Economist - Direct Hire (6 month Roster)

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 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, which must be made under conditions 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 conditions of uncertainty.Requirements

Conditions of EmploymentTelework Eligible Positions : Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program.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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement

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time of referral:BASIC REQUIREMENTS - ALL GRADES:

To be eligible for this position 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. The education must include courses equivalent to a major in economics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11:

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

QUALIFICATION CONTINUES:For positions with an education requirement, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.FOREIGN EDUCATION:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements, and you must provide evidence of equivalency.Additional Information

A 1-year probationary period is required.Career Ladder grades GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. GS-13 is the full working level.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 09/30/2024.Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application:Online Application

- QuestionnaireEducation

- See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)High School Diploma

(if applicable)How to Apply

This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. You must complete this application process by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 09/30/2024.Agency Contact Information

IRS Memphis ExternalEmail:RAAS1111 Constitution AveWashington, DC 20224US

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