U.S. Department of the Treasury

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The Office of Tax Analysis (OTA) anticipates multiple staff openings in 2023 for new or experienced economists with a strong interest in conducting applied research, modeling, and analysis to assess the effects of current and proposed Federal tax policies including health policy and tax treatment of pass-through businesses. OTA is responsible for official Administration estimates of all Federal receipts. OTA staff work with an experienced staff of tax attorneys to design legislative proposals, to implement current tax law, and to formulate and review tax regulations. OTA staff also engage in discussions with other agencies and participate in meetings of international organizations.

OTA is seeking economists interested in shaping Federal tax policy by assessing the economic and revenue effects of current and proposed Federal tax policies, covering numerous domestic and international policy areas including business formation, choice of business organizational form, tax accounting, savings and investment, pensions, Social Security, financial institutions and products, labor, health, housing, the environment, energy, and international trade and investment flows. Staff members are encouraged to publish and present their tax policy research findings in professional journals and in academic and professional settings.

For more information on the work done by the OTA staff, see https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/tax-policy.

The U.S. Department of Treasury believes that a diverse workforce increases productivity and enhances the Department’s ability to maneuver in an increasingly competitive market. As part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Office of Tax Analysis is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that 1) attracts the widest pool of talent; 2) provides opportunities for all employees to maximize their potential and contribute to the agency’s mission; and 3) ensures all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in economics, statistics, finance, or related disciplines; strong research and communication skills; and U.S. citizenship are required.