Senior Tax Analyst

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.

• Performs assignments that are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on issues facing the operating unit. Conducts business impact assessments of field and headquarters operations serves on task forces or study groups and performs independent analyses of area or nationwide program operations.
• Comprehensively plans analyzes determines cost/benefit relationships and coordinates a variety of functions operations teams or interfacing administrative systems.
• Independently studies complex problems facing operating unit functions or those of particular concern within specialized areas of the organization. This may require coordinating input from activities outside the division and identifying new methods of performing work.
• Participates with cross-functional representatives on nationwide activities within the operating unit including workplans business plans etc. Conducts studies and analyses to support operational reviews measure achievement of goals execution of plans compliance with directives and utilization of resources.
• Analyzes assigned program area(s) to discern trends in program delivery. Consolidates report data to measure effectiveness in meeting baselines or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic agency initiatives.

• Probationary Period - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

• Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.

• U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so.
• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.

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.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:GS-14 Level: You must have one 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 must include:

• Analyzing tax administration issues legislative and enforcement changes and program requirements to determine impacts on taxpayer correspondence communication products procedures and business operations;
• Developing revising or implementing taxpayer correspondence products policies procedures and communication strategies involving tax law compliance account management and taxpayer service requirements;
• Conducting comprehensive reviews and analyses of correspondence programs products processes or operations to identify systemic issues assess impacts and risks and recommend effective solutions;
• Applying program management strategic planning and process analysis principals to develop or implement new or substantially revised correspondence programs products policies or procedures involving multiple stakeholders or organizations;
• Communicating technical policy or program information through briefings written reports decision documents proposals or recommendations to management stakeholders or cross-functional organizations;
• Providing technical guidance and expertise on correspondence including resolving issues and developing recommendation that support program policy or operational decisions.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPMs Qualifications Standards.