Management and Program Analyst (Project Manager)

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.

Leads the full lifecycle of complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with agency goals, timelines, and resource constraints. Conducts comprehensive evaluations of internal operations, administrative functions, and program performance to identify improvement opportunities.

Develops and implements innovative tools, methodologies, and frameworks-including Lean Six Sigma-to improve project execution, resource utilization, and service delivery. Collaborates with program managers, technical experts, and senior leadership to align project and program objectives with organizational priorities.

Plans and coordinates all support functions required for project success, including funding, staffing, facilities, and procurement. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD26020 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

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-time work 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: You must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position must include: Influencing agency-wide operations, policy, and performance by leading initiatives across functions, business units, and executives.

Leveraging project and program management, including full lifecycle execution, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and the use of tools like Power BI for data visualization to assess organizational effectiveness.

Acting as a technical expert to interpret and apply administrative policies, legislation, and strategic plans that impact proposed legislation or regulatory changes on agency operations. Navigating conflicting priorities, overlapping mandates and evolving stakeholder expectations within the area of expertise.

Supporting the development and delivery of mission-critical services and informing executive decision-making, including resource allocation. Negotiating among senior executives, technical experts, and interagency partners to exchange information, coordinate activities, and resolve program issues.

AND You must also meet the following requirement(s): TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): 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". TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05, applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-5, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.