Summary
With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025, we are seeking administrative professionals to support our legal work. Click to learn more: IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site Meet Our People Learn about our Legal Divisions
Duties
The Associate Chief Counsel (Finance and Management) supports the administrative, financial, and managerial programs of the Office of Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel on all management matters for the organization nationwide. The Field Operations function of Finance and Management (F&M) is responsible for supervising and coordinating administrative, program, and clerical support duties for all of Chief Counsel's field functions, located in over 50 cities nationwide. As an Administrative Officer (AO), you will be responsible for providing analytical and staff expertise in connection with both financial and human resources. As an AO, you are the first line supervisor of a number of Office Managers, as well as the principle program manager for critical administrative services. You will also serve as the representative and advocate of a given Field Matrix Area in identifying, coordinating, and resolving Field Matrix Area issues. As an Administrative Officer, you will: Supervise subordinate employees working in the functional areas of budget administration, procurement/supply administration, space/facility management, travel administration, personnel administration, management information systems, and automation in the field offices. Serve as staff advisor on all aspects of personnel and human resources program for designated Matrix Area and Counsel field offices, such as complex and sensitive issues in the staffing, classification, awards, employee relations, EEO, training, and promotion programs. Establish and coordinate guidelines to implement personnel policy, standards, and overall requirements. Lead meetings and conferences pertaining to personnel issues for designated Matrix Area and Counsel field offices and act jointly with the supervisors and managers in reaching decisions which have Area-wide impact. Create methods and approaches for establishing and maintaining positive work relationships in order to foster teamwork and cooperation. Ensure sufficient office coverage and acts as "Acting Office Manager" when Office Manager is absent and necessary. Provide remote management and leadership when local management is not available. Be responsible for formulating budget submissions; participate in establishing F&M Area Manager's budgetary and accounting systems; analyze and make recommendation to the Area Manager as to budget requests; employ budget analysis techniques including cost-benefit analysis, exploration of alternative methods of funding, and program tradeoffs. Manage all activities in space and facilities programs for designated Counsel field offices. Serve as the major resource in determining the most applicable communication systems, space layout, furniture, cabling set-up, etc. Remain abreast of and apply Counsel space standards when working with new offices and modifications to existing office configurations. This is not an all-inclusive list.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Administration and Management Customer Service Decisiveness Financial Management Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Leadership Manages Resources Oral and Written Communication Problem Solving Resilience To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040915 Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), you must receive a score of 80 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.