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Internal Revenue Service

Economist - Direct Hire (6 month Roster)

Internal Revenue Service, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


DutiesWHAT IS THE RESEARCH, APPLIED ANALYTICS AND STATISTICS DIVISION?

A description of the business units can be found at:

Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-13:

Plans and carries out major projects for collecting detailed economic data from tax and information returns and other primary sources.

Takes a leading role in managing all project areas which includes determining user requirements, program content, sample design, information systems design, training field personnel, and data collection and correction procedures.

Ensures file delivery and data publication.

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.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-14:

Performs a wide variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives.

This involves analyzing long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting recommendations and their relationship to the mission and strategic goals of the IRS.

Provides senior management with analyses of problems and authoritative economic advice on important decisions.

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level of GS-15:

Performs a wide variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives.

This involves analyzing long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting recommendations.

Provides senior management with analyses of problems and authoritative economic advice on important decisions.

RequirementsConditions of Employment:

Telework Eligible Positions:

Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check.

QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement OR time of referral:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS - ALL GRADES:

You must have a bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.

OR

A combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in economics.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.

EducationA college or university degree generally must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional Information

A 1-year probationary period is required.

Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 09/30/2024.

Required DocumentsThe following documents are required and must be provided with your application:

Online Application - Questionnaire

Education - See Education Section above

Registration/License (If Applicable)

High School Diploma

(or equivalent)

How to ApplyThis Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis.

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