Management and Program Analyst

Job 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. Directs, plans and coordinates complex analyses of planned or proposed programs, projects or processes which consider factors such as; impact on customers, other programs and procedural changes, staffing, training and support requirements, risk factors, costs and available alternatives.
2. Performs operational reviews, prepares evaluations and provides guidelines pertaining to the effectiveness of complex program operations which involve and impact multiple IRS locations and/or organizations. May lead or coordinate lower graded employees in the reviews and evaluations of complex programs.
3. May act as a senior analyst providing guidance and assistance to lower grade specialists.
4. Participates in formal or informal studies, either independently or as directed by management. Formulates projects, proposals, makes recommendations on priorities, scope, timing and techniques for management consideration and decision.
5. Reviews and assess the impact of new and/or proposed legislation on operations and/or systems. Prepare guidelines, instructions, and other documents to introduce new initiatives and to recommend effective operations consistent with policies and objectives pertaining to assigned program area.

Standard Position Descriptions (SPD): PD93024 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.