Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The mission of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is to lead the IRS's financial management operations with integrity and accountability and provide expert planning, sound financial advice, and excellent customer service.

Chief Risk & Control Officer (CRCO)

The CRCO oversees both the Enterprise Risk Management (ERO) and the Enterprise Audit Management (EAM) programs. The ERM program provides a strategic framework to effectively deal with risk across the agency. The EAM program provides a collaborative enterprise approach to the IRS Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)/Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit management process.

Communications & Liaison (C&L)

Support the IRS mission by building relationships and understanding between IRS and its stakeholders through effective information sharing. Our Communications Division includes National Media Relations, Field Media Relations, Internal Communications, Technical Communications, Visual Education and Communication and Social Media branches. Our Legislative Affairs Division includes Congressional Affairs and Legislation & Reports branches. Our National Public Liaison includes Liaison & Tax Forum and Stakeholder Relationship Management branches.

Facilities Management & Security Services (FMSS)

The Facilities Management and Security Services (FMSS) Division is a support services provider organization charged with providing nationwide facilities and security services for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). With a budget of almost $1 billion, we manage over 26 million square feet of space at approximately 600 locations throughout the United States.

Human Capital Office (HCO)

The HCO mission is to make IRS an employer of choice and a leader in human capital planning and management. It develops strategies and tools for recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce to support the IRS mission.

Privacy (PRVCY)

PRVCY preserves public confidence by advocating for the protection and proper use of sensitive information. We prevent identity theft and unauthorized disclosures by ensuring proper access and authentication. 

Whistleblower Office (WO)

The vision of the Whistleblower Office (WO) is to provide fair treatment for whistleblowers and taxpayers, and support to IRS efforts to apply tax laws with integrity and fairness.

The Tax Exempt & Government Entities division encompasses employee plans, exempt organizations, and government entities, whose duties are previewed below. Our customers include small local community organizations, charities, major universities, large pension funds, small business retirement plans, local and state governments, participants in complex tax-exempt bond transactions, and Indian tribal governments and tribal associations.

Employee Plans

• Enforces customer compliance with retirement plan laws.
• Provides educational tools to plan sponsors, participants, and practitioners to better understand and comply with the retirement plan laws.
• Works with plan sponsors to correct problems and ensure that they provide the correct benefits to their employees and preserve their plan’s tax-favored benefits.

Exempt Organizations

• Ensures that organizations comply with the tax laws, identifies areas of noncompliance and recommends strategies for corrective action.
• Ensures not-for-profit organizations meet tax-exempt status requirements.
• Reviews and approves applications for tax exemption and collaborates on technical guidance.
• Provides education and outreach programs to proactively help exempt organizations better understand their tax responsibilities.

Government Entities

• Conducts compliance examinations and administers voluntary compliance programs.
• Assists with the federal tax administration of over 104,000 employers of federal government, state, county, city, town and local, and quasi-governmental entities. These entities employ 20% of the American workforce.
• Maintains a relationship between IRS and Indian tribal governments by assisting with federal taxation issues related to gaming, and other tax issues involving Indian tribes.
• Helps members of the tax-exempt bond community better understand their tax responsibilities. Implements new legislation, regulations, or other guidance affecting the municipal bond market.

Career Opportunities

TE/GE has job opportunities nationwide and is organized into three segments: Employee Plans, Exempt Organizations, and Government Entities. Below are the positions we frequently hire:

Actuary – Job Series 1510

As an Actuary, you will work on complex Federal income tax examinations, projects, studies, and proposals. You will serve as an actuarial expert and advisor for examination personnel, appeals officers, and IRS legal counsel over a large geographical/regional area.

Administrative Associate – Job Series 0303

As a Shared Administrative Associate, you will provide administrative, clerical, and case processing support to managers and technical employees. Your responsibilities will include planning, organizing, and carrying out a variety of administrative and clerical activities.

