Internal Revenue Agent (Bank Secrecy Act Examiner) US Internal Revenue Service

• 4.0 Glendale, AZ Job Details Full-time $63,046
• $100,315 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Financial risk assessment Regulatory inspections Master's degree in accounting Accounting systems Transaction monitoring Financial data reconciliation Investigations regulatory compliance CPA Legal analysis Federal tax return preparation Tax audits Investigative financial records analysis No experience needed Research Mid-level Suspicious activity investigations Finance Regulatory legal research Compliance reporting Analysis skills Processing loan applications Bachelor's degree Data management Financial records management Financial records review Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance (compliance procedures implemented) Master's degree in finance Financial compliance audits Financial data management Data interpretation Full Job Description Summary Position(s) are to be filled in the following area(s): SBSE Deputy Commissioner Exam, Specialty Exam, BSA Consider each location carefully when applying.

You will be limited to 3 location choices. If you are selected for a location, that location will become your official post of duty.

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency Open to U.S. Citizens/Nationals Duties 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. Manages a large inventory of various types of FI's and NFTBs, with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) form filing requirements. Determines the nature, scope, direction, and method of the compliance examination including scheduled and non-scheduled field appointments. Recognizes and develops indicators of fraudulent activities. Performs risk analysis of the business and identifies risk factors to evaluate during the pre-plan phase. Researches the financial data maintained on the FinCEN Query when developing Title 31 compliance examinations and Form 8300 compliance reviews. Gathers and researches data from a variety of sources, such as internal and external documents and systems, unique to an industry, financial institution, or non-financial trade or business. Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) information. Examinations include analyzing and validating transactional data within computerized accounting and financial information systems that may reflect a variety of complex financial operations. Interprets and applies the BSA and Internal Revenue Code 6050I, rulings, court decisions, regulations, IRS and Treasury policies to determine compliance with requirements including registration of money services businesses (MSB) s, development by FIs of anti-money laundering programs, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Independently conducts examinations, reviews, and related financial investigations of complex cases encompassing all types of financial institutions (FIs) and non-financial trades or businesses (NFTBs) to assure their compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements of Title 31 (Bank Secrecy Act), and Form 8300 filing. Conducts examinations/reviews on financial institutions providing regulated services, and small and midsize non-financial trades or businesses. Requirements Conditions of employment Probationary Period

• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period.

During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Government Credit Card

• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Tax Audit
• The employment of any candidate, 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 audit may include up to 2 years of returns.

Key Eligibility Requirements:

U.S Citizenship

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Selective Service Registration
• Males born after December 31, 1959 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System or prove they are exempt from having to do so. Personal Identity Verification (PIV)
• Must provide 2 forms of identification from the Form I-9.

Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired original or certified copies .

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN QUALIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS

Qualifications Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

All GRADES:

A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance. OR a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that that included courses equivalent to a major in accounting, i.e., at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above, in combination with appropriate experience or additional education. AND Specialized Experience GS-09: In addition to the basic requirements, you must have 1 year of Specialized Experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in or related to accounting or auditing that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Qualifying experience may have been in accounting, auditing, tax, financial, legal, or other work that required the knowledge and skill described above to sufficiently demonstrate: 1) knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, concepts and methodology of professional accounting and related fields and 2) skill in communicating and dealing effectively with others. Examples of qualifying experience may include: (This list is not all inclusive) Professional accounting work that includes the design, development, operation, or inspection of financial/accounting systems; experience that includes the examination, analysis and interpretation of accounting data, records, or reports and provides accounting or financial management advice and assistance to management. Experience auditing of various types of tax returns to determine federal tax liability of individual taxpayers, businesses, or corporations. Interpreting and applying the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations and procedures. Making determination and redetermination, or audit, on liability for Federal taxes. Experience in a Federal, State, or Local government working in a position that involved auditing various types of tax returns to determine liability of individual taxpayers and/or businesses. This included interpreting and applying pertinent parts of the Internal Revenue Code or State tax laws, related regulations, and procedures to determine compliance and accuracy of tax returns or tax filings. Experience in a position that involved working in an accounting, auditing, or legal environment where you have advised others on a full range of complex tax liability issues, conducted an analysis of their financial condition and related operations, provided tax law or accounting assistance and/or utilized investigative/examination techniques. Experience in a position that involved auditing files for fiscal accountability and accuracy, implementing general accounting practices for private or corporate clients, completing personal and corporate tax returns for diverse client base, and reviewing and processing loan or financial applications. Experience in an accounting environment that involved importing and reviewing payroll, running reports, conducting reconciliations, making adjustments and reclassifications, preparing accounting reports for annual audits, and preparing quarterly tax filings. Experience in a position that involved investigating alleged criminal violations, federal tax statutes, and making recommendations for criminal prosecution and assertion of civil penalties.

