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WHAT IS THE RESEARCH, APPLIED ANALYTICS AND STATISTICS (RAAS) 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: Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics Knowledge Research, Applied Analytics and Statistics (RAAS) is the leading source for data analytics, statistical support, research tools and information, and breakthrough research technologies within the IRS. Our projects encompass a variety of subjects, including statistical analyses, program evaluations, research on topics affecting tax administration, compliance studies and the administration of enterprise research resources. RAAS provides an intellectually challenging and supportive environment for our employees. Within RAAS, Knowledge Development & Application (KDA) applies domain expertise in tax administration, economics, behavioral research and statistical methodology to advise IRS senior leadership and agency stakeholders in the development, analysis and implementation of associated policies and procedures. There are a few opportunities within this division. One is an opportunity with the RAAS Taxpayer Behavior Lab (TBL) to provide tax law subject matter expertise and apply advanced tax law research to support TBL's Taxpayer Burden Modeling and Estimation Program, RAAS's role in Regulatory Impact Analysis work, and domestic and international tax projects conducted with internal and external stakeholders. TBL focuses on understanding taxpayer needs and behavior through surveys, behavioral research, and data analytics. Specific focus areas include compliance costs, behavioral insight research, and studies related to domestic and international tax compliance and noncompliance. The other is with the Partnership & Innovation (P&I) Lab, which is seeking candidates for a position supporting our research portfolio with the IRS Large Business & International and Small Business / Self-Employed divisions. These projects delve deeply into some of the most complex research questions in the US tax system and provide an opportunity to have real world impact. In either lab, tax law specialists would work closely with other tax experts as well as our resident data scientists, economists, behavioral scientists, and operation research analysts to effectively address complex research questions. The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. Serves as subject matter expert in tax matters related to all taxpayer segments such as individual's taxpayers, corporations, S corporations, partnerships, tax-exempt organizations, estates, trusts, employers, and information return issuers. Serves as subject matter expert in specialized research involving implementation of, or compliance with, the Internal Revenue Code and regulations. Provides subject matter expertise regarding tax and regulatory changes that impact taxpayer burden to inform the creation and modification of burden survey data collection instruments. Serves as an expert technical tax advisor in areas covered by obscure or difficult to interpret segments of independent statutes as they apply to TBL's Taxpayer Burden Modeling and Estimation Program and RAAS's role in Regulatory Impact Analysis work. Analyzes new and proposed legislation and recent court decisions to evaluate their potential to impact taxpayer burden for TBL's Taxpayer Burden Modeling and Estimation Program, new and revised IRS regulations, and related behavioral research conducted with internal and external partners. Provides subject matter expertise regarding tax and regulatory changes that impact the Partnership & Innovation Lab's research projects with LB&I and SBSE, with an emphasis on pass-through entities. - Analyzes new and proposed legislation and recent court decisions to evaluate their potential to impact ongoing and expected research projects, new and revised IRS regulations, and related research conducted with internal and external partners.

Requirements

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: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To qualify for the GS-14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 which is the next lower grade level of the normal line of progression of this position in the Federal government. Specialized experience is experience that is related to the work of this position and has provided you with the competencies required for successful job performance. Qualifying experience is experience that demonstrated accomplishment of legal, tax accounting, or other project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas related to the position to be filled. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant analyzed a number of alternative approaches in the process of advising management concerning major aspects of Federal tax laws, regulations, and precedent decisions. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Prepare legal memoranda, review or draft rulings, determination or advisory letters related to Federal taxation. Analyze and adjudicate tax claims, appeals, settlement offers, or similar work related to Federal tax operations. Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare briefs or similar documents that interpret laws and regulations. As an accountant, a tax preparer, a financial manager, auditor, or investigator conduct work that requires application of Federal tax accounting principles and/or the Internal Revenue Code and related laws. AND MEET TIME IN GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT: You must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible. To meet TIG for positions above the GS-05 grade level, you must have served at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade (or equivalent) in the normal line of progression for the position you are applying to. Advancement to positions up to GS-05 is permitted if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade held within the preceding 52 weeks. AND TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens". 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.

Contacts

• Address RAAS - Knowledge 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US
• Name: IRS Memphis External
• Email: [email protected]