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Supervisory Associate Advocate

Internal Revenue Service · Department of the Treasury
📍 Phoenix, Arizona 💰 $131568 – $197200/yr

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Job Summary

WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): TAS - Deputy National Taxpayer Advocate-Executive Director Case Advocacy REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Key Responsibilities

General Duties: Manager As a Senior Manager you will: Exercise delegated managerial authority to oversee the overall planning, directing and timely execution of a program, several program segments (each of which is managed through separate subordinate organizational units), or comparable staff functions, including development, assignment, and higher level clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational unit or lower organizational levels.

Approve multi year and longer range work plans developed by the supervisors or managers of subordinate organizational units and subsequently manage the overall work to enhance achievement of the goals and objectives. Oversee the revision of long range plans, goals and objectives for the work directed. Manage the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes.

Manage organizational changes throughout the organization directed or major change to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed. Exercise discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the organizations budget. The following are the job specific duties of this position. You will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Directs, plans, and evaluates all aspects of the statewide Taxpayer Advocacy Program through subordinate managers and technical staff. Establishes strategic priorities, ensures alignment with TAS and IRS mission objectives, and oversees program execution to protect taxpayer rights and reduce burden. Monitors program performance, identifies systemic issues, and ensures appropriate resource allocation to achieve program goals.

Provides leadership in implementing national initiatives and adapting them to local needs. Provides direction through subordinate supervisors in managing personnel, including workforce planning, performance management, and employee development. Ensures effective utilization of staff and resources to meet program demands. Promotes a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Apply management principles and employee relations practices to maintain organizational effectiveness and support employee growth. The incumbent directs, coordinates, and oversees the work or program segment by exercising supervisory authorities and responsibilities described in the supervisory duties below under FLD-3-3b taken from the GSSG.

Provides executive oversight of complex and sensitive taxpayer cases, including those involving significant hardship or requiring issuance of Taxpayer Assistance Orders (TAOs). Interacts with IRS senior leadership to negotiate resolutions and ensure timely corrective actions. Ensures consistent application of TAS authorities, policies, and procedures in resolving taxpayer issues. Supports subordinate managers in addressing high-impact or precedent-setting cases.

Serves as the primary TAS representative to Congressional offices, federal and state agencies, and external stakeholder organizations. Regularly meets with Congressional staff, government officials, and professional organizations to discuss taxpayer issues, IRS policies, and legislative concerns.

Represents TAS at public forums, conferences, and practitioner events, delivering tax related educational presentations as well as presentations and material on taxpayer rights and advocacy services. Builds and maintains strategic relationships to promote voluntary compliance and improve tax administration.

Requirements & Education

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.

We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).

Contact

covingtonpersonnel1@irs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $131568 – $197200/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-time - Tour of Duty: Day Shift, Monday-Friday start and stop times between 6:00am and 6:00pm position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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