OR EDUCATION

: A course of study that includes two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, leading to a master's degree, in accounting or related field of business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance. OR A master's degree in a related field of study, such as accounting, business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance. OR An equivalent amount of combined education and experience as described in paragraphs above.

OR EDUCATION

: A course of study that includes two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, leading to a master's degree, in accounting or related field of business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance. OR A master's degree in a related field of study, such as accounting, business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance. OR An equivalent amount of combined education and experience as described in paragraphs above. AND You must also meet the following requirements:

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have: Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or Completed a formal vocational training program; or Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards . 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). Additional information

Suitability Requirements:

Prior IRS Employment

• Former employees will be subject to a screening of their prior conduct with the Service. The Taxpayer First Act of 2019, 26 U.S. Code 7804, prohibits the IRS from rehiring certain former employees who were removed from service. Tax Check
• Must undergo a review of income tax verification. To check the status of your tax record go to: (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript). If you are not in compliance, you will be determined unsuitable for employment with IRS. Fingerprint/Criminal History Check
• 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. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. 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).

Additional Information:

In the event that a building is closed due to rent management, new hires may be placed in a local commuting location. Additional jobs may be filled from this announcement or any other source to fill these vacancies. Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours may be available.

Salary:

General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. Formal Development Plan

• If this position is covered by a formal development plan, pay retention will be offered where applicable based on law and regulation 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.

Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Interpersonal Skills Self-Management Customer Service Auditing Planning and Evaluating Written Communication The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Rating:

Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, CAT A, CAT B, or CAT C.

Referral:

Eligible applicants rated in the highest category group, may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. Candidates, if required to participate in a selection interview (telephonic and/or in person at the discretion of the Selecting Official in accordance with hiring practices), will be interviewed in category group order. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Qualified preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS, CP) are placed at the top of the highest category on the referral list (except for scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). Remaining preference eligibles are placed above non-preference eligibles within their assigned category. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must receive a rating of category CAT B to be rated as " well qualified " to receive special selection priority. If you are selected, you will be subject to all requirements listed in the Requirements, Qualifications, and Additional Information sections of this announcement which includes, Prior Employment, Tax Checks, Fingerprint/Criminal History checks. Required Documents The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Incomplete or insufficient information may result in not being considered for the position, or not receiving special consideration for which you may be eligible. Please view Application Preparation or How to write a resume for federal job. 1. Resume … Your resume should : Be limited to two (2) pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. We recommend utilizing a standard 8.5x11-inch document size, a sans-serif font such as Arial or Calibri with a font size no smaller than 10-point for the main text, and page margins of 0.5 inches. Applicants that attempt to circumvent the 2-page limit page limit, for example by materially reducing readability, will be deemed ineligible . If you update your application, only the most recent resume received (uploaded under the "Resume" document type) will be considered to determine qualifications. Include your name and contact information. Include relevant work experience

• Employer Name, Job Title, Employment dates (start to end date or present), number of hours worked per week , and a brief description of duties that clearly demonstrate your qualifications.

To receive full credit for work experience, you must include specific

MM/DD/YYYY

start and end dates for every position. Include pay plan, series, and grade (e.g., GS-0301-09) for all federal service jobs. Not include photographs, classified or sensitive information, SSN, encrypted/digitally signed documents, or other inappropriate content. Resumes containing prohibited information will be deemed ineligible . Not include embedded links as they will not be opened or considered when determining qualifications. Not include personal information such as age, sex, religion, race, or disability. Not include specialized experience copied from the announcement or position description, as this is not a demonstration of your experience. 2. Education (if applicable)

• Refer to Qualification and Education sections above for requirements For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position based on education or training, submit a copy of your transcript(s) or equivalent. An official transcript(s) will be required if you are selected. 3. Registration/License (if applicable)
• Current, active registration/license 4.

