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Economist - Direct Hire

Internal Revenue Service · Posted 50 days ago

Hybrid Anchorage, AK $75K – $145K Apply by Aug 10, 2026 Economist INTJINTP
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About the Role

WHAT IS DATA AND ANALYTICS? 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 the following area(s): DAO - Data and Analytics (DAO) - Research Applied Analytics and Statistics (RAAS) Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Participates in the initiation, planning, and implementation of SOI projects.
  • Assumes responsibility for some areas of planning, coordinating, and implementing SOI projects which includes determining user requirements, program content, sample design, information systems design, and data collection and correction procedures.
  • Performs extensive systems acceptability testing of SOI information systems used in the data collection process.
  • Writes and/or reviews detailed manuals pertaining to data editing, editor and National Headquarters error resolution, and controlling and shipping procedures.
  • Trains field personnel in the areas of statistical editing and error resolution of tax and information return data.
  • Performs a high volume of error resolution of complex data problems and taxpayer reporting irregularities.
  • Performs both macro and micro-level data analysis.
  • Uses economic data from other government agencies and private sector groups and other publicly available information to validate data collected for SOI projects.

Requirements

  • Probationary Period - All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period.
  • During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated.
  • You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period.
  • Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service.
  • If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated.
  • You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations.
  • Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
  • Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Key Eligibility Requirements: U.S Citizenship - Must be a U.S.
  • Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S.
  • Citizenship.
  • Selective Service Registration - Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so.
  • Personal Identity Verification (PIV) - Must provide 2 forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

Personality Fit

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