Data Analyst(Emerging Threats Data Analyst)- NTE 1 Year, MBE up to no more than 3 years, MBMP - Internal Revenue Service

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov Responsibilities WHAT IS THE SBSE- SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED AND SBSE OFE- OFFICE OF FRAUD INFORCEMENT DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: SB/SE, Office of Fraud Enforcement, Policy Operations, Emerging Threats Mitigation Team The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. MAJOR DUTIES Working with the OFE personnel, SB/SE Compliance employees, Counsel and Appeals and other business unit/functions (including Criminal Investigation, LB&I, TEGE, and W&I), the incumbent serves as an expert analyst responsible for developing and/or interpreting guidance on fraud program planning, execution, and evaluation related to data analytics and emerging threats to voluntary tax compliance and the global financial system. In coordination with management, initiates major new coordinated issues and develops other significant issues which set Servicewide precedents. Independently, studies fraud-related problems facing operating unit functions. This may require coordinating input from activities Servicewide and identifying new tools/methods of performing work. This requires the incumbent to demonstrate strong analytical, technical, technological and process analysis skills. Researches new fraud trends applying various research methods and uses data science programs/systems to discern emerging threats and identify mitigating strategies. This requires skills in using advanced technology and evolving techniques for non-detection. Information may be obtained from the Compliance Data Warehouse, Compliance systems, and external sources like Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), as well as, data obtained from external coalitions and cross border, interagency working groups (such as Joint International Taskforce on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) and Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement or the "J5" and other spontaneous disclosure groups). Manages an inventory of projects and completes required project actions. Documents project history in support of project decisions. Prepares narrative reports in support of project recommendations. Composes complex correspondence, technical reports, research, affidavits, statements, and testimony necessaryto support complex or sophisticated collection action in court cases. Prepares complex referrals to Criminal Investigation and other business unit functions. Consolidates report data to measure the effectiveness in meeting baselines or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic initiatives. Information provided by the incumbent may be used to make data driven decisions such as process improvements. Requirements Conditions of Employment STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD22149 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions. A 1-year probationary period is required (unless already completed). The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position will be conditional on obtaining and maintaining a High Risk Security Clearance. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance. 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-timework 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-13 LEVEL: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience conducting investigations of alleged criminal violations of Federal tax statutes and making recommendations for criminal prosecutions; Experience investigating complex cases (i.e., offshore entities, multi-layered entities, entities with complex financial structure and relationships, various types of trusts, etc.) to resolve tax issues; Experience with written communication to effectively prepare complex tax enforcement recommendations. In addition, you MUST have all of the following: Experience with performing data analytics leading to identifying tax non-compliance. Experience applying a variety of tax laws and regulations to determine the appropriate criminal and civil treatment streams. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: 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. AND TIME 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". 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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions. Additional Information 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 non-bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Day Shift- M-F (Hours between 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM) 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. Pay retention may be offered based on applicable laws and regulations. If this position is covered by a formal development plan, pay retention will be offered where applicable based on law and regulation. Temp Prom/Detail NTE 1 year, MBE up to not more than 3 years, MBMP Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of 2 location choices. 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. .