Veterans' Preference (if applicable) MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. If you are serving under active duty, provide certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of certification. The certification must indicate your dates of service, rank and that you will be separated under honorable conditions. 10-point preference eligible

• Submit an Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the form if you are a 10-point preference eligible.

For more information on claiming veterans' preference view here. 5. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable) Selection priority program for displaced or surplus federal employees: Review and submit the required documentation as outlined under

CTAP/ICTAP 6.

Current and Former Federal Employees Documentation (if applicable) Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or equivalent personnel action form which shows your grade and competitive service status. How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m.

• 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday
• Friday).

If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 08/03/2026. To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button. You will be re-directed to

USA STAFFING

to continue your application process; answer the online questions. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12993249. Upload all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need is not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.) Click the Submit Application button. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments , you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline . Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability. Set aside up to 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources. Visit USA Hire Online Help for online assessment information, system requirements, reasonable accommodations, and what to expect next. Reasonable Accommodations (RA): We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/. USA Hire Assessment Reasonable Accommodation (RA)

Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information) To update your application, including supporting documentation: Visit USAJOBS

• How to Update Application during the announcement open period, make updates or add supporting documentation, then continue through the entire application process and click Submit Application to send updates to the hiring agency.

This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. Agency contact information IRS Philadelphia External Email Address

SBSE EXAM

• Examination Deputy Operations 1111 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20224 US Next steps Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email.

You are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you. " Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. If your email mailbox is full or blocked (SPAM) you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. To view the job status or your application status: Visit USAJOBS

• How to View Application/Job Status.

Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. If selected, various checks will be conducted after acceptance of a tentative job offer. Verification of U.S Citizenship Selection Service Registration Prior Employment Check Tax Compliance Check FBI Fingerprint Check/Background Investigation eVerify (Eligibility to work in U.S Verification In order to complete these tasks, you will be required to provide t wo current forms of identification (ID) . You will be required to upload copies to your newhire record, and provide original/official documents at time of fingerprinting and again at onboarding. Failure to provide proper identification will result in removal of consideration or terminate employment offer. Primary form of ID

• Must have at least one , but may have two (such as a U.S. passport/passport card, state driver's license or ID card that is compliant with REAL ID, or U.S. military ID card) Secondary form of ID
• If you do not have two primary forms of ID, other acceptable forms of ID's are found on GSA's website (such as a U.

S. Social Security card, original or certified birth certificate of the U.S., certificate of naturalization etc).

NOTE:

Temporary Driver's License/state identification (paper copies) are not acceptable. If the name on your forms of ID do not match, you may need to bring the appropriate linking documentation (marriage license/ court order) showing the change in names. 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. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. Overview Accepting applications Posted today

• Apply by 08/03/26 Due by 11:59 p.

m. ET on August 3, 2026 Location (AZ7887) 7350 W Camino San Xavier Glendale, AZ 2 vacancies (CA0150) 300 N Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 3 vacancies (CA0281) 1301 Clay Street Oakland, CA 2 vacancies (CA6116) 55 South Market Street San Jose, CA 1 vacancy (GA2004) 2888 Woodcock Blvd Atlanta, GA 2 vacancies (MI0800) 985 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 2 vacancies (MN1675) 1550 American Blvd East Bloomington, MN 2 vacancies (NV7516) 110 N City Parkway Las Vegas, NV 2 vacancies (NY0350) 290 Bwy

• Foley Square New York, NY 3 vacancies (PA0277) 600 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 2 vacancies (TX0302) 4050 Alpha Road Farmers Branch, TX 4 vacancies No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible Yes—As determined by the agency policy. Telework eligible positions do not guarantee telework. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $63,046
• $100,315 per year The range reflects the minimum locality to maximum locality for locations listed in the announcement. Salary will be based on selected duty location. Pay scale & grade GS 9 Promotion potential 12
• This position has career progression. If selected at a lower grade level you may be promoted without further competition to the full working level as your career progresses. Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time

• Tour of Duty:

  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, 40 hours per week Travel Required 25% or less
• May be required to travel 1-5 days per month. Appointment type Permanent
• Career Conditional/Career Appointment requires a 1 year probationary period and three years of continuous service to move from Career Conditional to a Career appointment.

Occupations and job series 0512 Internal Revenue Agent Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type Suitability/Fitness Credentialing Financial disclosure required Yes

• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 26-12993249P-SBX-0512-09 Control number 877336300