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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: Taxpayer Burden Lab 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. This opportunity is with the Research Applied Analytics & Statistics (RAAS) Taxpayer Burden Lab which evaluates and quantifies taxpayer burden through research, lab studies, and modeling. This lab supports burden surveys conducted by the Taxpayer Behavior Lab and employs survey data to develop and maintain taxpayer burden estimation models across all taxpayer segments. The Taxpayer Burden Modeling and Estimation program provides taxpayer burden estimates for Paperwork Reduction Act compliance, Regulatory Flexibility Act consideration, IRS Chief Counsel Regulatory Impact Analysis requests, and analytical support to divisions across the IRS. This lab's robust logistic regression models also support program planning, process improvements, legislative and policy decision-making, and IRS burden reduction efforts. The Tax Law Specialist will provide tax law subject matter expertise and apply advanced tax law research to support the 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. The tax law specialist will 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 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 the Taxpayer Burden Modeling and Estimation Program and RAAS's role in Regulatory Impact Analysis work. 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, the Taxpayer Burden Estimation Program, 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: You must have at one 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 with Federal tax laws, regulations, revenue rulings, and revenue procedures to develop clear, concise, well-written and easy-to-understand explanatory material, such as executive briefings and research papers. Experience that demonstrates accomplishment of legal, tax accounting, or other project assignments that required knowledge of Federal tax laws, regulations, precedent decisions, or other areas related to the position to be filled. Experience applying tax law related to individual, business entity, exempt organization, trust, and estate tax situations. Experience researching and analyzing new and proposed tax legislation, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Experience preparing and delivering written and oral communications to internal and external stakeholders to explain the application and impact of new and proposed tax legislation. Experience providing information to taxpayers, their representatives and others regarding the proper application of tax law to the taxpayer's tax situation. 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 (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or 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]