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ECONOMIST - DIRECT HIRE

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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DUTIES

This Vacancy announcement will be for the following Divisions.


WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION?
WHAT IS THE APPEALS (AP) DIVISION?
WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SB/SE) DIVISION?
WHAT IS THE RESEARCH, APPLIED ANALYTICS AND STATISTICS (RAAS) DIVISION?
WHAT IS THE EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (ED/CMO)DIVISION? NO LONGER ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS.
WHAT IS THE ENTERPRISE CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICE (ECMO)?


A description of the business units can be found
at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions


If you are selected for a position with promotion potential, you will receive
training to help you grow in the position. For jobs with promotion potential,
promotions may occur after you have:
 * Met time-in-grade requirements.
 * Performed at an acceptable level of competence.
 * Demonstrated your ability to perform work at the next higher grade level.



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.
 * 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 condition of
   uncertainty, such as changes in the future economic and demographic
   environment or technology, or changes in managerial priorities.
 * Using computers and appropriate software, constructs and manipulates models
   of alternative proposals to determine the efficacy of proposed policies and
   procedures.
 * Prepares written narrative and/or briefing materials explaining the
   methodology used and supporting recommendations derived from the analyses.
   Written material concerning proposals and recommendations may be presented to
   high-level management and used by the highest levels of IRS management in
   discussions with Department of the Treasury, Office of Management and Budget
   (OMB), General Accounting Office (GAO), and Congress.
 * Develops and evaluates quantitative data to determine the relative
   effectiveness of various approaches to redesigning IRS work processes. If
   warranted, recommends different courses of action.
 * Represent the office at meetings with other Executive Branch agencies,
   Congressional staff, and external stakeholders, and presents the Service's
   position on the matter(s) under discussion. Researches agreement with others
   within the scope of the incumbent's authority.
 * Plans and carries out projects for collecting detailed economic data from
   primary sources.






REQUIREMENTS






CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 * If you are in a telework eligible position, you may be directed to
   temporarily telework on a full-time basis due to COVID 19. Employees must be
   within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while
   in a telework status. Once normal operations resume, employees may be
   directed back to the office to perform the duties of their position. Telework
   eligibility does not guarantee telework; employees must meet and sustain IRS
   telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in
   the IRS Telework Program. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position,
   you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the
   negotiated start date or as directed by management.
 * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
   (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport;
   Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a
   U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240))
 * Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification.
   Refer to "Get Your Tax Record"
   at http://www.irs.gov/(https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to
   check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a
   payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance,
   you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
 * Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI
   criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
 * Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability
   for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
 * Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two
   forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification
   of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
   These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies.
 * A 1-year probationary period is required.
 * Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct
   Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
 * If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you
   have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having
   to do so.






QUALIFICATIONS

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the
public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience
refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To
ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment
by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.


You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this
announcement OR time of referral:


BASIC REQUIREMENT (IOR) : To be basically qualified for an Economist position,
you must meet the basic requirement (positive education requirement) below: 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
Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in
economics as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Examples of qualifying experience include (this list is not all inclusive): a.
Individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information
assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusion and report preparation; b.
Supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of
professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of
economic information; or c. Teaching assignments in a college or university that
included both class instruction in economics subjects and include one of the
following: (1) personal research that produced evidence of results; (2)
direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or
advisor on technical economics problems. The quality of the combination of
education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant
possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the
occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful
completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in economics.


