Technical Advisor

Duties

• 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. Independently or as a leader of an ad hoc group, undertakes special studies and investigations on taxpayer compliance, taxpayer burden, efficient allocation of IRS resources, enforcement revenues or other topics assigned. Plans and/or accomplishes special projects. Represents the executive in contacts with high level IRS officials, representatives of other agencies and non-government organizations. In all such assignments, the incumbent effectively presents the view and decision of the Director when delegated the authority to do so. Assists the executive in creating and establishing enterprise research strategy and goals that enhance compliance. Assists in the allocation of resources and the establishment of performance measures and goals for the business unit. Provides oversight to ensure goals, strategy, and policies are clearly communicated to employees to achieve the desired results. Analyzes proposals referred by the research service-wide community, or those directed to the executive, for review, approval, or decision. Develops recommendations for consideration and action. Incumbent is responsible for developing, establishing and maintaining adequate processes for review of work products and projects to assure technical and administrative completeness and accuracy. Conducts final review of policy or precedent setting information prior to dissemination. Pursues appropriate follow-up to ensure that decisions are implemented as intended. Evaluates information relating to policy setting recognizing the need for consistent and accurate application of technical and/or procedural positions and the establishment of clear precedents. Formulates, determines and influences courses of action affecting adoption of research service-wide policy. STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD93918 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.