alternative work schedule or staggered work hours may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed