Tax Analyst

IRS

Des Moines, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Cost Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Executive Assistant Skills , People Management, Process Analysis, Program Planning, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Technical Support, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
Today
Job Title

The following is the job description for the position:

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.

  • The incumbent serves as an expert analyst responsible for developing and/or interpreting guidance on program planning, execution, and evaluation for the compliance, accounts management and/or taxpayer education and communication functions.
  • The employee plans, analyzes, determines cost/benefit relationships, and coordinates a variety of functions, operations, and teams.
  • Independently studies problems facing operating unit functions or those of particular concern within the organization assigned. This may require coordinating input from activities outside the division and identifying new methods of performing work. This requires the incumbent to demonstrate analytical, technical, and process analysis skills.
  • Analyzes assigned program areas to discern trends in program delivery. Consolidates report data to measure the effectiveness in meeting baselines or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic initiatives.
  • Provides technical advice and staff assistance to executives, field managers, and employees in the assigned program area. Develops and prepares operating guidelines, instructions, and other material pertaining to assigned program areas.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD95020 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

About the Company

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IRS

Department of the Treasury

https://home.treasury.gov/


The Department of the Treasury is organized into two major components - the Departmental Offices and the operating bureaus. Treasury Bureaus make up 98% of the Treasury work force and are responsible for carrying out specific operations assigned to the Department. The Department of the Treasury includes: 


 *Departmental Offices (DO) 
The Departmental Offices (DO)are primarily responsible for the formulation of policy and management of the Department as a whole, while the operating bureaus carry out the specific operations assigned to the Department. 
 

*Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) 
The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) designs and manufactures U.S. currency, securities, and other official certificates and awards. 

*Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the largest of Treasury's bureaus. It is responsible for determining, assessing, and collecting internal revenue in the United States. 

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) 
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is responsible for enforcing and administering laws covering the production, use, and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products. TTB also collects excise taxes for firearms and ammunition. 
 
   
Bureau of the Fiscal Service 
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service was formed from the consolidation of the Financial Management Service and the Bureau of the Public Debt. Its mission is to promote the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the U.S. government through exceptional accounting, financing, collections, payments, and shared services. 
  
 
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)                                                                                                                                                      The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) supports law enforcement investigative efforts and fosters interagency and global cooperation against domestic and international financial crimes. It also provides U.S. policy makers with strategic analyses of domestic and worldwide trends and patterns.

Inspector General  
The Inspector General conducts independent audits, investigations and reviews to help the Treasury Department accomplish its mission; improve its programs and operations; promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud and abuse. 
 

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters, regulates, and supervises national banks to ensure a safe, sound, and competitive banking system that supports the citizens, communities, and economy of the United States. 
 

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)  
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) provides leadership and coordination and recommends policy for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the internal revenue laws. TIGTA also recommends policies to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in the programs and operations of the IRS and related entities. 
 
  
U.S. Mint 
The U.S. Mint designs and manufactures domestic, bullion and foreign coins as well as commemorative medals and other numismatic items. The Mint also distributes U.S. coins to the Federal Reserve banks as well as maintains physical custody and protection of our nation's silver and gold assets.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Professional Development, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Life Insurance
WEBSITE
https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?d=TR