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Chief of Internal Consulting

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over 100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/01/2026 to 05/15/2026
Salary
$151,661 - $228,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Senior Executive
Promotion potential
00
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-26-12952517-MR
Control number
867651100

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Duties

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As the Chief of Internal Consulting you will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity, security, and performance of the IRS through independent oversight, CEO security operations/protection, directing enterprise-wide criminal investigative audits and change management leadership. Through rigorous audit and compliance operations, executive-level security services, and enterprise-wide assurance, advisory, and special program teams, the Chief ensures risk is managed, trust is preserved, and strategic priorities are executed with speed, discipline, and accountability.

The Chief of Internal Consulting performs the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Leads enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including business process modernization, technology implementation, and cultural change programs. Develops and maintains a clear transformation vision, roadmap, and performance framework aligned with the CEO's strategic priorities and the President's Management Agenda.
  • Drives disciplined change management practices to support adoption, workforce readiness, and sustainable outcomes. Ensures integration across multiple programs, portfolios, and lines of business to deliver coherent and coordinated change.
  • Oversees sensitive law enforcement investigations and protective operations deemed critical to safeguarding the integrity, security, and performance of the IRS. Deploys multidisciplinary teams with authority to conduct assessments, disrupt criminal or systemic failures, remediate vulnerabilities, and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Conducts counterintelligence-informed audits, compliance enforcement, and investigative activities to identify, detect, deter, and address fraud, misconduct, non-compliance, insider threats, and systemic vulnerabilities, independent of the Criminal Investigation division. Collects, analyzes, and presents intelligence, risk assessments, and investigative results to the CEO to ensure timely, actionable insight into enterprise threats, compliance posture, and operational integrity.
  • Collaborates with the CEO to develop, refine, modify, and/or execute objectives, programs, and procedures to accomplish IRS's mission. Directs reviews to identify areas requiring corrective action and ensure appropriate follow-through.
  • Exercise law-enforcement authority over protective operations for the CEO and designated senior executives, threat assessments, advance operations, secure movement and protective intelligence. Performs secondary criminal investigator duties in support of executive protection, including participation of operational planning, threat mitigation, and emergency response activities. Coordinates CEO protective operations, security planning, and intelligence sharing with other federal, state, and local law-enforcement and security partners to ensure unity of effort, operational deconfliction, and continuity of protection. Directs time-sensitive, high-risk or cross-organizational special projects involving elevated operational, legal, or security risk. Oversees continuity of operations and executive crisis response during elevated threat conditions or significant events.
  • Directs time-sensitive, high-risk, or cross-organizational special projects involving elevated operational, legal, or security risk. Oversees continuity-of-operations and executive crisis response during elevated threat conditions or significant events.
  • Manages and supports all interfaces with oversight bodies, including the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, the Government Accountability Office, and Congressional inquiries and hearings. Coordinates with other federal agencies, state governments, tax-exempt and industry groups, and other stakeholders.
  • Develops and establishes assurance frameworks, review mechanisms, and escalation pathways for high-risk or high-impact initiatives. This includes assessments of governance, risk, controls, benefits realization, schedule, cost, and maturity capability. Advises senior leadership on program health, emerging risks, interdependencies, and corrective actions.
  • Serves as a central coordinating body for risk, security, compliance, and transformation activities. Promotes increased accountability, transparency, and performance through data-driven reporting and executive engagement.
  • Coordinates law enforcement-oriented protective security operations for the CEO and designated senior executives. Conducts security planning exercises, assesses potential threats, oversees advance operations, ensures secure movement of protected individuals, and conducts protective intelligence. Partners with other federal, state, and local law enforcement and security partners to ensure unity of effort, operational deconfliction, and continuity of protection.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OTHER IRS CAREERS? If you want to find out more about IRS careers, visit us on the web at www.jobs.irs.gov

