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Senior Economist - Direct Hire

Internal Revenue Service · Posted 46 days ago

On-site Anchorage, AK $126K – $197K Apply by Aug 13, 2026 Economist INTJINTP
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About the Role

#LI-POST WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): LBI - Director Treaty and Trans Pric Ops Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty. 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.
  • Serves as an authoritative technical advisor within TTPO, contributing technical information regarding economic analysis, informed interpretation of observed economic phenomena, and evaluations of economic movements.
  • Performs research and analysis of tax issues involving economics, transfer pricing, and valuation.
  • Tasks include providing economic analysis to Examination Teams and/or APMA Team Leaders in planning, directing, and coordinating the examination of international transfer-pricing issues.
  • The incumbent advises other IRS personnel regarding transfer-pricing issues and the economics of transactions.
  • Responsible for seeing that policy makers and agents are provided with accurate, meaningful, and properly evaluated and understood economic information.
  • Expected to locate and explore the most fruitful areas of research in relation to the Service's program and needs.
  • May function as a national resource in specific technical areas of expertise.
  • Tasks include providing authoritative advice to IRS personnel regarding subject matter areas such as the migration of intangibles, cross-border services, discount rates, inversions, risk shifting, financial analysis, and knowledge of specific industries and business functions.
  • Reviews the work of outside experts and provides feedback on its soundness and efficacy.
  • Responsible for formulating and implementing research projects and assignments.
  • Assumes full technical responsibility for the effective use of resources and for the interpretation and application of findings.
  • Advises superiors of necessary remedial action or changes.

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.
  • Government Credit Card - Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Traveling outside the United States may also be required.
  • For overseas travel, will be required to obtain an official United States Passport.
  • 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.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 2293e2a2-afe1-4120-83df-860cf4c41531

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