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The Associate Chief Counsel (Finance & Management) supports the administrative, financial, and managerial programs of the Office of Chief Counsel and provides advice to the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel on all management matters for the organization nationwide. This position, in the Planning & Finance Division, performs a range of duties including data querying and analysis, budget planning and execution, survey administration and analysis, and strategic planning. Analysts in PFD also partner with Human Resources, Talent Management, Business Systems Planning and other Counsel functions to deliver on cross-functional programs and projects related to employee engagement, organizational development, and Enterprise Risk Management.

As a Management Analyst, you will:

• Conduct in depth, independent research and analysis on a wide range of complex and sensitive management issues;
• Serve as project leader, consultant or a member on various project teams that resolve complex management problems and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations;
• Create, manage, and/or query management databases containing statistical information. Utilize appropriate programs and software tools to design and perform complex analyses and to clearly report on findings and recommendations;
• Gather, maintain, and analyze data related to costs and performance of a wide range of services and work products to determine return on investment, productivity, or effectiveness;
• Serve on task forces, ad hoc committees, teams to conduct in depth analyses of the programs and/or systems studied. Participate in operational reviews and audits of management information systems and other processes for the purpose of improving the efficiency and effectiveness and assessing internal controls, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

This is not an all-inclusive list. If selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform the duties of the position, and will receive training to help you grow in the position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Refer to "Additional Information"
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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See "Required Documents" for a list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Career Transition Assistance Program
• Competitive Reinstatement
• Competitive Transfer
• Current Chief Counsel Employee
• Current IRS Employee
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management
• Military Spouses
• National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
• Non-Competitive Federal Employee
• OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
• Persons with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

To qualify for this position of Management Analyst you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:

For GS-11:

Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes: Using various analytical methods - both quantitative and qualitative - to analyze program or organizational efficiency and effectiveness; support development of recommendations related to strategic planning, organizational development, and resource allocation or budgeting and preparing information for program principals or managers; serving on cross-functional projects related to management and administration; maintaining and querying databases and analyzing data to develop recommendations on complex management and administration issues; using data analysis and data reporting skills to effectively report and present on findings; collaborating on program implementation.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education Substitution: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

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Combination of Education and Experience: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education: Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.

For GS-12:

Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes: Using various analytical methods - both quantitative and qualitative - to analyze program and/or organizational efficiency and effectiveness; support development of recommendations related to strategic planning, organizational development, and resource allocation or budgeting and preparing information for leadership or program principals; serving as a principal team member on cross-functional project related to management and administration; maintaining and querying databases and leveraging data to analyze and develop recommendations on complex management and administration issues; using data analysis and data reporting skills to develop recommendations and findings; collaborating on program implementation.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

NOTE: If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application package.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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.

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

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: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Undergo an income tax verification.
• The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.