Internal Revenue Service
Economist - Direct Hire (6 month Roster)
Internal Revenue Service, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Duties
WHAT 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 StatisticsThe 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, which must be made under condition of uncertainty.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, which must be made under condition of uncertainty.Requirements
Conditions 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.Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or a combination of education and experience.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.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: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.Education
QUALIFICATION CONTINUES:For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.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.Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application:Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent)How to Apply
This 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.Agency contact information
IRS Memphis ExternalRAAS1111 Constitution AveWashington, DC 20224US
Next steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures.Fair & Transparent
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WHAT 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 StatisticsThe 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, which must be made under condition of uncertainty.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, which must be made under condition of uncertainty.Requirements
Conditions 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.Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or a combination of education and experience.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.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: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.Education
QUALIFICATION CONTINUES:For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent.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.Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application:Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent)How to Apply
This 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.Agency contact information
IRS Memphis ExternalRAAS1111 Constitution AveWashington, DC 20224US
Next steps
Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures.Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
#J-18808-Ljbffr