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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: 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. 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.
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