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WHAT IS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDIVISION?

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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

Chief Financial Office Deputy CFO - Internal Controls - Internal Review - Quality Assurance Review

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.

* Compiles, reconciles, correlates, and summarizes narrative information and quantitative data.
* Assists others in performing operational reviews and in preparing evaluations for a segment or phase of a broader project or study or independently completes projects or studies of limited scope.
* Performs a range of analytical studies and projects affecting major agency program operations.
* Analyzes requirements to develop reporting systems, data gathering and analytical techniques, and

systems evaluation methodologies.
* Using quantitative and qualitative techniques, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of program

operations and systems and makes recommendations or modifications to correct any deficiencies.
* Develops new or modified procedures, goals and objectives and evaluation plans, procedures, and methodologies.
* Defines new program operations in consideration of internal and external dynamics.
* Manages multiple projects requiring coordination with multiple or complex internal organizations.

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Conditions of Employment

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD):

PD93666, PD93665, and PD93664

Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

* 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.
* Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
* We 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 6:00am and 6:00pm.
* Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
* Relocation expenses - no.
* Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty.

Qualifications

Federal 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:

QUALIFICATON REQUIREMENTS GS-9 LEVEL: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level that demonstrated experience working with functional programs, operations and processes; Analytical and evaluative methods and techniques and management and organization principles for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency; Experience applying basic fact-finding and analytical techniques to gather information and data presentation methods to prepare clear and effective recommendations both verbally and in writing; Experience presenting data, interpretations and conclusions in a clear, concise and logical manner.

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Master's or equivalent graduate degree in any field of study.

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Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to any field of study.

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LL.B. or J.D., if related.

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A combination of experience and education equivalent to the amount required.

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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-9 LEVEL: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS GS-11 LEVEL: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level that required basic qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, and devise alternatives; Experience with work processes, operations and programs to perform studies and evaluations, and make recommendations for changes and improvements; Recommending alternatives and/or changes in methods, processes, and techniques to improve program and administrative procedures; Management principles and processes to perform project management duties and effectively coordinate and integrate project objectives; Experience applying communication techniques sufficient to present plans and proposals convincingly and negotiate.

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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

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Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

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LL.M., if related.

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A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to that described above.

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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-11 LEVEL: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS GS-12 LEVEL: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 11 that demonstrated a wide range of evaluative and analytical methods, management and organizational techniques to establish criteria for identifying and measuring accomplishments and progress, revising methods and developing new approaches and analyzing the impact of changes and make recommendations; Knowledge of functional programs, operations, work processes and related administrative activities to identify actual or potential problem areas, and deficiencies; Experience working with project management tools and techniques to plan, schedule, implement, closeout, and evaluate complex projects and studies; Oral communication techniques sufficient to present findings, deliver briefings, and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations, as well as, written communication techniques to prepare project papers, reports, manuals, and directives. Specialized experience must include, conducting analytical studies and/or projects to resolve substantive problems or improve effectiveness and efficiency of the operating line and administrative programs. Qualifying experience includes work that involved: Planning and Evaluating to include analyzing various types of inventory/workload reports to prioritize and schedule work to meet program goals (such as conducting workload analysis to determine and project gaps and/or overlaps in production measures); analyzing workflow to identify delays in processes, variances in quality/quantity or other issues impacting effectiveness/efficiency, and make revisions/recommendations for improvement; planning, developing and delivering technical training. Problem solving to include analyzing business measures and comparing against established standard; preparing recommendations for resource requirements to accomplish the project or program; producing spreadsheets to manage, track, and report data to facilitate decision making; monitoring systems to identify problems and verify changes are functioning correctly; conducting studies of work processes to identify, analyze and recommend solutions to problems in organizational structure, staffing, administrative procedures work processes and/or distribution; conducting cost benefit analyses, risk analysis or other technique to determine the best course of action. Writing to include producing written information such as headquarters-approved job aids and training materials for a broad audience; providing recommendations or findings to the next level of management or above. Influencing/Negotiating to include persuading others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; working with others towards an agreement; negotiating to find mutually acceptable solutions.

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TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS GS-12 LEVEL: Under merit promotion procedures, Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked. If you currently hold or have previously held a position at the same (or equivalent) or higher grade/level in the Federal government as of this announcement, you will meet the TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM'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 for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

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