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

  • Be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
  • Be geographically mobile to accomplish the Service's mission.
  • Complete a one-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.
  • Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so.
  • Complete a OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification as listed on Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf); of which one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Employees must maintain PIV credential eligibility during their service with the Department of the Treasury.
  • Complete verification of identity and employment eligibility as required by Federal law for all persons hired to work in the United States. The IRS participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification) and may provide information from your Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure a work authorization. You will receive written instructions and contact information for SSA and DHS if this information cannot be confirmed.
  • The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
  • Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Chief of Internal Consulting, you must meet the following requirements:

RESUME: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) 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. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect the demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Your resume must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to fulfill executive responsibilities typically required in SES positions, including:

  • Directing the work of an organizational unit;
  • Accountability for the success of one or more specific programs or projects;
  • Monitoring progress toward organizational goals and periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustments to such goals;
  • Supervising the work of employees (other than personnel assistants) at least 25% of the time; or
  • Exercising important policy-making, policy-determining, or other executive functions.


Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligiblity, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.


EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): By statute, OPM prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The ECQs were designed to evaluate executive experience and not technical expertise. The following ECQs provide the focus for certification of executive core qualifications for initial appointment to the SES. Your two-page resume should show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications.

1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, the commitment to uphold 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.

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.

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.

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 necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability; Developing Others; Executive Judgement.

5. Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset; Innovation; Strategic Thinking.

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, and Public Service Motivation.

Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the OPM SES Website: OPM Guide to SES Qualifications.


MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): In addition to the ECQs, candidates must address Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). MTQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the MTQs below:

  1. Criminal Tax Law- Knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to criminal tax investigations, including the Code of Federal Regulations and case law relative to income taxation, money laundering, other currency crimes, and limitations of the Service's investigative authority.
  2. Program Management - Comprehensive knowledge of management and management systems, support policies and procedures, and sound financial management in large, complex organizations.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Only the required 2-page resume will be considered.

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.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

  • Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and Public Law 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for original appointments to a law enforcement officer position within the Federal government. The date immediately preceding your 37th birthday is the final date of entry. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions.
  • The applicant must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922 (G)(9).
  • In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected for this position are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
  • Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
  • Existing IRS Special Agents will undergo a periodic medical examination to determine continued fitness for duty.
  • Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
  • Applications MUST be submitted through USAJOBS.
  • Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM EST of the closing date.
  • If you are selected for a position, you are responsible for reporting to your designated POD (location) on the negotiated start date or as directed by management.
  • Salary for Senior Executive Service jobs vary depending on qualifications.
  • Undergo a review of prior performance/conduct and an income tax verification. Refer to "Get Your Tax Record" at http://www.irs.gov/ to check the status of your account, balance owed, payment history, make a payment, or review answers to tax questions. If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS.
  • The employment of any candidate selected for this position, 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 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. For more information regarding your rights refer to Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).
  • File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (sf278) within 30 days of appointment and annually.
  • Disclose Political Appointments.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application will be referred to and evaluated by an executive panel. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and/or be asked to provide a list of references or additional documents to confirm eligibility.

The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results of the evaluation and make a written recommendation on the final selection(s) to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by the OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past or received certification by an OPM approved Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, your qualifications must be certified by an OPM QRB before appointment may occur.

If the selected candidate does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the individual will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM to determine that you meet the leadership competencies required to serve as a member of the SES.

Certification by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Review Board is required to be appointed to this position.

Internal Revenue Service

WHY IS THE IRS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK? As an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee, you will help make America stronger while working at one of the world's biggest financial institutions. You will be part of an organization that collects over $2 trillion in revenue and processes over 200 million tax returns annually. We are proud of how we apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. The IRS hires talented and dedicated individuals from many backgrounds, including accounting, business, finance, law enforcement and information technology. You will be challenged and supported on a daily basis. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new opportunity, consider an IRS career.

We strongly encourage applicants to read the entire announcement before submitting their application.

Agency contact information

Brian Picariello
Email
Brian.M.Picariello@irs.gov
Address
CI - Criminal Investigation
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224
US

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