Closing Date: 7th March, 2026

Description:

Summary:
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.

Requirements:
Conditions of Employment:

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must have graduated from an accredited law school.
Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes 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 your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
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.
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.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
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.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights (https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights), for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/privacy-act-statement-9-9-13.pdf/view#:~:text=This%20privacy%20act%20statement%20provides,the%20FD%2D258%20fingerprint%20card.) (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov) (https://www.dni.gov/files/NCSC/documents/Regulations/SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

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 nece