Management and Program Analyst

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.

1. Conducts in-depth evaluative analysis of various aspects of assigned program area, including policies, program objectives, operations, procedures and resource use. Initiates, develops, or recommends modifications to procedures, systems, project objectives, operations, and resource utilization in order to correct/improve existing deficiencies within assigned programs.
2. Influences the formulation of policies, development of program plans, issuance of directives and instructions to improve the effectiveness of the organization within the assigned program area. Develops, implements, and coordinates reporting and information-gathering procedures and evaluates operations within the assigned program area. Provides management with evaluative reports assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations and management at multiple locations.
3. Conducts in-depth functional reviews of assigned program area to assess compliance with existing guidelines. Identifies trends and/or procedural problem areas, evaluates findings, determines impact of changes in regulations and practices, and offers recommendations for correction and/or appropriate course of action.
4. Develops briefing and/or instructional materials, compiles and presents oral or written reports to all levels of management, and writes staff papers for the Staff Chief or the executives.
5. Provides advisory services, assistance, and guidance for assigned program area. Actively participates in meetings, on task groups, and contributes in decisions-making procedures and policy. Serves as contact person for a wide variety of management ad administrative matters of special interest to higher level management. Coordinates matters relating to highly sensitive management decisions, which impact multiple IRS locations.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD93050 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.