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.

• Plans, develops, and coordinates projects and/or programs that impact multiple organizations throughout the business unit. Analyzes new or proposed regulations, or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations and existing policies and procedures. Identifies and analyzes critical problems and issues and the timing and sequence of key program events and milestones. Anticipates any adverse impact on budget and/or work plans. Develops innovative solutions, documents findings and conclusions, and develops and delivers presentations. Supports the Senior Project/Program Managers on all aspects of assigned projects/programs. Ensures all project tracking and documentation aspects are completed accurately, thoroughly, and timely. Develops and manages the initial design of new program activities.
• Provides key input to leadership and team members. Coordinates and consults with all levels of the Service, on behalf of their respective organization. Represents the IRS interests and coordinates the impact of the projects/programs with employees and managers in all affected areas within the Service and with individuals and organizations outside of the Service. Proactively consults with Senior Project Managers, business unit managers and leadership to identify/define customer needs and requirements relative to employee compliance with safety, security, incident, and emergency management protocol. Conducts in-depth analyses of assignments to gather and evaluate information to set specific goals/action plans aligning to the mission and strategies of the Agency, assesses problem areas. Conducts briefings and prepares comprehensive reports to keep managers and executives fully apprised of project/program plans and progress and to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Updates project/program control systems used by the business unit. Conducts reviews of projects/programs within the business unit's scope for their respective business units related to the Strategic Operating Plan (SOP). Ensures that plans are consistent with Service goals and objectives. Supports Senior Project Managers with identifying project/program resources to meet goals and objectives and recommends adjustment of resources. Resolves any relationship problems or conflicts that impede progress.
• Plans, coordinates, establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishing projects/programs. Directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project/programs. Conducts in-depth analysis of project/program data, requirements, and impact on overall objectives. Reviews, analyzes, makes recommendations, and/or develops contingency plans based on analyses and reports. Interprets policies and procedures to include implications of immediate and long-range activities. Identifies audit trends of activities for issue resolution and provides recommended courses of action to reverse unfavorable trends and determines best approach for addressing/resolving.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD24600 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.