Management and Program Analyst - Temporary NTE 1 Year, MBE up to 2 Years, MBMP

November 3, 2026

Schedule: Day Shift, Monday-Friday, starting range from 6:00am-ending by 6:00pm, 40 hours per week.

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISON? A description of the business units can be found at: Positions are to be filled in following area: Criminal Investigation Strategy, Asset & Knowledge Management Cyber & Forensic Services, Cyber Crimes REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Key Responsibilities

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 the comprehensive professional level management and program analyst responsible for developing and/or interpreting guidance on program planning, execution, and evaluation.

Consults with management, subject matter experts and personnel from outside of the IRS (Treasury, other Federal law enforcement agencies, etc.) to develop and implement improvements to the administration and management of CI, Headquarters programs, projects and operations. Performs a wide range of analytical studies and projects affecting major HQ program areas, including administrative and management policies, program objectives, operations, procedures, and resource use.

Compiles and presents oral or written reports to a wide IRS audience. Develops and presents policy changes and recommendations to CI executives and/or senior leadership for appropriate course of action. Works independently or with appropriate subject-matter experts to ensure approved policy and procedural changes are implemented and meeting established goals.

Recommends program staffing by conducting work studies; develops changes in methods, procedures and techniques to improve baseline measures based on the evaluation of program and workforce data; and conducts studies of employee/organizational efficiency and productivity and recommends changes that increase the effectiveness and improve the overall administration of the assigned organization, staffing levels, and work methods/procedures.

Identifies methods to resolve or address program and/or management deficiencies, develops administrative process improvements, goals, objectives, and milestones and directs the development and execution of employee training relating to program needs.

Additional duties: Reviewing and evaluating Criminal Investigation program operations, policies, procedures, processes, or systems to identify operational issues, analyze program effectiveness, and recommend improvements using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD23010, PD23011, and PD23012 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

Requirements & Education

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: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

As a current employee, you know the great benefits we offer. Should you have any questions about benefits, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 1-866-743-5748 option #1 for ERC.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $145468/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Day Shift, Monday-Friday, starting range from 6:00am-ending by 6:00pm, 40 hours per week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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