Senior Advisor

IRS-babd5cc6; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Internal Revenue Service (LB&I) in Anchorage, AK seeks a GS-15 level tax specialist. The position focuses on applying, interpreting, and advising on energy tax credits and incentives for large multinational businesses, with emphasis on regulations and cross-agency guidance.

Federal experience is not required, but specialized knowledge is essential. Applicants should demonstrate ability to analyze complex tax issues and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders on energy-related tax

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GS-15 level includes applying federal tax credits, incentives and accounting method laws to large multinational businesses; interpreting and applying federal tax laws governing energy tax credits and incentives; advising clients or stakeholders on statutory and regulatory requirements for energy tax incentives; resolving complex federal tax issues involving corporations and large business taxpayers.

Job description

WHAT IS Large Business & International (LB&I) ?

A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions

• Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s):
  • LBI -
• Consider each location carefully when applying. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty.

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
You must also meet the following requirements:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-15

To be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience includes:

• Experience applying federal tax credits, incentives and accounting method laws, regulations, and legal precedents to large multinational businesses including predicting the impact of proposed legislation, policies and regulations on enforcement programs;
• Experience interpreting and applying federal tax laws governing energy tax credits and incentives, including, for example, IRC §§ 45 (Renewable Electricity Production Credit), 45Q (Carbon Oxide Sequestration Credit), 45U (Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit), 45V (Clean Hydrogen Production Credit), 45X (Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit), 45Y (Clean Electricity Production Credit), 45Z (Clean Fuel Production Credit), 48 (Energy Investment Credit), 48C (Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit), 48E (Clean Electricity Investment Credit), and the elective payment and transferability provisions under §§ 6417 and 6418.
• Experience interpreting, applying, administering, examining, litigating, or advising clients or stakeholders regarding statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to energy tax incentives, including credit eligibility, prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, domestic content requirements, beginning-of-construction and placed-in-service rules, credit computation, prohibited foreign entity restrictions, transferability, elective payment, and substantiation requirements.
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex federal tax issues involving corporations, partnerships, or other large business taxpayers, including applying the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury regulations, and published IRS guidance to advise clients or stakeholders or resolve issues related to the development, financing, ownership, transfer, or monetization of energy tax credits. Experience with oral and written communication to develop, persuade and negotiate with a large and diverse set of stakeholders across a broad group of industries on issues related to federal tax laws governing energy tax credits and incentives.

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MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have:
  • Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
  • Completed a formal vocational training program; or
  • Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.