Duties
A description of these business units can be found at:
70 Vacancies will be filled in the following business areas: Large Business and International (LB&I), Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics (RAAS), Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TEGE), and Whistleblower Office (WBO).
The following are the duties of these positions 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.
Takes a leadership role in the development of policy and guidance, and development of recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the organization. Actively assists in the implementation of administrative and technical decisions and ensures accomplishment of the desired results.
Serves as a technical expert with responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, controlling, modifying and executing of all or part of an entire project, including such tasks as formulation of workload estimates for program segments, specification of the methodology to be used, preparation of appropriate specifications and procedures, and review of computer systems specifications and materials and instructions needed for assuring the adequacy of the project's design and objectives.
Explores novel methods of retrieving data and develops innovative recommendations to management and senior leadership as a means for making data driven decisions which may result in a modification of policies and/or processes. Reviews, evaluates, validates, and documents the results of the findings. Provides highly technical advice to all the levels of management throughout the Agency as needed.
Supports senior managers and executives in assessing impact of new or modified program requirements. Analyzes new or proposed legislation, regulations, or other authoritative guidance to determine impact on program operations. Identifies and analyzes critical problems and issues, 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 makes presentations.
Assists the supervisor in determining the scope, goals and schedules for future programs in the business unit. Results have a direct impact on assigned area's policy. Acts as a troubleshooter in resolving bottlenecks at any step in a project by identifying and proposing solutions; this may include coordination with other project team members or stakeholders to mitigate logistical or technical issues.
Applies scientific, data mining, and statistical theory and methods to test hypotheses using structured and unstructured data. Develops data product solutions to improve customer experiences, anomaly detection, and business outcomes. Develops proofs of concept or demonstrations to evaluate feasibility of project solutions and recommends visualization strategies.
Requirements
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.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).
Qualifications
Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement AND/OR time of referral:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-1530 STATISTICIAN (Data Scientist) : You must have a degree that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, or engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc.
OR
Combination of education and experience  -- courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS GS-1529 MATHEMATICAL STATISTICIAN (Data Scientist) : You must have a degree that included courses in mathematics and statistics totaling at least 24 semester hours.
OR
Combination of education and experience  -- includes at least 24 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, including at least 12 hours in mathematics and 6 hours in statistics.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the grades specialized experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-11 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements.
Experience using data mining process models (such as CRISP-DM, SEMMA, etc.) to design and execute data science project.
Experience preparing and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets to explorations and evaluating data science centric models.
Experience applying a range of analytic approaches.
Experience coding in various programming languages (such as R, Python, SQL, or JAVA).
Experience creating and querying different datastores and architectures.
Experience using tools for data visualization.
OR
EDUCATION:  You may substitute education for specialized experience specialized experience as follows: Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in Mathematics, statistics, or related fields.
OR
Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree Mathematics, statistics, or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
OR
Combination of education and experience:  A combination of qualifying graduate education and experience equivalent to the amount required.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-12 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements.
Experience applying knowledge of statistical theories, principles, concepts and practices.
Experience using data mining process models.
Experience preparing and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets.
Experience applying a range of analytic approaches.
Experience coding in various programming languages.
Experience creating and querying different datastores and architectures.
Experience using tools for data visualization.
Specialized Experience for GS-13 and GS-14 follows under Education Section.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-13 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements.
Experience applying project management principles on a data science project.
Experience planning and executing a variety of data science and/or analytics projects.
Experience using data mining process models.
Experience preparing and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets.
Experience working with multiple data types and formats.
Experience applying a range of analytic approaches.
Experience coding in various programming languages.
Experience creating and querying different datastores and architectures.
Experience using tools for data visualization.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-1529/1530-14 : To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the following requirements.
Experience in statistical/mathematical project assignments.
Experience completing assignments involving an analysis of several alternative statistical approaches.
Experience using the methods and principles related to mathematical statistics.
Experience in establishing effective working relationships.
Experience with statistical theories and techniques.
Experience in applying complex statistical techniques and analysis.
For more information on qualifications please refer to.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
Online Application  - Questionnaire
Education  -  See Education Section above
Registration/License (If Applicable)  - active, current registration/license
High School Diploma  (or equivalent).
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.
How to Apply
This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:
To begin   the application process,  click the "Apply Online" button.
You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents.
To complete , you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/06/2025.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account.

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Research, Applied Analytics, and Statistics (RAAS) anticipates and meets customers' needs by providing leading research, analytical, statistical, and technology services. RAAS provides an intellectually challenging and supportive environment for our employees. We are the leading source for data analytics, analytical and statistical support, research tools and information, and breakthrough technologies within the IRS. RAAS recommendations, studies and data are effectively used to assist in the administration of the U.S. tax system and to improve IRS performance. Our projects encompass a variety of subjects, including statistical analyses, program evaluations, research on topics affecting tax administration, compliance studies and the administration of enterprise research resources. RAAS serves as a consultant to the IRS Commissioner and the Senior Executive Team and is a strategic partner for decisions affecting Service-wide operations.
Responsibilities:   Serves as a technical expert with responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, controlling, modifying and executing of all or part of an entire project, including such tasks as formulation of workload estimates for program segments, specification of the methodology to be used, preparation of appropriate specifications and procedures, and review of computer systems specifications and materials and instructions needed for assuring the adequacy of the project's design and objectives. Explores novel methods of retrieving data and develops innovative recommendations to management and senior leadership as a means for making data driven decisions such as modification of processes and policies. Reviews, evaluates, validates, and documents the results of the findings.
Assists the supervisor in determining the scope, goals and schedules for future programs in the Office. Results have a direct impact on assigned area's policy. Acts as a troubleshooter in resolving bottlenecks at any step in a project by identifying and proposing solutions; this may include coordination with other project team members or stakeholders to mitigate issues.
Collaborates with business and technology partners to understand business needs, identify opportunities, and develop and implement analytical solutions.
Identifies and assesses relevant data sources' validity and reliability to meet project needs.
Collates, cleans, transforms, analyzes, and integrates structured and unstructured data from various sources in preparation for analysis.

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