Management & Program Analyst – Job Series 0343

As a Management and Program Analyst, you will be responsible for accomplishing major analytical studies and projects relating to substantive, mission-oriented programs. Studies and projects may involve development of policy and operational objectives, complex programs, systems, or issues having broad impact on IRS operations.

Revenue Agent – Job Series 0512

As a Revenue Agent, you will be responsible for planning and conducting examinations of individuals and businesses to determine Federal tax liability. These examinations are generally conducted at the taxpayer’s residence and/or place of business.

Tax Examiner – Job Series 0592

As a Tax Examiner, you will respond to taxpayer correspondence and other inquiries regarding a variety of tax returns, related schedules, and other documentation. You will analyze and resolve tax processing problems, adjust taxpayer accounts, prepare and issue manual refunds, perform credit transfers, and compute tax, penalty, and interest.

The IRS Small Business/Self Employed (SB/SE) division offers all the things you’re looking for in a career. Here, you’ll be challenged, supported, and have work/life balance – but you’ll also make your nation stronger, every day. America is funded by the work this agency does, and the bright, dedicated people that work here make it all possible.

Use your knowledge of accounting, Federal Taxation, and business practices while interacting with a diverse segment of taxpayers. The Small Business and Self Employed (SB/SE) division interacts with more than 30 million self-employed taxpayers, corporations, and partnerships with assets of less than $10 million. SB/SE’s functions include Collection, Examination, Specialty, and Fraud/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

What Skills are we Seeking?

• Critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Evaluation of financial analysis
• Problem Solving
• Time management

Why Join SBSE?

• Be part of a business division that offers challenging and rewarding work
• Have access to diverse career opportunities and growth
• Educate and promote voluntary tax compliance to help fund America
• Research and investigate emerging technologies to halt abusive tax schemes

Examination Career Opportunities

In Examination, you conduct examinations of SB/SE taxpayers to ensure compliance with tax laws. Some of our most common positions are listed below:

Internal Revenue Agent - Job Series 0512

As a Revenue Agent, you will be responsible for conducting examinations of individuals and businesses to determine Federal tax liability at the taxpayer’s residences and/or place of business. You will regularly work with taxpayers, their representatives, certified public accountants, and tax attorneys.

Tax Specialist (Tax Compliance Officer) - Job Series 0526

As a Tax Specialist (Tax Compliance Officer), you’ll audit financial records of individuals and businesses to determine that the proper taxes have been assessed. You will advise taxpayers of their rights as defined in the examination and appeal guidelines, the actual examination procedures, and an explanation of current tax and reporting responsibilities and the importance and benefit of meeting future responsibilities.

Collection Career Opportunities

In Collection, you’ll secure delinquent tax returns and collect delinquent taxes through fair and equitable application of the tax laws – protecting and promoting public confidence in the American tax system. Extensive travel will be required during the first two years of training.

Internal Revenue Officer - Job Series 1169 

As a Revenue Officer, you’ll be trained in both tax law and collection techniques necessary to collect delinquent taxes and delinquent tax returns (where taxpayers have failed to file tax returns). You will conduct research, interviews, investigations, and analysis of financial information for your assigned cases, often at the taxpayer’s home or business.

Collection Contact Representative - Job Series 0962

As a Collection Contact Representative, you will provide over-the-phone technical assistance to individuals and businesses throughout the country, in a dynamic call center environment. You will apply the tax code while addressing a wide range of issues to assist taxpayers in understanding and meeting their tax responsibilities and ensure compliance with filing and payment of federal tax.

Tax Law Specialist – Job Series 0987

As a Tax Law Specialist, you will use your expertise in the analysis and resolution of compliance issues relating to the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. You will research and analyze data including examination results to identify industry trends, issues, and problems. You will develop audit guidelines and provide other forms of written and oral technical assistance to field agents.

RAAS (Data and Analytics) provides an intellectually challenging and supportive environment for our employees. We are the leading source for data analytics, analytical and statistical support, research tools and information, and breakthrough technologies within the IRS. RAAS recommendations, studies, and data are effectively used to assist in the administration of the U.S. tax system and to improve IRS performance. 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.

