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Program Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$131K - $187K/yr

IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site Meet Our People Learn about our Legal Divisions Learn more about this agency Duties Help The Strategic Litigation (SL) Division Counsel is a national ...

Program Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$131K/yr

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 ...

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How much do irs chief counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for irs chief counsel in the United States is $153,084.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does the IRS Chief Counsel do?

The IRS Chief Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and provides guidance on all legal matters related to tax administration. This role involves interpreting tax laws, offering legal opinions, and representing the IRS in litigation. The Chief Counsel also helps develop regulations, policy guidance, and ensures the IRS operates within the law. Their work is essential in resolving complex tax issues and ensuring compliance with federal tax laws.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IRS Chief Counsel?

To thrive as an IRS Chief Counsel, you need extensive expertise in tax law, legal analysis, and regulatory compliance, generally supported by a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, and significant legal experience. Familiarity with tax research databases, legal case management systems, and government regulatory frameworks is essential. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills set top candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial to effectively guide legal policy, ensure compliance, and provide sound counsel to the IRS on complex tax matters.

What are some common challenges faced by an IRS Chief Counsel when advising on complex tax matters?

An IRS Chief Counsel often encounters the challenge of interpreting and applying intricate tax laws to diverse and evolving scenarios. They must stay current with frequent legislative changes and court rulings while ensuring consistent guidance across various IRS divisions. Additionally, balancing the need for thorough legal analysis with tight deadlines and high-profile cases can be demanding. Collaboration with other federal agencies and managing a team of specialized attorneys further adds to the complexity of the role.

What is the difference between Irs Chief Counsel vs Irs Revenue Agent?

AspectIrs Chief Counsel
Primary RoleLegal advisory, policy interpretation, and legal counsel for the IRS
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), bar admission, legal experience
Work EnvironmentLegal offices, policy development, legal analysis
EmployerInternal IRS legal department

While the Irs Chief Counsel focuses on legal advice and policy, the Irs Revenue Agent handles tax examinations and audits. The Chief Counsel provides legal guidance, whereas Revenue Agents conduct field audits. Both roles are essential within the IRS but serve different functions in tax administration.

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Infographic showing various Irs Chief Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,084 per year, or $73.6 per hour.

Supervisory Financial Management Analyst (Assistant Director)

Internal Revenue Service

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$169K - $197K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate nationwide financial management assignments across Chief Counsel's offices and Business Units.

  • Lead the budget formulation and execution activities, including developing the annual Operating Financial Plan and submitting budget requests.

  • Manage Chief Counsel's acquisition planning, lapse in appropriation activities, and serve as the financial point of contact to IRS CFO and other agencies.


Internal Revenue Service rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 297 rated public sector bodies


Job description

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Chief Counsel is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team, providing management, financial, and administrative services in a public sector, legal environment. Our mission is to serve America's taxpayers fairly and with integrity by providing correct and impartial interpretation of the internal revenue laws and the highest quality legal advice and representation for the IRS.
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The Associate Chief Counsel (Finance & Management) supports the administrative, financial, and managerial programs of the Office of Chief Counsel and provides advice to the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel on all management matters for the organization nationwide. This position in the Planning and Finance Division (PFD), will provide broad leadership over the Division's financial management policies, practices, and programs nationwide. This position will oversee budget formulation and execution; financial systems; resource and acquisition planning; nationwide financial program implementation, administration, and centralized support services; and oversee the Office's lapse in appropriation activities.
As a Supervisory Financial Management Analyst, you will:
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the most significant and sensitive nationwide financial management assignments across all Chief Counsel's offices and Business Units and, at times, across IRS or agency lines;
  • Direct nationwide financial management administrative programs with major impact on Chief Counsel's operational activities, including overseeing centralized service delivery of certain fiscal and administrative services that enhance efficiency;
  • Lead Chief Counsel's budget formulation and execution activities, including the development and administration of the annual Operating Financial Plan and submission of Chief Counsel budget requests;
  • Oversee Chief Counsel's acquisition planning and management activities and lapse in appropriation activities;
  • Serve as Chief Counsel's financial point of contact to IRS Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on financial systems and to IRS CFO and Human Capital Officer on implementation of PBM (Position Budget Management);
  • Direct major programs with significant resources and/or responsibilities

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Conditions of employment
  • Refer to "Other Information"
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  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See "Required Documents" for a list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
  • Career Transition Assistance Program
  • Current Chief Counsel Employee (Business Unit Specific)

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
To qualify for this position of Supervisory Financial Management Analyst you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
For GS-15:
Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as: Directing or overseeing financial management programs; developing and managing budgets and organizational resources; conducting financial analysis and providing recommendations to senior leadership; and supervising employees or leading teams to accomplish organizational objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-15: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • Relocation expenses are not authorized.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

Conditions of Employment Continued:
  • Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
  • 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.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • 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.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • Undergo an income tax verification.
  • The employment of any candidate, including a current employee or a new hire, selected for this position may be conditional upon classification and/or audit of federal tax returns. This audit may include up to 2 years of returns.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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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.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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