TAX LAW SPECIALIST (INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER PRICING SPECIALIST) Department of the Treasury 3,074 reviews - Laguna Niguel, CA $108,281 - $161,817 a year - Full-time, Part-time Duties Summary The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow. WHAT DOES A TRANSFER PRICING PRACTICE TAX LAW SPECIALIST DO? The Tax Law Specialist (TLS) for the Transfer Pricing Practice (TPPO) in the Large Business and International division, is an expert in the analysis and resolution of compliance issues relating to §482 of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The TLS serves as a technical expert in the examination of transfer pricing issues. Responsibilities include auditing related party transactions, preparing proposed adjustments and presenting such positions to taxpayers. WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS and INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? The Large Business and International (LB&I) business unit provides service and enforcement activities to support tax compliance of businesses and related entities with assets of $10 million or more, as well as small U.S. businesses engaged in international, U.S. citizens abroad, and foreign persons andbusinesses with a U.S. tax requirement. As our name suggests, international tax administration is an important part of what we do in LB&I. As part of the LB&I team, you may be assigned to work in one of the following Practice Area segments: Treaty and Transfer Pricing, Pass Through Entities, Enterprise Activities, Cross Border Activities, Withholding & International Individual Compliance, Eastern Compliance, Northeastern Compliance, Central Compliance or Western Compliance. Regardless of where you serve, you will be supported by a variety of individuals (revenue agents, economists, engineers, computer audit specialists,practice network employees, and counsel) as you tackle the most complex foreign and domestic tax issues. 6 positions located in LB&I, (TPP) Treaty and Transfer Pricing Operations or practice Network. 6 Positions to be filled in one or more of the following locations: Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Southborough, MA; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Laguna Niguel, CA; Farmers Branch, TX; Atlanta, GA, Plantation, FL, Chicago, IL or Denver, CO. The anticipated start date is 9/30/2018. Responsibilities As a Transfer Pricing Practice Tax Law Specialist you will: * Participate in the examination of transfer pricing issues to include planning, coordinating and executing transfer pricing examinations. May also serve as a consultant for other IRS personnel working transfer-pricing issues and transactions. * Collaborate and coordinate with other IRS functions to leverage and expand issue expertise to ensure consistency in the administration of tax laws. Participate in workgroups focused on international issues including IRS Practice Networks (PNs). * Participate in projects involving the development of international transfer pricing auditing techniques, work practices, and training programs. * Perform research and analysis of tax issues involving transfer pricing, and related valuation and economic assessments for specific taxpayers, taxpayer groups, or industries * Provide feedback, technical expertise, and recommendations to IRS management and IRS Counsel on transfer-pricing issues. Identify and discuss issues that require technical advice, field service advice, or industry-wide coordination related to transfer pricing rules and regulations. * Interact regularly with personnel in the Advance Pricing and Mutual Agreement program WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov #LI-POST Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel may be required 1-5 days per month. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 14 Who May Apply This job is open to US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Questions? This job is open to 1 group. * Job family (Series) 0987 Tax Law Specialist * Requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment * Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." * Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. * Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-14 LEVEL: You must have (1) one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the grade 13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with application of tax law to transfer pricing projects, including application of the Internal Revenue Code, corresponding Treasury Regulations, tax treaties, Court decisions and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guidelines to transfers of tangible and intangible property, high value services, and risk allocation; examining or planning multiple, interrelated transfer pricing issues undertaken by large multinational companies; performing research and analysis of transfer pricing issues; conducting various kinds of analyses verifying taxpayers economic structure, business practices and functions; reviewing and analyzing economic, financial, operational and financial and tax data to determine the existence of a potential transfer pricing issue; performing analyses to determine and/or evaluate the correct reporting of intercompany transactions; providing technical advice concerning transfer pricing issues on cases; providing advice and recommendations to other employees within issue networks or during workshops and other knowledge sharing forums. Preparing and delivering written and oral communications to explain and defend transfer pricing positions; holding conferences with key corporate tax and other company officials, representatives, and others to present and discuss transfer pricing positions and analysis; and serving, where necessary, as a qualified witness in litigation cases. * 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-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. Education Additional information * We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. * This is a non-bargaining unit position. * We may offer opportunities for telework. * We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. * A 1-year probationary period is required. * Must successfully complete a background investigation including an FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check). * Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency * If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. * Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. * Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two 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. * Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. * Undergo an income tax verification and review of prior performance/conduct. - Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00am -4:30pm * The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Rating : Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Data Analysis; Influencing/Negotiating; Interpersonal Skills; Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence; Oral Communication/Speaking; Planning and Evaluating; Tax Law and Practices; Workload Management; Writing . Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, (i.e., A = Superior, B = Highly Qualified, C= Qualified) depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category. Referral : If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring polices). We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) , you must receive a rating of category B or better to be rated as well qualified" to receive special selection priority. To preview questions please click here . Background checks and security clearance Security clearance Not Applicable * Required Documents Required Documents A complete application includes 1. A resume, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents . Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). All applicants are required to submit a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. ( Cover letters are optional). To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view Resume Tips . VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION If you are claiming veterans preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15 , along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference view FedsHireVets . Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents. IRS CTAP eligibles can apply for jobs both within and outside the commuting area. EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: 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 . If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * Benefits Benefits A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. 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