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Management & Program Analyst

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Criminal Investigation

Summary

WHAT IS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION?
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  • Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
    • CI - CI Strategy, Human Resources
REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/14/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 14, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$50,460 - $121,371 per year

The range reflects the minimum locality to maximum locality for locations listed in the announcement. Salary will be based on selected duty location.

Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 11
Promotion potential
12 - This position has career progression. If selected at a lower grade level you may be promoted without further competition to the full working level as your career progresses.
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - Monday - Friday, Day Shift hours negotiable start time between 6:00am and end time by 6:00pm.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-12973095C-CIN-0343-7T11
Control number
873889100

Duties

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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.

  • The incumbent serves as a developmental HR liaison to help facilitate human resource actions.
  • He/she assists higher level HR liaisons in analyzing and evaluation (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of the management processes and systems, human resources, and strategic planning initiatives within the program office.
  • Conducts analyses and prepares reports on workforce trends i.e. hiring, classification, compensation, employee and labor relations, retirement, and awards.
  • Partners with management in the development and execution of recruitment and placement goals/objectives, receiving technical guidance from senior analysts or the supervisor.
  • Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with managers; meets with managers to discuss the workload and recruitment strategies.
STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD24502, PD24501, and PD24500
Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position.
  • Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Drug Test - Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. A negative result is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION

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.

EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07:To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

  • Assisted in preparing program analyses and evaluations pertaining to the effectiveness of program operations.
  • Assisted in conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity.
  • Assisted with establishing operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission.
  • Assisted with providing guidance for various analytical studies to resolve problems or improve effectiveness and efficiency of operating line or administrative support programs.
  • Using computer applications to prepare written reports, spreadsheets, statistical tables, flowcharts, and visual presentations that incorporate basic analytical and evaluative research/findings.

OR Education: One (1) year of graduate level education in a related field of study at an accredited college or university. OR Superior Academic Achievement may be met by having a Bachelor's degree, with one of the following: A GPA of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last 2 years of study, or a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all courses in the major field of study or those courses in the major completed in the last 2 years of study, or rank in the upper one third of the class in the college, university, or major subdivision, or membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. In order to be creditable under this provision, superior academic achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. OR Combination Of Education And Experience: A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09:To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

  • Preparing comprehensive program analyses and evaluations pertaining to the effectiveness of program operations.
  • Developing changes in methods and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity.
  • Planning, coordinating, and establishing operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission.
  • Providing guidance for various analytical studies to resolve substantive problems or improve effectiveness and efficiency of operating line or administrative support programs.
  • Uses computer applications to prepare written reports, spreadsheets, statistical tables, flowcharts, and visual presentations that incorporate basic analytical and evaluative research/findings.
  • Experience applying basic budgeting methods and techniques to assist with preparing analysis and/or estimates for resource needs.

OR Education: Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study from an accredited college or university. OR A master's or equivalent graduate degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) 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:- Facilitating human resource actions, analyzing and evaluating (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of the management processes and systems, human resources, and strategic planning initiatives within the program office.- Preparing draft reports and other substantive guidelines and materials; recommending alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures.- Performing HCO operational reviews, program evaluations and guidelines pertaining to the effectiveness of line program operations, proposing recommendations, and conducting studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity.- Communicating both orally and in writing with all levels of the organization, to gather data, provide feedback, prepare reports, present briefings, and develop partnerships.- Applying basic human resources budgetary and financial management principles, and techniques as they relate to long range planning of programs and objectives of workforce planning. OR You may qualify based on education as follows: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study at an accredited college or university. OR three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study OR an LL.M. in a related field. OR You may qualify with at least one (1) year of combined qualifying education and specialized experience as defined above.

AND

You must also meet the following requirement(s):

  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): 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-5, 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.

Education

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.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

Additional information

  • Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty.
  • In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location.
  • Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies.
  • Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours may be available.
  • Salary: General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
  • Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): includes COLA. See COLA Rates 2026.?
  • Formal Development Plan - If this position is covered by a formal development plan, pay retention will be offered where applicable based on law and regulation.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork


The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in accordance with the Service's Merit Promotion Plan. A quality group rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level groups, Superior/Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified Referral: Eligible applicants rated in the highest quality group, may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in quality group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.

Performance Appraisal and Awards - Will not be used in determining your overall rating. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. IRS employees may obtain their most recent awards listing at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of Highly Qualified orbetter to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

Internal Revenue Service

WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? As an IRS employee, you will feel proud knowing you helped make America stronger while working at one of the world's biggest financial institutions. You will be part of an organization that collects over $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns annually. We are proud of how we apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. The IRS hires talented and dedicated individuals from many backgrounds, including accounting, business, finance, law enforcement and information technology. You will be challenged & supported on a daily basis. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, consider an IRS career.

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Agency contact information

(ERC) Employee Resource Center
Email
covingtonpersonnel1@irs.gov
Address
CI - CI Strategy
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
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