Data Scientist (Statistician)

WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL? 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): LBI - ADCCI - Compliance Planning & Analytics (CP&A), Workload Development & Delivery (WDD). Team will be determined at time of selection. 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. 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 levels of management throughout the Agency as needed. As a technical expert on guidelines and policies, the incumbent interprets, develops, adapts, and coordinates analytical reviews of new policies, procedures, and program requirements of the Service and their impact on Servicewide operations and resources. Accordingly, the incumbent advises and negotiates acceptance of conflicting issues with management in the formulation of specific policies. Applies and disseminates newly developed or revised policies and procedures for use as appropriate for use throughout the Service. Directs, coaches, and mentors junior staff, reviews work of other analysts, provides feedback to management regarding staff performance, and demonstrates leadership in the office including regular assignments as acting manager. Independently or overseeing project activities performing the following: Identifies and assesses relevant data sources' validity and reliability to meet project needs. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD99379 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Probationary Period - A person who is required to go through a probationary period and then is transferred, promoted, demoted, or reassigned before he or she completes such period is required to complete the remainder of the probationary period in the new position. Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS SECTION