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The Office of Tax Analysis (OTA) performs expert economic analysis of existing and proposed Federal tax policies for the Secretary of the Treasury, the President, the Congress, and the public. To accomplish its mission, OTA conducts research to develop conceptual frameworks, models, data, methodologies, and empirical results to provide the foundations for its economic analysis of tax policies.

OTA is seeking an economist to join the Business and International Taxation Division to engage in policy development on transfer pricing issues related to the taxation of multinational enterprises. This economist represents the U.S. Treasury at OECD’s Working Party 6, provides economic analyses and recommendation to the Advance Pricing Agreement Program at the Internal Revenue Service, and conducts statistical research related to these efforts.

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.

U.S. citizenship is required.