Program Manager
What you'd do
WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL 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): LBI - Strategic Programs REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Major duties
As a Senior Manager you will: Exercise delegated managerial authority to oversee the overall planning, directing and timely execution of a program, several program segments (each of which is managed through separate subordinate organizational units), or comparable staff functions, including development, assignment, and higher level clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational unit or lower organizational levels. Approve multi year and longer range work plans developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units and subsequently manage the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives. Oversee the revision of long range plans, goals and objectives for the work directed. Manage the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes. Manage organizational changes throughout the organization directed or major change to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed. Exercise discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the organizations budget. The following are the job specific duties of this position. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Conducts strategic planning sessions regarding a broad range of developments, policy considerations and legislative proposals that may impact the program area. Provides technical advice to the organization and to operating the Large Business and International division. Establishes program objectives and organizational performance measures and goals, ensures accountability for meeting the established measures and goals. Prepares reports and deliverables outlining accomplishments throughout the year. Conducts in-depth analyses of project data, requirements, and impact; identifies problem areas and makes recommendations for action to resolve them. Plans/initiates an evaluation system to review and analyze proposed costs, program development, and performance; prepares reports and data to be delivered to internal and external Stakeholders. Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other organizations or in advising Executives. Manages short- and long-range planning activities and coordinate on an organizationally wide basis regarding procedures, responses and reports, effectively monitoring program effectiveness and recommends financially sound operational changes. Reviews and approves reports prepared by subordinates. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD21029I Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.
What you need to qualify
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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IR-1: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower-level payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience would include one year of substantive supervisory or program management experience at the GS-13 or GS-14 level or equivalent level manager or comparable management or leadership experiences outside of Federal service. To be qualifying for this position your experience should be sufficient to demonstrate: Experience leading strategic planning initiatives by evaluating legislative proposals, organizational priorities, policy changes, and emerging program issues; developing implementation strategies and long-range plans that support organizational objectives and mission requirements. Experience analyzing program operations, organizational performance, workload data, resource utilization, operational risks, and program outcomes; identifying issues and developing recommendations that improve operational effectiveness, efficiency, and program performance. Experience developing performance measures, evaluation criteria, and accountability processes used to monitor program accomplishments, assess organizational performance, evaluate results, and recommend operational improvements. Experience preparing executive reports, briefing materials, written documentation, analytical studies, and recommendations that communicate complex findings, support organizational planning, and facilitate management decision-making. Experience planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating multiple projects or organizational initiatives involving competing priorities, changing requirements, resource constraints, and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve strategic program objectives. Experience conducting operational research by evaluating program data, identifying organizational trends, assessing the impact of proposed changes, and developing evidence-based recommendations that improve program operations, policy implementation, or organizational performance. Experience interpreting Federal tax laws, regulations, Internal Revenue Service program requirements, compliance guidance, and related policies to evaluate program impacts, resolve technical issues, develop recommendations, and support implementation of organizational initiatives. Experience evaluating financial information, budget data, staffing requirements, workload trends, and resource utilization to develop recommendations that support strategic planning, operational priorities, and effective allocation of organizational resources. AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): 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". For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Go to Understanding the IRS Paybands for GS/IR conversion.
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