The Deputy International Tax Counsel serves as the principal deputy to the International Tax Counsel, advising Treasury leadership on international tax policy. The role supports development of international tax legislation, regulations, administrative guidance, and tax treaties; addresses cross-border taxation and compliance issues; and coordinates with foreign governments and international organizations to advance Treasury's international tax policy objectives.
Duties
As the Deputy International Tax Counsel, you will: Serve as Acting International Tax Counsel in the absence of the Counsel. Provide supervisory leadership and manages Office staff as directed. Independently identify issues affecting the Office and implements projects and programs to address them. Identify provisions of the Internal Revenue Code requiring reform, amendment, simplification, or expansion to implement Administration tax policies. Work with Congressional committee staff, including legislative counsel, on drafting tax legislation and committee reports. Review legislative proposals referred to the Department and prepares or directs preparation of analyses, reports, testimony, and recommendations to the President and the Office of Management and Budget. Present and promote Treasury's legislative positions before Congress, the public, and tax practitioners. Identify statutory provisions requiring administrative or regulatory guidance to implement or improve tax administration. Maintain close working relationships with senior Internal Revenue Service officials to clarify legal and policy issues. Review, revise, and direct development of regulatory and administrative guidance to ensure alignment with Treasury policy. Provide legal analysis and recommendations and present guidance initiatives to Congress, the public, and tax practitioners. Coordinate efforts with Deputy Assistant Secretaries in the Office of Tax Policy. Maintain ongoing relationships with international organizations on tax matters. Represent Treasury tax policy at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and support Treasury's international engagements at the Group of Twenty, Group of Seven, United Nations, and multilateral development banks. Assist with multilateral negotiations and related policy coordination. Engage with senior Treasury officials, other Federal agencies, Congressional staff, State and local governments, foreign governments, international organizations, and stakeholder groups to present and advance Treasury tax policy positions. Serve as a liaison with other tax counsels and the Office of Tax Analysis. Provide expert testimony, briefings, and policy support to Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, the White House, the Internal Revenue Service, and Departmental leadership. Assist the International Tax Counsel in managing legislative and administrative projects. Monitor project status, resources, schedules, and staff assignments. Support workforce management, including performance oversight, workplace issues, and recruitment. Develop and implement procedures to improve office operations and effectiveness.
Salary
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1 - Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and apply complex international tax laws, treaties, and related legal authorities, and to provide authoritative legal advice on international tax policy and administration matters. TQ2 - Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, legislative and regulatory processes affecting international taxation, including development, interpretation, and implementation of statutes, regulations, treaties, or administrative guidance. TQ3 - Demonstrated ability to work effectively within Treasury and with other Federal agencies or international counterparts on international tax matters. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness. ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology. ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience. ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement. ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
Education
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time the degree was obtained. In addition, applicants must be actively licensed and in good standing to practice law in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia. Proof of current bar membership may be required prior to appointment. Preferred Qualification - In addition to meeting the minimum education and licensure requirements, highly qualified candidates may possess substantial experience in international tax law, including cross-border taxation, tax treaties, transfer pricing, and multilateral tax policy matters, as well as advanced academic credentials in taxation or international law (e.g., LL.M. in Taxation or International Taxation); however, such experience and education are not required conditions of eligibility or appointment.
Required Documents
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. 2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: Applicants must submit copies of both law school and undergraduate transcripts at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, you will be required to submit official transcripts verifying your qualifications prior to a job offer being issued. Copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion. 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. PROOF OF ACTIVE BAR STATUS: You must be in good standing and eligible to practice law in state, U.S territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
