SENIOR ECONOMIST - DIRECT HIRE

About the role

WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Positions are to be filled in the following area(s): Director Treaty and Transfer Pricing Operations (TTPO), Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreements (APMA) 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. 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.

Qualifications

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through 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/day/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. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS All GRADES: A 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: A combination of education and experience that includes courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Evaluation of Experience Examples of qualifying experience include: Individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions 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 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. Experience in related fields that did not involve the use and understanding of economic principles and theories may not be used as qualifying experience for these positions. Special attention on this point should be given to certain types of work that may or may not have provided professional economic experience. The following examples of work require special care in such determinations: Economic statistics; Industrial surveys; Management of individual business enterprises, including farms; Industrial planning; Writing or editorial work in economic subjects; and Financial market analysis. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION FOR GS-14: In addition to meeting basic requirements, to be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience analyzing complex transfer-pricing transactions, selecting and applying appropriate economic methods, and developing conclusions under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 482, applicable regulations, court decisions, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Transfer Pricing Guidelines. Experience evaluating taxpayer and tax-authority positions, identifying disputed technical issues, and facilitating or negotiating resolutions in complex transfer-pricing cases with multidisciplinary teams. Experience preparing technical reports, supporting documentation, and Excel-based financial and economic models that present calculations, comparability adjustments, findings, and conclusions for transfer-pricing examinations or studies. AND You must also meet the following requirements: MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal emplo

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. 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. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS OR ADDTIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS

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