Open Job Announcements

Economist GS 14 - closes 8/14/2026 or after receiving 200 applications

RAAS Functions

• Data and Analytics
• Data Exploration and Testing
• Data Management Division
• Knowledge Development & Application
• Statistics of Income
• Strategy & Business Solutions
• Management & Engagement

What Skills are we Seeking?

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Critical thinking
• Excellent time management
• Data analysis
• Project and Program Management
• Emphasis on Science, Economics, Math, and Statistics

Why Join RAAS?

• Be a part of a dynamic business unit
• Support research and analysis that will improve IRS performance
• Participate in excellent training and development
• Work in a collegial environment
• Use advanced technology and world-class tools

Career Opportunities

As one of the nation’s largest institutions, we have a lot to offer – and we know you do, too. So, let’s work together. We are seeking applicants with backgrounds in Economics, Data Science, Operations Research, Mathematics/Statistics, Project Management, and Psychology to join our teams. Below are positions we frequently hire:

Mathematical Statisticians & Statisticians (Data Scientists) – Job Series 1529 and 1530

The Statistician engages in mathematically oriented statistical projects or studies in one or more of the following areas: survey sampling (design and estimation); modeling; or statistical research.

Operations Research Analysts – Job Series 1515

The Operations Research Analyst works to select and apply mathematics, economics, econometrics, and/or statistics appropriate to solving operations research problems, such as the development of computerized mathematical resource allocation models (e.g., simulation), regression models, econometric projections, or workload selection systems.

Computer Scientists – Job Series 1550

A Computer Scientist is responsible for the practical application of artificial intelligence and other technologies to solve problems in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and programs that are not susceptible to resolution via mainstream technologies.

Data Scientists - Job Series 1560

A Data Scientist applies professional knowledge of statistical theories, machine learning, programming languages, data wrangling visualization techniques, and methods to gather, analyze, design, and construct new processes for modeling, interpreting, and reporting quantitative information, trends, relationships, and correlations among or within data sets. 

Economists – Job Series 0110

As an Economist, you will plan, develop, and monitor studies by using tax and information return data in conjunction with demographic and economic data. You will make projections, forecast data, and create computer-based models. You will write and review complex research planning and implementation documents.

Management & Program Analysts – Job Series 0343

The Management and Program Analyst is responsible for accomplishing various analytical studies, projects, and tasks to deliver programs, projects, and studies. The incumbent works independently and with management and staff on activities, including resolving substantive problems; improving the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, processes, and procedures.

Social Scientists – Job Series 0101

A Social Scientist develops, executes, manages, and provides oversight to research activities using social science and statistical methodology to profile and evaluate market segments of taxpayers for compliance with tax laws and resolve critical problems and to draw rational inferences.

IT Specialists – Job Series 2210

An Information Technology Specialist is involved in the design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing IT programs and services. In this role, you are often called up to resolve exceptionally complex problems in coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining programs; translating and interpreting functional requirements; and testing, installation, and documentation of IT programs and services.

Each year, the IRS Procurement organization buys $3 billion worth of goods and services that are critical to making the American Tax System work. Here, you’ll encounter daily challenges and opportunities where you will leverage your knowledge in the related fields of accounting, business, contracts, finance, and more.

The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer offers both entry-level and mid-career professional positions, and a wide range of GS-grade/pay levels, depending on your education and experience. Supervisory positions are also available in many occupations.

Skills We are Seeking

• Ability to work independently
• Critical Thinking
• Excellent written & oral communication
• Time management
• Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze information to draw logical conclusions

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a dynamic business unit
• Work on challenging contracting issues
• Participate in excellent training and development
• Work in a collaborative environment
• Receive excellent federal benefits

Career Opportunities

The IRS Procurement team strives to fulfill our vision and mission. With a strategic focus to be the best acquisition organization in the federal government, the IRS Procurement team seeks qualified individuals for these challenging opportunities.

