Management and Program Analyst

WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES - CUSTOMER ASSISSTANCE RELATIONSHIP & EDUCATION (CARE)? 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): TS - CARE-Customer Assistance, Relationship and Education, Media and Publications, Taxpayer Correspondence Services REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS 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. Plans, develops, and coordinates projects and/or programs that impact multiple organizations throughout the business unit. Analyzes new or proposed regulations, or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations and existing policies and procedures. Identifies and analyzes critical problems and issues and the timing and sequence of key program events and milestones. Anticipates any adverse impact on budget and/or work plans. Develops innovative solutions, documents findings and conclusions, and develops and delivers presentations. Provides key input to leadership and team members. Coordinates and consults with all levels of the Service, on behalf of their respective organization. Represents the IRS interests and coordinates the impact of the projects/programs with employees and managers in all affected areas within the Service and with individuals and organizations outside of the Service. Proactively consults with Senior Project Managers, business unit managers and leadership to identify/define customer needs and requirements relative to employee compliance with safety, security, incident, and emergency management protocol. Conducts in-depth analyses of assignments to gather and evaluate information to set specific goals/action plans aligning to the mission and strategies of the Agency, assesses problem areas. Updates project/program control systems used by the business unit. Conducts reviews of projects/programs within the business unit's scope for their respective business units related to the Strategic Operating Plan (SOP). Ensures that plans are consistent with Service goals and objectives. Supports Senior Project Managers with identifying project/program resources to meet goals and objectives and recommends adjustment of resources. Plans, coordinates, establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishing projects/programs. Directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project/programs. Conducts in-depth analysis of project/program data, requirements, and impact on overall objectives. Reviews, analyzes, makes recommendations, and/or develops contingency plans based on analyses and reports. Interprets policies and procedures to include implications of immediate and long-range activities. Identifies audit trends of activities for issue resolution and provides recommended courses of action to reverse unfavorable trends and determines best approach for addressing/resolving.