Management and Program Analyst (Project Manager) at Department of the Treasury
Baltimore, MD 21201
About the Job
DutiesWHAT IS THE ON LINE SERVICESDIVISION?
A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Consults with project and program managers to establish and define the overall goals and objectives, prepares short- and long-term action plans and schedules for various phases of a project.Collects, analyzes, and consolidates data and status reports to determine impact on resources, effectiveness, and compliance with established goals and objectives. Prepares required narrative, statistical reports, and recommends necessary corrective measures.Develops, modifies or provides input to project plans such as the Project Management and Acquisition Financial Management Plans, Cost Analysis and Technical project documentation.Maintains systems to review, control, and report on project status. Monitors projects and coordinates with project stakeholders to adjusts work plans, schedules, and assignments for project accomplishment. Analyzes project data and requirements to identify problem areas, assess impact, and formulate solutions.Conducts regular risk assessments and maintains communications on the risks to appropriate levels within the organization. Provides input to project and program managers on mitigating the risks, and ensure risks are properly incorporated into overall project plans and schedules.Champions the use of modern technology development and management approaches, drawing heavily upon best practices from the technology industry such as open source and agile development.Provides input on standard operating procedures and IRMs, policy issuances, and other written guidelines and recommendations. Serves as a key coordinator within the organization in the adoption and implementation of policy proposals developed.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentSTANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):
PD21053A
Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. QualificationsFederal 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-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.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-14 Level: You must have 1 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 using analytical and evaluative methods, both qualitative and quantitative, for assessing program development, measuring and evaluating program compliance and accomplishments, identifying significant program or resource issues, and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Experience applying project and application management principles and processes including traditional project management, rational unified process, waterfall and Agile and basic system engineering processes related to application and online service design, development, and deployment. This includes experience of project management best practice, coordinating and integrating project objectives and recommendations with key line and/or staff functions of the Service. Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing to develop briefings, status reports and present plans and proposals.ANDTIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: GS-14:You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.ANDTIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: 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".You must meet the following special requirements: For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.Education
A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series.
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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional informationWe 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 is a bargaining unit position.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. 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.Relocation expenses - NO
For more information regarding Union Representation click hereNational Treasury Employees Union - NTEU Help
Review our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.Rating: Your application will be evaluated on the Critical Job Elements (CJE) of the position to be filled, in accordance with Article 13 of the IRS/NTEU National Agreement. Your application will also be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions/assessment. Your experience, education, training, prior performance, and awards, relevant to the position being filled, will be considered throughout the hiring process. IRS employees may obtain most recent awards listing at .Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 80 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.
A description of the business units can be found at:
Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.
Consults with project and program managers to establish and define the overall goals and objectives, prepares short- and long-term action plans and schedules for various phases of a project.Collects, analyzes, and consolidates data and status reports to determine impact on resources, effectiveness, and compliance with established goals and objectives. Prepares required narrative, statistical reports, and recommends necessary corrective measures.Develops, modifies or provides input to project plans such as the Project Management and Acquisition Financial Management Plans, Cost Analysis and Technical project documentation.Maintains systems to review, control, and report on project status. Monitors projects and coordinates with project stakeholders to adjusts work plans, schedules, and assignments for project accomplishment. Analyzes project data and requirements to identify problem areas, assess impact, and formulate solutions.Conducts regular risk assessments and maintains communications on the risks to appropriate levels within the organization. Provides input to project and program managers on mitigating the risks, and ensure risks are properly incorporated into overall project plans and schedules.Champions the use of modern technology development and management approaches, drawing heavily upon best practices from the technology industry such as open source and agile development.Provides input on standard operating procedures and IRMs, policy issuances, and other written guidelines and recommendations. Serves as a key coordinator within the organization in the adoption and implementation of policy proposals developed.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentSTANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):
PD21053A
Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. QualificationsFederal 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-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.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-14 Level: You must have 1 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 using analytical and evaluative methods, both qualitative and quantitative, for assessing program development, measuring and evaluating program compliance and accomplishments, identifying significant program or resource issues, and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Experience applying project and application management principles and processes including traditional project management, rational unified process, waterfall and Agile and basic system engineering processes related to application and online service design, development, and deployment. This includes experience of project management best practice, coordinating and integrating project objectives and recommendations with key line and/or staff functions of the Service. Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing to develop briefings, status reports and present plans and proposals.ANDTIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: GS-14:You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks.ANDTIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: 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".You must meet the following special requirements: For more information on qualifications please refer toOPM's Qualifications Standards.Education
A copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If the position has specific education requirements and you currently hold, or have previously held, a position in the same job series with the IRS, there is no need to submit a transcript or equivalent at this time. Applicants are encouraged, but are not required, to submit an SF-50 documenting experience in a specific series.
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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
Additional informationWe 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 is a bargaining unit position.Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. 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.Relocation expenses - NO
For more information regarding Union Representation click hereNational Treasury Employees Union - NTEU Help
Review our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.Rating: Your application will be evaluated on the Critical Job Elements (CJE) of the position to be filled, in accordance with Article 13 of the IRS/NTEU National Agreement. Your application will also be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions/assessment. Your experience, education, training, prior performance, and awards, relevant to the position being filled, will be considered throughout the hiring process. IRS employees may obtain most recent awards listing at .Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 80 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.