Mathematical Statistician Recent Graduate Pathways

Duties The IRS Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Selected applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. In addition, the IRS implemented the new IRS Forward Recent Graduate Program that includes an additional year of formal development, training, networking, project teams, and may include rotational assignments. Following the completion of program requirements, selectees may be considered for non-competitive conversion to a career/career-conditional or term appointment. All conversion requirements will be identified in the Participant Agreement. Program requirements include but are not limited to: Successful completion of at least 1 to 2 years of continuous service depending on the position; Completion of at least 40 hours of interactive training; Mentorship; Demonstration of successful job performance; and Meet the qualification position standards. Conversion to the competitive service is not implied or guaranteed. If selected, you will be placed in a developmental position as a Mathematical Statistician Recent Graduate Pathways, GS-1529-7 or 9 with promotion potential to GS-12 in one of the division(s) listed below: RAAS - Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics A description of the business units can be found at: Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: RAAS - Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics The following are the duties of this position at the full working level: Assists higher grade analysts or management in planning the project or study, the objectives, time frames, and helps obtain any necessary approvals. Working very closely with higher graded analysts or management, assists in the devising and implementing of systems to gather, record, retain, track, and update data required to support study/project objectives. Insures that appropriate mathematical statistical and research techniques are used. Working very closely with higher-grade analysts, provides mathematical statistical assistance when projects/studies are performed in conjunction with other functions, or upon request from other persons in and out of the government. Assists in the evaluating and documenting study/project results, and helps prepare recommendations based on mathematical statistical findings. Under the direction of senior staff members, interprets mathematical statistical limitations and qualifications of study results in terms which are technically correct. Keeps team leaders, superiors and others who have a need to know informed of the progress of studies and projects during all phases. This position has career progression. If you are selected at a grade level lower than the full working level, you may be non-competitively promoted as your career progresses. For example, you may be hired as a GS-05, but if the position has career progression to GS-11, then you may move from a GS-05 to a GS-11 in as little as three years. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Qualifications Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. In order to qualify, you must first meet Pathways Recent Graduate Program eligibility: You must have, within the previous 2 years, completed all educational requirements for a qualifying associate, bachelor, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying institution; or intended graduation is no more than 9 months from date of application. -OR- Veterans who, due to a military service obligation, were precluded from applying to a Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period may have their eligibility period extended so that they receive the full 2 years of eligibility. Secondly, you must meet any basic requirements of the position, and the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

GS-1529 Mathematical Statistician Basic Requirements:

You must have a bachelor's degree that included courses in mathematics and statistics totaling at least 24 semester hours. OR A combination of education and experience that includes at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics, as described above; and Experience that showed evidence of statistical work. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-07:

In addition to the Basic Requirements above, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-09:

In addition to the Basic Requirements above, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Education This position has an education requirement. You

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submit dated documentation showing completion or intended completion of all educational requirements. Additional information Pathways in an Excepted Service Appointment, Schedule D, 5 CFR Part 362. All selectees must sign a Participant Agreement. An official transcript must be provided to confirm degree completion prior to appointment to the position. Subject to a 1-year probationary period. This is a bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Required Documents The following documents are required and must be provided with your application: Online Application

- Questionnaire Education

- See Education Section above Registration/License (if applicable)

- active, current registration/license How to Apply The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by the closing date. Agency contact information (ERC) Employee Resource Center

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