Management & Program Analyst (HR Liaison)

Summary

WHAT IS Taxpayer Services? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): TS - Operation Support, Capital Management & Oversight REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Duties

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. The incumbent serves as a developmental HR liaison to help facilitate human resource actions. He/she assists higher level HR liaisons in analyzing and evaluation (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of the management processes and systems, human resources, and strategic planning initiatives within the program office. Conducts analyses and prepares reports on workforce trends i.e. hiring, classification, compensation, employee and labor relations, retirement, and awards. In tandem with leadership and senior analysts, helps to develop retention strategies, attrition rates and trends, current and anticipated missions, and programs, and provides leadership short-and long-term human capital planning objectives. The incumbent will address issues as related to the transition plan and develops partnerships with HCO divisions and servicing HR specialists (classification, staffing, benefits and retirement, performance management, etc.,) to identify potential workforce transitions and workforce trend data. Develops and maintains a high level of sensitivity and awareness of management problems involving workflow, performance management issues, organizational structure, and functions. Conducts appropriate analysis and research into problems and solutions and advises management on actions to be taken to improve operations. Advises senior managers in establishing and maintaining strong organizational structures, improving management methods and procedures, assuring the effective and efficient use of staff. Attends staff meetings and briefings, documents discussions and follows up on directed/recommended actions and commitments made during meetings/briefings to assure timely completion. As a function of the work, the incumbent is privy to, attends, and takes notes during discussions and meetings, many of which involve confidential/sensitive or pre- decisional matters, including employee discipline/Labor Management discussions. Aiding management also requires access to confidential/ sensitive information related to such things as reassignments, duty station relocation actions, and awards. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD24502, PD24501, PD24500, and PD24499 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Qualifications

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-07: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level (GS-5) in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. Experience applying the basic principles and practices of a program to customers. Experience performing routine assignments, gathering and analyzing basic facts, and drawing conclusions regarding an assigned program; communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally, and in writing; utilizing automated information systems (e.g., HR Connect, TAPS/SETR, USA Staffing, Career Connector). OR EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: At least one (1) academic year of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a graduate degree in a field of study that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. Note: Grade point averages should be rounded to one decimal point. For example, 2.95 is rounded to 3.0, and 2.94 is rounded to 2.9. If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, your claim must be based on class standing or membership in an Honor Society. OR You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined education and experience as defined above. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-09: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level (GS-7) in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. Experience assisting customers and/or management on a wide range principles, practices, and advisory services. Experience applying regulations, laws, and guidance and providing comprehensive assistance. Experience assisting with conducting a variety of analytical studies and/or projects involving programs or systems; and experience utilizing HR information systems (e.g., HR Connect, TAPS/SETR, USA Staffing, Career Connector). OR EDUCATION: You may qualify with education as follows: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university. OR Two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading a master's degree in a related field of study. OR L.L.B. or J.D., if related. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION GS-11: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level (GS-9) in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. Experience assisting customers and/or management on a wide range principles, practices, and advisory services. Experience applying regulations, laws, and guidance and providing comprehensive assistance. Experience assisting with conducting a variety of analytical studies and/or projects involving complex programs, systems, or issues. Experience utilizing HR information systems (e.g., HR Connect, TAPS/SETR, USA Staffing, Career Connector) to resolve errors, verify data, and perform quality review. OR EDUCATION: You may qualify based on education as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university. OR Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree in a related field of study. OR LL.M., if related. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level (GS-11) in the normal line of progression in the Federal service. Experience assisting customers and/or management on a wide range of principles, practices, and advisory services related to basic human resources, budgetary, and financial management principles and techniques. Experience conducting training and presenting information on regulations, laws, and g