About the opportunity
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking an Internal Revenue Agent within the Large Business and International (LB&I) division, specifically in the Office of Program and Business Solutions, Office Tech & Prog Solutions, Quality Review & Analysis. This is a temporary assignment not-to-exceed (NTE) 1 year, which may be extended up to 3 years. Responsibilities include planning and conducting tax examinations using extensive and specialized knowledge of accounting techniques, practices, and investigative audit techniques to examine and resolve various tax issues of individuals and business organizations, including those with extensive subsidiaries and operations of national and/or international scope. Agents work collaboratively with senior revenue agents, counsel, appeals officers, and other specialists, conferring with taxpayers or their representatives to explain issues, tax laws, and proposed adjustments.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $106,437 to $172,980 per year (GS-13)
- General Schedule (GS) locality pay and applicable Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA)
- Alternative work schedule and staggered work hours may be available
Who can apply?
- Federal experience is not required; experience may be gained through public sector, private sector, or volunteer service
- Must meet basic education or CPA requirements: A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) OR a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting with at least 30 semester hours in accounting (or 24 semester hours in accounting plus 6 semester hours in related subjects like business law, economics, statistics, computerized accounting, or finance) OR a bachelor's degree in another field with equivalent coursework
- Specialized Experience: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service, involving professional accounting or auditing work that applied accounting principles, interpreted Federal tax law, developed tax issues based on business operations, and evaluated corporate financial transactions
- Time After Competitive Appointment (TACA): Current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate
- Time-in-Grade (TIG): Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, requiring one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level
Required documents
- Resume (limited to two (2) pages, formatted with a standard size and sans-serif font, detailing relevant work experience, employer name, job title, specific MM/DD/YYYY start and end dates, hours worked per week, and pay plan, series, and grade for federal service jobs)
- Education transcripts or proof of equivalent foreign education, if qualifying based on education
- Current, active registration or license (if applicable)
- Performance appraisal and awards (strongly encouraged, including most recent annual performance appraisal)
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) documentation (if applicable)
- IRS Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) Notice and performance appraisal (if applicable)
- SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action (recommended for current federal employees to demonstrate 52-week TIG requirement)
When to apply
- Announcement Opening Date: August 28, 2026
- Application Closing Date: September 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)
- Hardship contact deadline: Noon ET on September 3, 2026
How to apply
- Read the entire announcement and instructions thoroughly
- Click 'Apply Online' to be redirected to USA STAFFING to complete the online questionnaires
- Import or upload all required documents, including your resume and transcripts, through USAJOBS or directly into the application
- Submit the complete application package by the closing date
- Monitor notifications for any required USA Hire Assessments, access them via your unique link, and complete them within the specified timeframe
Additional information
- Position is subject to a probationary period
- Candidates may be required to obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel
- Employment may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns, including up to 2 years of returns
- The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits requesting an individual's criminal history record before a conditional offer of employment is made
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with specialized accounting or auditing experience equivalent to GS-12 level.
- Candidates possessing a CPA or a bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours in accounting.
- Individuals comfortable working collaboratively with senior agents, counsel, and appeals officers.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a temporary assignment with a maximum duration of three years, which may impact long-term career stability.
- The role requires a two-page resume limit, which necessitates concise documentation of your professional history.
- Employment is conditional upon a potential audit of your own federal tax returns for up to two years.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent fit for professionals looking to gain high-level experience within the IRS Large Business and International division. It offers a significant opportunity to work on complex national and international tax issues, which can serve as a powerful credential for those aiming to advance their careers in tax law, corporate accounting, or federal regulatory compliance.
Our take
This position is highly suitable for experienced accountants or auditors seeking a high-impact, temporary federal role. It is less suitable for those seeking permanent, long-term federal employment without the possibility of contract expiration.
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