About the role
WHAT IS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (CI)? 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): Criminal Investigation, Finance 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. Evaluates, reviews, and monitors the resource justifications, allocations and use for assigned program area(s) with special emphasis on conformance with the CI's business plan and the IRS strategic plan and performance measures.
Provides periodic analysis and research of assigned program area(s) resource needs usage and key budget and financial issues. Identifies and responds to budget issues within assigned area(s). Assesses the financial impact of management decisions on budget programs within assigned area(s). Develops, reviews, and analyzes resource proposals on CI programs; develops and coordinates budget submissions and justifications, and coordinates with CI Finance to facilitate CI's responses to Treasury, OMB, and Congressional staffs involving CI's financial plan resource matters.
Identifies issues and develops forecasting patterns and projected budgetary and staffing requirements. Analyzes estimates to identify imbalances among program areas and to reconcile estimates with current levels of expenditures and projected changes in work plans and staffing levels.
STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD94508, PD94509, and PD93692 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.
What we are looking for
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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
GS-09 Specialized Experience: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying experience for this position include: Tracking expenditures by proper accounts and type in financial systems using charts of accounts;
Providing information on budget calculations and funding levels for incorporation into budget planning;
Analyzing and evaluating changes in program plans and funding and their effect on the budget;
Experience interpreting and applying basic fund accounting, budget instructions, administrative memoranda, internal controls, and regulatory guidelines from a procedural, technical standpoint.
OR EDUCATION: A master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields from an accredited college or university. OR Two (2) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR An LL.B. or J.D., if related.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of experience and education equivalent to that described above.
GS-11 Specialized Experience: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying experience for this position include: Experience researching budgetary and financial issues, developing and analyzing resource proposals, identifying issues related to projected budgetary and staffing requirements, and analyzing estimates;
Assisting with the planning and execution of budget resource requirements;
Experience with fund accounting methodologies;
Preparing reports and charts to monitor resources (e.g., equipment, supplies, facilities, and training);
Participating in budget-related policy development;
Reviewing directives, instructions, budget materials, funding documents and developing narrative justifications and strategies to ensure program delivery within the bounds of financial constraints.
OR EDUCATION: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree in a related field of study such as accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business administration or other related fields. OR An LL.M., if related.
OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of experience and education equivalent to that described above. GS-12 Specialized Experience To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.…
