Management & Program Analyst (Project Manager)

Internal Revenue Service • Fresno, CA

19h

About The Position

The Management & Program Analyst (Project Manager) position is in Taxpayer Services, Operation Support, Project Management Office (PMO). The role manages complex projects or studies and coordinates their objectives with the Internal Revenue Service’s strategic plans and goals. The project manager works with senior Service leaders to define project goals, plan and schedule project phases, obtain necessary personnel and budget resources, monitor and report project status, and establish operating procedures. The position may also involve directing the development and delivery of employee training related to project work.

The GS-15 role requires specialized experience in analytical and evaluative methods, applicable federal requirements, IRS programs and organizational structure, project management, and enterprise-level programs. The position includes a probationary-period requirement and requires obtaining and using a government-issued charge card for business travel. Alternative work schedules or staggered work hours may be available. The official duty location is the selected location; 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 equivalent to GS-14 for the GS-15 position.
• Experience applying qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluative methods to complex projects or studies broad in scope and magnitude.
• Experience with federal laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the affected Service programs.
• Experience with the IRS mission, objectives, functions, policies, and organizational structure.
• Experience applying management principles and processes to project management and coordinating and integrating project objectives and recommendations.
• Experience working with others and maintaining harmonious relationships.
• Oral and written communication experience.
• Experience leading or providing key support for enterprise- or corporate-level programs or projects aligned with strategic plans, objectives, and goals.
• Experience applying project management and requirements management principles, including managing requirements under the Federal Information Systems Management Act for moderate- or high-risk enterprise or corporate systems.
• 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, by the applicable closing or cut-off date.
• Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; for grades 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.
• Complete any required probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Meet with top-level managers and executives to define project goals and objectives.
• Prepare short- and long-range action plans and schedules for project phases, ensuring alignment with Departmental and Service goals, schedules, and policies.
• Recommend personnel and budget requirements and negotiate with Service components to obtain 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 development and delivery of employee training related to the project.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
• Alternative work schedules and staggered work hours may be available.

What This Job Offers

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