ECONOMIST
WHAT DOES AN ECONOMIST DO? Economists perform a variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance, and to define feasible alternatives. They provide senior management with analyses of problems for decisions that must be made under conditions of uncertainty, such as changes in the future economic environment or managerial priorities. They assess the economic aspects of existing programs and activities to determine their investment potential and contribution to the achievement of the IRS mission. They manipulate models of alternative proposals to determine the efficacy of proposed policies and procedures. They prepare written materials explaining the methodology used, which is presented to and used by IRS management. They evaluate quantitative data to determine the effectiveness of various approaches to redesigning IRS work processes. They recommend different courses of action as necessary, and represent the office at meetings with other Executive Branch agencies, Congressional staff, and external stakeholders. They plan and carry out projects for collecting detailed economic data from primary sources.WHAT IS THE RESEARCH, APPLIED ANALYTICS & STATISTICS DIVISION:
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. As an Economist you will:
Initiates and conducts a wide variety of complex economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives. This involves analyzing long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting recommendations Advises and assists top-level management on changes to and formulation and implementation of policies. This includes providing senior management with expert analyses of difficult problems for decisions which must be made under condition of significant uncertainty, such as changes in the future economic and demographic environment or technology, or changes in managerial priorities Assess the economic aspects of existing programs and activities to determine their investment potential and contribution to the achievement of the IRS mission and strategic goals, and serves as a consultant to aid in preparing, executing, revising and monitoring management policies Using information technology, constructs and oversees the implementation of models of alternative proposals to determine the efficacy of proposed policies and procedures Prepare written narrative and/or briefing materials explaining the methodology used and supporting recommendations derived from the analyses, which may be presented to and used by the highest levels of IRS management in discussions with Treasury, OMB, GAO, and Congress. Develop and evaluate quantitative data to determine the relative effectiveness of various approaches to redesigning IRS work processes. If warranted, advocates different courses of action, and creates the necessary policy statements, action plans and milestones for delivery to top strategic leaders Represent the office at meetings with other Executive Branch agencies, Congressional staff, and external stakeholders, and presents the Service's position on the matter(s) under discussion. Promotes agreement with others within the scope of the incumbent's authorityWHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
(All Grades) You must have a Bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in economics as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying experience include (this list is not all inclusive):
Individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusion and report preparation; Supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; OR Teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and include one of the following:
(1) personal research that produced evidence of results; (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in economicsIn addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:
GS-13 LEVEL:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is experience that:
Required the application of a professional knowledge of quantitative techniques to analyze and address complex and multidisciplinary issues pertaining to strategic planning, public policy, or public administration; Demonstrates professional knowledge of the comprehensive principles, concepts, and methodologies associated with economic theory, mathematical modeling, econometrics, statistics and related fields as would be gained through graduate education or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to complex work assignments; Demonstrates skill in selecting, organizing, and presenting appropriate information in a concise and coherent manner and relating such information to broad areas of economic policy, Demonstrated ability to use negotiations and other interpersonal skills to obtain information, data and intelligence from others.Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Performing a wide variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives. Providing senior management with analyses of problems for decisions that must be made under condition of uncertainty, such as changes in the future economic and demographic environment or technology, or changes in managerial priorities. Evaluating quantitative data to determine the effectiveness of various approaches to redesign work processes. Preparation of written narrative and/or briefing materials explaining the methodology used and supporting recommendations derived from analyses. - The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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. As an Economist you will:
Initiates and conducts a wide variety of complex economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives. This involves analyzing long-range effectiveness associated with the issues and resulting recommendations Advises and assists top-level management on changes to and formulation and implementation of policies. This includes providing senior management with expert analyses of difficult problems for decisions which must be made under condition of significant uncertainty, such as changes in the future economic and demographic environment or technology, or changes in managerial priorities Assess the economic aspects of existing programs and activities to determine their investment potential and contribution to the achievement of the IRS mission and strategic goals, and serves as a consultant to aid in preparing, executing, revising and monitoring management policies Using information technology, constructs and oversees the implementation of models of alternative proposals to determine the efficacy of proposed policies and procedures Prepare written narrative and/or briefing materials explaining the methodology used and supporting recommendations derived from the analyses, which may be presented to and used by the highest levels of IRS management in discussions with Treasury, OMB, GAO, and Congress. Develop and evaluate quantitative data to determine the relative effectiveness of various approaches to redesigning IRS work processes. If warranted, advocates different courses of action, and creates the necessary policy statements, action plans and milestones for delivery to top strategic leaders Represent the office at meetings with other Executive Branch agencies, Congressional staff, and external stakeholders, and presents the Service's position on the matter(s) under discussion. Promotes agreement with others within the scope of the incumbent's authorityWHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
(All Grades) You must have a Bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in economics as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying experience include (this list is not all inclusive):
Individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusion and report preparation; Supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; OR Teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and include one of the following:
(1) personal research that produced evidence of results; (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in economicsIn addition to the above, you must meet the requirements described below:
GS-13 LEVEL:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is experience that:
Required the application of a professional knowledge of quantitative techniques to analyze and address complex and multidisciplinary issues pertaining to strategic planning, public policy, or public administration; Demonstrates professional knowledge of the comprehensive principles, concepts, and methodologies associated with economic theory, mathematical modeling, econometrics, statistics and related fields as would be gained through graduate education or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to complex work assignments; Demonstrates skill in selecting, organizing, and presenting appropriate information in a concise and coherent manner and relating such information to broad areas of economic policy, Demonstrated ability to use negotiations and other interpersonal skills to obtain information, data and intelligence from others.Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Performing a wide variety of economic studies to evaluate policies affecting tax administration and taxpayer compliance and to define feasible alternatives. Providing senior management with analyses of problems for decisions that must be made under condition of uncertainty, such as changes in the future economic and demographic environment or technology, or changes in managerial priorities. Evaluating quantitative data to determine the effectiveness of various approaches to redesign work processes. Preparation of written narrative and/or briefing materials explaining the methodology used and supporting recommendations derived from analyses. - The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or 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/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
- Department:
0110 Economist - Salary Range:
$95,092 to $128,920 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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