Senior Tax Analyst

SummaryWHAT IS THE WAGE AND INVESTMENT DIVISION? The Wage & Investment Division (W&I) serves about 122 million taxpayers who file upwards of 94 million returns each year. W&I provides high-quality taxpayer assistance, and enable taxpayers to transact and communicate electronically to file their returns and make paymentsSee "Other Information" for LocationsResponsibilitiesWHAT DOES A SENIOR TAX ANALYST DO?A Senior Tax analyst serves as an analyst which plans, coordinates, and conducts analytical studies, and projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing technical and analytical staff work. You will be required to oversee programs which include business rules and requirement development (including coordination and negotiation with Information Technology (IT)), strategic planning, business systems planning, customer account services, taxpayer education and communications, data analytics, and administrative support. You will also be required to use technical knowledge of mission-oriented policies and procedures to meet the needs and gain the acceptance and cooperation of multiple levels of organizational and IT (including Enterprise Systems Testing) leadership.As a Tax Analyst you will: Develop and interpret guidance on tax law, program planning, execution,accounts management, field assistance, taxpayer education, communication functions and/or Wage and Investment Organizations.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) relative to the function.Study problems facing operating unit functions or those of particular concern within the organization assigned.Conduct high level analysis of systems and SQL queries to assist with enhancement and improvement opportunities for accurate implementation of tax lawsLead organizational participation in tax law implementation to ensure requirements, development, testing, and functionality meet the needs of the organizationDevelop alternatives and mitigation strategies for the roll-out of systemic solutionsWrite project and procedure risk assessments to ensure all levels of management have full visibility to inherent risks for operational changesWrite Formal Documents to address technical issues for use in legislative responses, Commissioner inquiries, and project proposals WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS?

If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.govRequirementsConditions of EmploymentRefer to "Other Information"Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.Must be a U.S. Citizen or NationalIRS Employees with Career or Career Conditional Appointments.QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.GS-14 LEVEL: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the grade 13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of IRS functions, programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and operations to conduct reviews; Skill in recognizing significant tax issues and enforcement changes in order to develop new or revised procedures or products for assigned programs; Expert knowledge of a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods in order to develop new approaches to existing programs such as compliance, accounts management and/or taxpayer education and communication functions; Experience using comprehensive knowledge of the principles of management planning, program and process analysis to develop, design, and implement new or revised policies and procedures; Skill in oral communication to present plans and proposals to individuals and groups, including top-level managers and field employees, as well as, skill in written communication is necessary to prepare comprehensive written reports, disseminate policy information, and document findings and conclusions.

In addition, your experience must be sufficient to demonstrate the ability to provide guidance, and serve as a technical program and policy expert to be able to prepare complete decision packages, studies, and major recommendations.-The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-timework; part-time work 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.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following, if applicable:You must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks (time-in-grade requirement).EducationAdditional Information1 (One) Position is located in Wage & Investment STRATEGY & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT at the following location: PEACHTREE SUMMIT FB, 401 W PEACHTREE ST, ATLANTA, GA (GA0087) POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 95089A PM/C SharePoint site is available for IRS Employees at : https://organization.ds.irsnet.gov/sites/HCOETS/PMC/SPDLibrary/SitePages/Home.aspxCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must meet IRS telework eligibility requirementsWe may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.This is abargaining unit position.Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns.

This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.