Internal Revenue Service
Competent Authority Analyst Direct Hire 12 Month Roster
Internal Revenue Service, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Duties
WHAT IS THE
LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION?
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Large Business and International Director Treaty and Trans Price Ops, Advanced Pricing and Mutual Agreements.Reviews Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) requests and taxpayer requests for assistance in obtaining relief from double taxation to determine if such requests comply with procedural guidelines.Performs a balanced and critical analysis of taxpayer and treaty partner proposals and performs due diligence to ensure that the facts and circumstances of the taxpayer's case are sufficiently understood to arrive at a legally supportable determination.Evaluates, analyzes, and develops the positions of the United States with respect to complex transfer pricing issues and other international tax issues.Leads IRS projects to determine the best transfer pricing method and position to adopt in a given case in a timely manner.Leads and works cooperatively within teams of IRS employees (notable international examiners, economists, and attorneys) and independently develops facts, issues, analysis, and conclusions as needed. Secures additional information directly from taxpayers or from treaty partners in furtherance of these goals when necessary.RequirementsConditions of Employment
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.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))Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Qualifications Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work 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 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:Demonstrating experience with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and regulations pertaining to transfer pricing (IRC 482); experience in methods and techniques pertaining to the interpretation and application of IRC 482 and U.S. transfer pricing regulations, and to analyze and provide assistance to taxpayers requesting relief from double taxation related to transfer pricing adjustments; experience with U.S. transfer pricing regulations and the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines; experience in applying IRS Revenue Procedures covering requests for relief and the prevention of double taxation and other policies and procedural guidelines relating to competent authority matters.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.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 for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.Additional Information
A 1-year probationary period is required.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.This is a bargaining unit position.Tour of Duty: Day shift with 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 - NoneObtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 11/12/2024. This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come available.Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
-
See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).How to Apply This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a much better chance of being referred for consideration in the selection process.The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11/12/2024 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 11/12/2024.To begin
the application process,
click the "Apply Online" button.You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).To complete , you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/12/2024.To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the
Welcome
page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an
Additional Application Information
page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The
Application Status
will appear along with the date your application was last updated.Agency Contact Information (ERC) Employee Resource CenterNext Steps Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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WHAT IS THE
LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION?
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.A description of the business units can be found at:Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:Large Business and International Director Treaty and Trans Price Ops, Advanced Pricing and Mutual Agreements.Reviews Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) requests and taxpayer requests for assistance in obtaining relief from double taxation to determine if such requests comply with procedural guidelines.Performs a balanced and critical analysis of taxpayer and treaty partner proposals and performs due diligence to ensure that the facts and circumstances of the taxpayer's case are sufficiently understood to arrive at a legally supportable determination.Evaluates, analyzes, and develops the positions of the United States with respect to complex transfer pricing issues and other international tax issues.Leads IRS projects to determine the best transfer pricing method and position to adopt in a given case in a timely manner.Leads and works cooperatively within teams of IRS employees (notable international examiners, economists, and attorneys) and independently develops facts, issues, analysis, and conclusions as needed. Secures additional information directly from taxpayers or from treaty partners in furtherance of these goals when necessary.RequirementsConditions of Employment
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.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))Must successfully complete a background investigation, including a FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Qualifications Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work 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 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:Demonstrating experience with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and regulations pertaining to transfer pricing (IRC 482); experience in methods and techniques pertaining to the interpretation and application of IRC 482 and U.S. transfer pricing regulations, and to analyze and provide assistance to taxpayers requesting relief from double taxation related to transfer pricing adjustments; experience with U.S. transfer pricing regulations and the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines; experience in applying IRS Revenue Procedures covering requests for relief and the prevention of double taxation and other policies and procedural guidelines relating to competent authority matters.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.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 for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.Additional Information
A 1-year probationary period is required.Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.This is a bargaining unit position.Tour of Duty: Day shift with 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 - NoneObtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.This is an open continuous announcement which allows applicants to apply up to the closing date of the announcement, 11/12/2024. This announcement will establish an inventory of applicants. Contingent upon funding and space requirements, one or more vacancies may be filled at the locations listed in this announcement as they come available.Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.Online Application
- QuestionnaireEducation
-
See Education Section aboveRegistration/License (If Applicable)
- active, current registration/licenseHigh School Diploma
(or equivalent) - If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you
MUST
submit documentation of graduation from high school (or equivalent); OR completion of a formal vocational training program; OR statement from school authorities agreeing with your decision to pursue employment rather than continuing your education.Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).How to Apply This Direct Hire Public Notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Applicants will be referred on a first in, first out basis. Those applicants who are applying earlier in the process will stand a much better chance of being referred for consideration in the selection process.The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 11/12/2024 in this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 11/12/2024.To begin
the application process,
click the "Apply Online" button.You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need was not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN).To complete , you must click the "Submit Application" button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/12/2024.To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. All of your applications will appear on the
Welcome
page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an
Additional Application Information
page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The
Application Status
will appear along with the date your application was last updated.Agency Contact Information (ERC) Employee Resource CenterNext Steps Treasury believes in a working environment that supports inclusion; please view our reasonable accommodation policies and procedures. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email. You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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