Senior Economist

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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:

Large Business and International Director Treaty and Trans Pric Ops Advanced Pricing and Mutual Agreements

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Assumes responsibility for the initiation, planning, implementation, control, modification, and execution of all or part of a research project or assignment, including such tasks as specification of the methodology to be used, and preparation of appropriate procedures, specifications, and materials needed for assuring the adequacy of the study's design. Assumes full technical responsibility for interpretation and application of findings.
• Reviews economic, statistical, and subject-matter literature for data and research methodology appropriate for inclusion in the research, and to evaluate the reasonableness of the APMA, taxpayer, and foreign tax jurisdiction positions. Performs an in-depth review and analysis for reasonableness and accuracy of all material produced for a given study. Research generally involves the use of multiple sources and/or databases.
• Performs research and analysis of tax issues involving economics, transfer pricing, and valuation related to specific taxpayers or across taxpayers and industries.
• Resolves very complex problems requiring incumbent's personal in-depth knowledge, originality, and creativity.
• Performs research and conducts studies on strategic initiatives, such as globalization issues, asset intensity issues, regulation projects, tax shelters, and electronic commerce, as needed. May assist LB&I senior management in determining objectives, scope, and timelines for future initiatives or projects.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective use of resources within assigned subject-matter projects. Monitors such use to advise superiors of necessary remedial action or changes.
• Prepares and presents detailed written materials and oral presentations appropriate in style and content for the intended audience.
• May provide guidance and feedback to economists or other professionals based on incumbent's in-depth knowledge of research, program, or policy requirements.
• May participate in executive-level meetings within LB&I as representative of the program manager.
• As required, assists other Office of Transfer Pricing Operations personnel in developing and implementing the holistic, effective, strategic, and efficient administration of transfer pricing.
• Negotiates resolutions to matters involving transfer pricing.