In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position
you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11 LEVEL: In addition to meeting the basic
requirements, you must also have the following:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and
responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes: experience with the methods
and principles of economics and their application to research projects;
experience applying statistical principles and practices; experience in current
research procedures and techniques; experience with Economic significance of the
information reported on the tax returns, present and prior tax laws, and the
impact of proposed law changes on research projects. Examples of qualifying
specialized experience include: Independently performing several or all of the
steps necessary to complete a project for collecting economic data (e.g.,
employment statistics or marketing data) from primary sources such as records of
business firms; Assuming responsibility for various phases of initiation,
planning, execution and control of special studies or projects; Resolving
complex technical problems or errors that require professional attention;
Monitoring effective use of resources to advise supervisors of necessary
remedial action or changes; and Performing research to locate new sources of
data and analysis. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree in economics. OR 3 full years of progressively higher
level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in
economics. OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: a Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree in economics. OR
A combination of education and experience equivalent to that described above.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12 LEVEL: In addition to meeting the basic
requirements, you must also have the following:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and
responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes: experience applying
techniques to analyze and address complex and multidisciplinary issues
pertaining to strategic planning, public policy, or public administration;
experience with advanced theories and concepts of management science and the
associated level of experience evaluating and redesigning of work processes
and/or programs; experience with computer applications to prepare written
reports, spreadsheets, statistical tables, flowcharts, and visual presentations
that incorporate quantitative and qualitative analysis. Examples of qualifying
specialized experience include: Assisting higher-level economists in the
performance of 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. Preparing written narrative and/or briefing materials
explaining the methodology used and supporting recommendations derived from the
analyses. Assisting in the development and evaluation of quantitative data to
determine the relative effectiveness of various approaches to redesigning work
processes and recommending different courses of action.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13 LEVEL: In addition to meeting the basic
requirements, you must also have the following:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and
responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes: experience in the application
of quantitative techniques to analyze and address complex and multidisciplinary
issues pertaining to strategic planning, public policy, or public
administration; experience applying principles, concepts, and methodologies
associated with economic theory, mathematical modeling, econometrics, statistics
and related fields gained through graduate education or experience; experience
working complex work assignments; experience selecting, organizing, and
presenting appropriate information in a concise and coherent manner and relating
such information to areas of economic policy; experience in negotiations and
interpersonal skills to obtain information, data and intelligence from others.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Performing a wide variety
of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and
taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives. Providing senior
management with analyses of problems for decisions that must be made under
condition of uncertainty, such as changes in the future economic and demographic
environment or technology, or changes in managerial priorities. Evaluating
quantitative data to determine the effectiveness of various approaches to
redesign work processes. Preparation of written narrative and/or briefing
materials explaining the methodology used and supporting recommendations derived
from analyses.


Qualifications will be continued in the Education section.






EDUCATION

Qualifications Continued:


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14 LEVEL: In addition to meeting the basic
requirements, you must also have the following:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and
responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes: experience applying
quantitative techniques to analyze and address complex and multi-disciplinary
issues pertaining to strategic planning, public policy, or public administration
and to provide senior management with economic analysis of major issues, to
extend & refine existing methodologies, and to develop new approaches to the
analysis of assigned topics and to prepare policy options with the action plans
to implement them; experience working with advanced theories and concepts of
management science and an associated level of experience evaluating and
redesigning various programs. Examples of qualifying specialized experience
include: Initiating and conducting a wide variety of complex economic studies to
evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to
define feasible alternatives - which involves analyzing long-range effectiveness
associated with the issues and resulting recommendations; Providing expert
technical advice concerning official action that will affect the economy;
Providing advice, counsel and recommendations to other economists and operating
officials based on findings, interpretations and informal suggestions.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15 LEVEL: In addition to meeting the basic
requirements, you must also have the following:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and
responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position includes: experience with the
principles, concepts, and theories of economics and experience in using these as
a framework for analysis. Experience with quantitative skills and the
application of quantitative techniques to analyze and address complex and
multidisciplinary issues pertaining in the social sciences in general and to tax
administration, public policy, or public administration in particular or
relevant and transferable experience in other areas. Experience providing senior
management with economic analysis of important questions and issues, to extend
and refine existing methodologies, and to develop new approaches to the analysis
of assigned topics and to prepare policy options with the action plans to
implement them. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Initiating and conducting a wide variety of complex economic analysis and
studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer
compliance and to define feasible alternatives - which involves analyzing
long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting
recommendations; Conducting similar studies in other subject areas; Providing
expert technical advice concerning official action that will affect the economy;
Providing advice, counsel and recommendations to other economists and operating
officials based on findings, interpretations and informal suggestions.


For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications
Standards.


Education:


For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this
position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of
your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you
are selected.


A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or
pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer
to Department of Education Accreditation page.


FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may
be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials
have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.
education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when
applying. Click here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.






ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 * We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more
   vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
 * The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality
   pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will
   be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables
   may be found under Salaries & Wages.
 * This Vacancy will be used to fill Non-Bargaining and Bargaining unit
   positions, which will be determined at the time of selection.
 * Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, with start and stop times between 6:00 am to
   6:00 pm.
 * Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
 * Relocation expenses - No.
 * File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment
   and annually from then on.
 * The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire,
   selected for this position will be conditional on obtaining and maintaining a
   High Risk Security Clearance.
 * Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.



Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum
of 5 location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying. If
you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that
location will become your official post of duty.


This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to
the closing date of the announcement, 10/10/2023. This announcement will
establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space
requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in
this announcement as they come available. Second cutoff date 04/28/2023.