Internal Revenue Agent (Program Advisor)

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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.

• Conducts complex studies and analyses to evaluate TE/GE's program accomplishments and to identify focus areas for review. Coordinates and participates in special projects such as forms/instruction creation, software building and testing.
• Utilizes a mastery of a professional knowledge of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and tax auditing, in evaluating the program and resolving issues where laws are highly interpretive or conflicting, conducts case reviews of live case examinations and/or determinations completed by Revenue Agents on behalf of the Program Manager (PM) for technical and procedural accuracy, and consistency of TE/GE positions and application of tax rules and regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes the audit plan, workpapers, and reports in the casefile to determine adherence to established policies, procedures, regulations, and other guidance.
• Provides the PM a written assessment of any findings. Participates in developing and delivering technical briefings for program and BOD executives, as well as external stakeholders which can include other government agencies. Coordinates the planning and execution of problem resolutions that involve multiple programs within the function, or across several functions.
• Coordinates with the PM and with other areas in the function on the development of area operational reviews and action plans.
• Conducts technical reviews and analysis of group operations, processes and procedures, live case issues and TE/GE positions under the direction of the PM.
• Makes decisions and provides recommendations relative to the scope or focus of the review. Implements procedures necessary to ensure effective fiscal, personnel, and facilities management.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD24037 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.