Contract Specialist – Job Series 1102

Join the IRS team as a Contract Specialist and you will be part of the support network for management and procurement staff, customers, and program personnel. In this key role, you will work to support one of the largest financial institutions in the world as you process critical procurements, resolve problems, or develop new approaches and procure and administer complex requirements providing timely, effective contract awards and procurement administration consistent with program needs, procurement regulations and laws. Your responsibilities will include processing and negotiating complex procurements and assisting program personnel in the development of technical requirements. You will assist in the development of Statements of Work, identifying contract type and sources of supply as well as price reasonableness, and perform special assignments to support management operations.

You must meet the following requirements to qualify for this position:

• A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field OR
• At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management AND
• In addition to the basic requirements, you must have the appropriate education or experience to qualify at the grade for which you are applying.

Management and Program Analyst – Job Series 1101 & 0343

As a Management and Program Analyst you will initiate and conduct studies to improve the effectiveness of the IRS procurement organization. You will provide expert advice and technical support to management, staff, and the organizational functions. You will conduct market research, assist in writing Statements of Work and proposal evaluations, and monitor contracts as you work with clients to identify resources for staffing, funding, equipment, and facilities. You will implement changes to create a more efficient, streamlined procurement process. You’ll also monitor costs, schedules, and the performance of assigned contracts, and provide recommendations to resolve technical acquisition problems.

You must meet the following requirements to qualify for this position:

• Knowledge and ability to gather, assemble, and analyze information to draw logical conclusions regarding technical information.
• Knowledge of business practices and skill in both oral and written communications.

The Large Business & International (LB&I) Division directly reports to the Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement. LB&I holds responsibility for tax administration activities concerning domestic and foreign businesses subject to United States tax reporting requirements and possessing assets equal to or exceeding $10 million. Additionally, LB&I oversees the Global High Wealth and International Individual Compliance programs. We pride ourselves on being a world-class organization, catering to the needs of our clientele in a global landscape, all while implementing innovative strategies for customer service and compliance.

LB&I Practice Areas

• Large Corporations
• Large Partnerships
• Cross Border Activities
• Transfer Pricing
• Competent Authority and Exchange of Information
• Financial Institutions and Products
• High Wealth Individuals
• International Individuals

What Skills are we Seeking?

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
• Critical thinking
• Excellent time management
• Data analysis

Why Join LB&I?

• Be a part of a dynamic business unit
• Support research and analysis that will improve IRS performance
• Participate in excellent training and development
• Work in a collegial environment

Career Opportunities

LB&I offers job opportunities nationwide and is organized into several practice areas to meet the distinctive needs of large and international corporations. Frequent positions include:

Actuary – Job Series 1510

As an Actuary, you will analyze complex actuarial problems and issues involved in tax law, rulings, and court case decisions in determinations of tax liability under the Internal Revenue Code.

Appraiser – Job Series 0171

As an Appraiser, you will perform appraisals of businesses and business interests where the appraisal will have a significant tax impact and affect large segments of taxpayers. You will make determinations of fair market value of large and complex corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and individual business interests, as well as other types of financial and investment instruments.

Economist – Job Series 0110

As a Senior Economist, you will use expert economic and subject-matter knowledge to resolve complex transfer-pricing cases based on applicable principles and guidelines.

General Engineer – Job Series 0801

As a General Engineer, you will provide support in the resolution of technical engineering and valuation issues, applying engineering and valuation principles to tax matters.

Internal Revenue Agent – Job Series 0512

As an Internal Revenue Agent, you will develop federal tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall domestic and global business, focusing on high-risk tax compliance issues.

Senior Revenue Agent – Job Series 0512

As a Senior Revenue Agent, you will lead audit examinations of complex entities, serve as an expert on tax issues, and develop resources to share knowledge and ensure consistency in positions.

Competent Authority Analyst – Job Series 0930

As a Competent Authority Analyst, you will serve as an expert in transfer pricing, tax treaty allocation, and international tax issues, working to reach agreements on transfer pricing and international tax matters.

