Internal Revenue Service
Deputy Benefits Tax Counsel
Internal Revenue Service, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Summary
The Deputy Benefits Tax Counsel (DBTC) reports to the Benefits Tax Counsel. The DBTC serves as a legal adviser to the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy and other senior Department of the Treasury officials with respect to all tax-related aspects of employee retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, compensation, employment taxes, and related issues, including legislation and the development and promulgation of regulations, rulings and other administrative guidance.
Overview Accepting applications
Open & closing dates: 09/08/2025 to 09/26/2025
Salary: $150,160 to $225,700 per year
Pay scale & grade: ES 00
Location: Washington, DC (1 vacancy)
Remote job
No Telework eligible
No Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed
No Appointment type
Permanent Work schedule
Full-time Service
Senior Executive Promotion potential
None Supervisory status
No Security clearance
Not specified
Duties As the Deputy Benefits Tax Counsel, you will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Legislation:
Coordinates with the Benefits Tax Counsel to identify provisions of the Internal Revenue Code requiring reform, amendment, simplification, or expansion to implement Administration tax policies relating to employee benefits, compensation, and employment tax. Works with Congressional committee staff, including legislative counsels, providing technical assistance, clarifying the Department’s view, and providing drafting assistance for benefits and compensation related tax legislation and committee reports.
Administrative Guidance:
Coordinates with the BTC to identify provisions of the Internal Revenue Code requiring administrative guidance to simplify or enhance administration and implement legislation. Provides legal analysis and directs staff analysis of benefits and compensation related tax law and regulations, making recommendations for revisions to reflect the Department’s policies.
Liaison:
Maintains continual liaison with other tax counsels, their staffs, and the Office of Tax Analysis to ensure commonality of interests within the Office of Tax Policy. Works closely with Treasury’s Offices of the General Counsel, Legislative Affairs, and Public Affairs to develop, promote, and implement the Department’s tax policies.
Operations:
Coordinates with the BTC to develop and implement specific legislative and administrative guidance projects. Monitors status of work assigned to the staff, including studies, reports, testimony, and correspondence; monitors employee and workplace issues including performance, health and safety, and equal employment opportunity.
Counsel:
Selectively reviews documents, bills, and other materials received by the Secretary and the Office of Tax Policy, focusing on essential elements related to the taxation of employee benefits requiring the attention of the Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy). Performs related advisory duties and engages in analytical studies, reports, and briefings as needed.
Requirements Conditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after successfully completing a 1-year probationary period.
Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability for Federal employment, as requested by the agency.
Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer required.
If male, born after 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service or be exempt.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process requiring two forms of identification per Form I-9. Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification for all new hires in the U.S.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
Disclosure of Political Appointments; Veterans’ preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications To qualify for the position of Deputy Benefits Tax Counsel, you must meet the following requirements:
Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
and
Active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;
Desired Education/Experience: LL.M. in Taxation is desired but not required. Seven (7) years of professional legal tax experience is desired.
Resume and ECQs/MTQs Resume guidance and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) requirements are included. Do not submit separate ECQ/MTQ documents; address them within your two-page resume.
MTQ 1: Diversified legal experience in employee benefits taxation and related matters.
MTQ 2: Comprehensive understanding of Treasury benefits functions and related agencies.
MTQ 3: Significant professional recognition in the employee benefits taxation community.
MTQ 4: Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
Education Submit transcripts if required by the agency or if you are qualifying by education. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education if used to meet qualification requirements.
Additional information Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the SES. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation policies apply. The position requires personnel vetting and enrollment into Continuous Vetting and FBI Rap Back services.
How to apply To apply, complete the online application and submit the required documents by the closing date. Instructions include:
Click Apply in USAJOBS and sign in or create an account.
Attach your resume and other documents as specified.
Complete the online application and verify documents.
Agency contact information Nieva Satcher
Email information is provided in the job posting.
Next steps You can check application status via USAJOBS My Account > Application Status. Provide updated contact information as needed. The Federal hiring process is fair and transparent.
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Overview Accepting applications
Open & closing dates: 09/08/2025 to 09/26/2025
Salary: $150,160 to $225,700 per year
Pay scale & grade: ES 00
Location: Washington, DC (1 vacancy)
Remote job
No Telework eligible
No Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed
No Appointment type
Permanent Work schedule
Full-time Service
Senior Executive Promotion potential
None Supervisory status
No Security clearance
Not specified
Duties As the Deputy Benefits Tax Counsel, you will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
Legislation:
Coordinates with the Benefits Tax Counsel to identify provisions of the Internal Revenue Code requiring reform, amendment, simplification, or expansion to implement Administration tax policies relating to employee benefits, compensation, and employment tax. Works with Congressional committee staff, including legislative counsels, providing technical assistance, clarifying the Department’s view, and providing drafting assistance for benefits and compensation related tax legislation and committee reports.
Administrative Guidance:
Coordinates with the BTC to identify provisions of the Internal Revenue Code requiring administrative guidance to simplify or enhance administration and implement legislation. Provides legal analysis and directs staff analysis of benefits and compensation related tax law and regulations, making recommendations for revisions to reflect the Department’s policies.
Liaison:
Maintains continual liaison with other tax counsels, their staffs, and the Office of Tax Analysis to ensure commonality of interests within the Office of Tax Policy. Works closely with Treasury’s Offices of the General Counsel, Legislative Affairs, and Public Affairs to develop, promote, and implement the Department’s tax policies.
Operations:
Coordinates with the BTC to develop and implement specific legislative and administrative guidance projects. Monitors status of work assigned to the staff, including studies, reports, testimony, and correspondence; monitors employee and workplace issues including performance, health and safety, and equal employment opportunity.
Counsel:
Selectively reviews documents, bills, and other materials received by the Secretary and the Office of Tax Policy, focusing on essential elements related to the taxation of employee benefits requiring the attention of the Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy). Performs related advisory duties and engages in analytical studies, reports, and briefings as needed.
Requirements Conditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after successfully completing a 1-year probationary period.
Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability for Federal employment, as requested by the agency.
Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer required.
If male, born after 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service or be exempt.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process requiring two forms of identification per Form I-9. Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification for all new hires in the U.S.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
Disclosure of Political Appointments; Veterans’ preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications To qualify for the position of Deputy Benefits Tax Counsel, you must meet the following requirements:
Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
and
Active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;
Desired Education/Experience: LL.M. in Taxation is desired but not required. Seven (7) years of professional legal tax experience is desired.
Resume and ECQs/MTQs Resume guidance and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) requirements are included. Do not submit separate ECQ/MTQ documents; address them within your two-page resume.
MTQ 1: Diversified legal experience in employee benefits taxation and related matters.
MTQ 2: Comprehensive understanding of Treasury benefits functions and related agencies.
MTQ 3: Significant professional recognition in the employee benefits taxation community.
MTQ 4: Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
Education Submit transcripts if required by the agency or if you are qualifying by education. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education if used to meet qualification requirements.
Additional information Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the SES. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation policies apply. The position requires personnel vetting and enrollment into Continuous Vetting and FBI Rap Back services.
How to apply To apply, complete the online application and submit the required documents by the closing date. Instructions include:
Click Apply in USAJOBS and sign in or create an account.
Attach your resume and other documents as specified.
Complete the online application and verify documents.
Agency contact information Nieva Satcher
Email information is provided in the job posting.
Next steps You can check application status via USAJOBS My Account > Application Status. Provide updated contact information as needed. The Federal hiring process is fair and transparent.
#J-18808-Ljbffr