Internal Revenue Agent (Compliance Program Analyst)

This Internal Revenue Agent (Compliance Program Analyst) position is with Internal Revenue Service (Department of the Treasury) in Flagstaff, AZ. WHAT IS Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE) Division? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s): Compliance Planning & Classification, Reporting & Data Management, Planning Remain in current POD. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS Key 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. Supports TE/GE's work in all phases of the strategic compliance planning process. Assures that the process conforms to internal IRS policies, as well as to federal regulations and laws. Utilizes a mastery level of a professional knowledge of advanced accounting and auditing principles to perform projects, studies and analyses on such topics as strategic planning, productivity management, compliance research, organizational design and review, program review and evaluation to identify improvements to either EP or EO/GE examination processes. Researches and analyzes data including examination results to identify industry trends, issues and problems. Performs reviews of programs against established strategic goals and identifies possible improvements to functional processes and systems to achieve targets. Utilizing appropriate research and analytical techniques, gathers, tracks, and updates data required to support the analyses or studies. Assists managers on a variety of planning matters, which are typically highly complex, sensitive, multi functional and broad in scope and impact. Major projects, studies and analyses are performed independently or as a part of a team or study group. (Approx. 50%) Identifies previously unknown potential areas of non-compliance requiring policy determinations, legal interpretations or law changes to promote voluntary compliance. Meets with customers and executives to explain financial, legal and other significant issues and the applicability of pertinent tax laws, regulations and related filing requirements. Explains corrective actions required or adjustments to promote future compliance. Evaluates and documents project results; prepares recommendations to either management or a team/task force leader as needed. Participates in technical issue discussions and presents technical issues in meetings with TE/GE Division executives and the office of Chief Counsel. Collects, analyzes, and completes periodic reporting requirements required of the functional program by statute, regulation or administrative directive on strategic planning activities. Analyzes legislative changes for impact on the organization's business plan. Assesses the necessity of changing plans or objectives due to the legislative change. Works with senior leadership as a critical change agent in assuring, directing, and performing the steps necessary to create business cases based on objective data. Participates in the planning and development of studies as required, prepares briefing materials for management for use in presentations, and prepares positions papers and other materials which are often sensitive, highly critical, and controversial in nature. (Approx. 50%) Performs other duties as assigned. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD24046 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions. Qualifications: Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through 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/day/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. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: BASIC REQUIREMENTS All GRADES (ALSO MEETS GRADE 5 QUALIFICATIONS): A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance. OR A bachelor's or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience in tax-exempt organizations at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Qualifying experience must have been in progressively responsible and diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required 1) knowledge of and skill in applying professional accounting principles, theory, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting tax liabilities; 2) skill in interpreting and applying Federal tax law for individuals, business, and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; 3) knowledge of business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; 4) knowledge of corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; and 5) skill in interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and in negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions. utilizing accounting and auditing principles and practices applying these techniques to conduct reviews of examinations and/or determinations of the largest and most complex activity under the entire TE/GE customer segment (etc., retirement plans and related trusts; IRAs; plan participants and beneficiaries; and retirement plan sponsors. organizations exempt from income tax under IRC 501, Tax Exempt Bonds, Federal State and Local Governments, and Indian Tribal Governments), Experience planning and coordinating issues across multiple areas or functions Planning, analyzing, and coordinating operational reviews, resource allocation, case assignment/transfer amongst groups, and hiring/staffing planning functions, and develop systems to track and monitor certain types of cases (e.g. fraud, whistleblower, etc.). Applying tax law, precedents, rulings, and court decisions related to the TE/GE organization, and skill in applying the tax laws in cases of great significance, or issues of considerable complexity, controversy, or high impact. Ability to conduct extensive research of legal questions, including consideration of judicial decisions and legislative intent to establish relative training programs, and answer technical and procedural questions directed to executives. Applying TE/GE organization, procedures, and practices working effectively with other functions within the organization. Applying management principles and techniques. Analyzing procedures and/or problem areas in order to recommend improvements or solutions to problems. Communicating, listening, and fostering dialogue with upper management, peers, and customers. Informing, influencing, negotiating, and persuading in the overall accomplishment of program objectives and effective problem solving. Preparing clear and concise written reports, letters, and memoranda. AND You must also meet the following requirements: TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens" TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03 or 04 positions. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.