Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? Visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov Responsibilities WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas: Large Business and International Director Treaty and Trans Pric Ops Advanced Pricing and Mutual Agreements 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. Assumes responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, control, modification, and execution of all or part of a research project or assignment, including such tasks as specification of the methodology to be used, and preparation of appropriate procedures, specifications, and materials needed for assuring the adequacy of the study's design. Assumes full technical responsibility for interpretation and application of findings. Reviews economic, statistical, and subject-matter literature for data and research methodology appropriate for inclusion in the research, and to evaluate the reasonableness of the APMA, taxpayer, and foreign tax jurisdiction positions. Performs an in-depth review and analysis for reasonableness and accuracy of all material produced for a given study. Research generally involves the use of multiple sources and/or databases. Performs research and analysis of tax issues involving economics, transfer pricing, and valuation related to specific taxpayers or across taxpayers and industries. Resolves very complex problems requiring incumbent's personal in-depth knowledge, originality, and creativity. Performs research and conducts studies on strategic initiatives, such as globalization issues, asset intensity issues, regulation projects, tax shelters, and electronic commerce, as needed. May assist LB&I senior management in determining objectives, scope, and timelines for future initiatives or projects. Assumes responsibility for the effective use of resources within assigned subject-matter projects. Monitors such use to advise superiors of necessary remedial action or changes. Prepares and presents detailed written materials and oral presentations appropriate in style and content for the intended audience. May provide guidance and feedback to economists or other professionals based on incumbent's in-depth knowledge of research, program, or policy requirements. May participate in executive-level meetings within LB&I as representative of the program manager. As required, assists other Office of Transfer Pricing Operations personnel in developing and implementing the holistic, effective, strategic, and efficient administration of transfer pricing. Negotiates resolutions to matters involving transfer pricing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. (Birth certificate showing birth in the U.S; Unexpired U.S. Passport; Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization; or Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen (Form FS-240)) Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two 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. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. Qualifications Federal experience is not required. 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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the basic requirements below. 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. OR 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: 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 economics. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 14: In addition to the basic requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 13 level. Specialized experience for the Economist position is experience that demonstrates that: Experience with applying economic and subject-matter knowledge and sound judgment in resolving complex transfer pricing issues based on the principles set forth in the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 482, the regulations thereunder, court decisions, and the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Transfer Pricing Guidelines. Experience in evaluating the reasonableness of taxpayer and tax authority positions involving complex transfer pricing cases and facilitating resolutions working as part of a team of professionals. Lastly, your experience must include consistently producing accurate technical work - both written and Excel-based financial and related modeling - that is in compliance with the principles set forth in IRC Section 482 and the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards. Education For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. 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 for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions. Additional Information Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for all duty locations listed. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. This is a bargaining unit position. Tour of Duty: Day Shift - Start and stop times between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available. Relocation expenses - no A recruitment incentive may be offered. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. If this position is designated as hard to fill and you were referred by an IRS employee, the employee may be eligible to receive a bonus for referring you under The Employee Referral Bonus Program (ERBP), recruiting strategy. Telework Eligible Positions: Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Employees must meet and sustain IRS telework eligibility requirements (e.g., reporting at least twice a pay period to your assigned Post of Duty (POD)) and supervisor's approval to participate in the IRS Telework Program. Employees must also be within a 200-mile radius of their official assigned post-of-duty (POD) while in a telework status. As a reminder - If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management. Though many locations may be listed, you will be limited to a maximum of 5 location choices. Please consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a position at one of your location selections, that location will become your official post of duty. AMENDED TO INCLUDE DIRECT HIRE IN ANNOUNCEMENT TEXT. This is an open continuous announcement which will be used to fill vacancies in the locations listed as they become available for the next 6 months contingent upon funding and space requirements. Applicants must apply and/or update their applications by 11:59 pm ET at the close of the following cutoff dates to be considered: Cutoff date(s):02/09/24; This announcement may be amended to include additional cut-off dates within the 6 month period if needed, not later than 10 days prior to the additional cut-off date(s). Eligible applicants in the highest quality group who apply by the initial cut-off date will be considered first. If additional vacancies exist, applicants who applied after the initial cutoff date who place in the highest quality group will be considered next. Selections from this announcement may be made no later than (NLT) Friday, November 8, 2024. If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early.