Tax Law Specialist – Job Series 0987

As a Tax Law Specialist, you will plan, conduct, and lead audit examinations of complex entities to ensure U.S. tax law is applied uniformly and fairly, serving as an expert on tax law interpretation and application.

Management & Program Analyst - Job Series 0343

As a Management & Program Analyst, you will be responsible for accommplishing major analytical studies and projects relating to substantive, mission-oriented programs having broad impact on IRS operations. 

We’ve developed one of the largest and most ambitious Information Technology organizations in the world and we’re looking for talented IT professionals to help make our nation stronger.

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IRS fills more Information Technology (IT) Specialist positions (Job Classification Series 2210) than any other jobs in IT because they’re so vital to our mission. The GS-grade/pay levels available would be based on your qualifications. As an IT Specialist, you’ll learn and apply transferable technology skills in one of these Specialty Areas:

Applications Software

in Applications Software, you’ll translate business requirements and technical specifications into programming specifications. You’ll code, test, debug and maintain software programs, and develop and customize applications software using mainframe and legacy programming languages. You’ll work with IT partners to integrate and deploy quality software components within the Enterprise.

Customer Support

In Customer Support, you’ll resolve complex problems for internal customers and give them technical guidance in applying hardware and software systems. Learn to provide such services as installation, configuration, troubleshooting and customer training.

Data Management

In Data Management, you’ll develop and implement major systems to ensure the efficient acquisition, storage and retrieval of data. This may involve learning and applying new approaches to data mining, data warehousing and other data management applications. 

Internet Specialty

In the Internet specialty area, you’ll work on complicated new issues that involve the planning, design, development, testing, integration and deployment of Web-based applications that interface with existing hardware and software.

Network Services

In Network Services, you’ll design, develop, test and implement networked systems used for transmitting information in voice, data or video formats. Network maintenance will include both software and hardware (servers, hubs, bridges, switches and routers).

Operating Systems

In Operating Systems, you’ll install, configure, and maintain large operating systems, including mainframes, system servers and operating system software. 

You’ll also resolve complex issues involving systems integration, hardware strategy and disaster recovery.

Policy and Planning

IT Specialists in Policy and Planning are generally mid-career professionals with considerable IT work experience. You’ll perform strategic planning, investment analysis and control, workforce planning and the development of project evaluation standards.

Security

In Security, you’ll plan and implement procedures to protect data and ensure network security. Review and analyze proposed new systems, networks, and software for security risks, recommend countermeasures and resolve new system integration issues.

Systems Administration

IT Specialists in Systems Administration plan and coordinate systems administration services. This includes installation and control of software, system configuration, recovery of failed systems and maintenance of hardware and software. 

Systems Analysis

In Systems Analysis, you’ll analyze the design and implementation of new information systems to help internal customers meet their business requirements. You’ll also consult with them to help refine and translate their functional requirements into programming specifications, as well as test, debug and maintain software programs. This includes the use of configuration management tools and processes for software development.

IT Project Managers

Experienced IT Specialists can compete for higher-graded IT Project Manager positions within the 2210 Job Series. As an IT Project Manager, you’ll develop and implement IT projects, strategies, plans and procedures. You’ll also coordinate and facilitate the work of other analysts as you monitor and manage project resources and activities and identify and analyze IT systems requirements and environments. Perform Risk Management and work with project team to deliver innovative product and/or services to the taxpayer community.

The unique mission of the Independent Office of Appeals is to resolve Federal tax controversies without litigation on a basis which is fair and impartial to both the Government and the taxpayer, promote a consistent application and interpretation of, and voluntary compliance with, the Federal tax laws, and enhance public confidence in the integrity and efficiency of the Internal Revenue Service.

You'll need to demonstrate that you have:

• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Knowledge of negotiation and settlement practices and principles
• Knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, related rulings, regulations and court decisions
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Why Join Appeals?

• Be a part of a dynamic business unit
• Help resolve tax disputes in an impartial manner
• Work on challenging tax issues
• Participate in excellent training and development
• Work in a collegial environment
• Receive excellent federal benefits