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Office Manager

Internal Revenue Service

Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 78091 - 78091

Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

With nearly 1700 attorneys IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025 we are seeking administrative professionals to support our legal work.

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Duties

As an Office Manager you will:

Assist in directing and conducting studies and analyzes and develops methods to improve the overall accuracy adequacy and timeliness of substantive technical and administrative programs within the assigned post of duty location. Apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of substantive management processes and systems.
Review and analyze the effectiveness of operating procedures workflow inter-functional coordination and organization of assigned post of duty (POD) operations through personal observation conferences and status reports and data. Prepare resulting documents from these reviews and report on progress toward achievement of program initiatives and subsequent recommendations.
Assist in directing all of the administrative/resources management activities necessary for the successful operation of the assigned POD which may include support of Area Counsel(s) including Budget and Financial Management Personnel Management and Administration Facilities Management etc. Provide advice and assistance to management in the above areas as well as provide information answer questions and resolve complaints for his/her assigned POD and Area Counsel(s).
Assess the impact of new or modified requirements affecting the offices develop and implement plans to meet substantial changes in workload requirements and propose and justify revisions to staffing levels work priorities and work processes to implement new or modified requirements; revise work schedules and adjust workloads appropriately to improve work flow and services rendered; plan direct assign and review the work of the assigned staff for technical accuracy.

This is not an all-inclusive list.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Undergo an income tax verification.
Subject to a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Subject to a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period (unless already completed).
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two 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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Required Documents for a list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

- 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
- Career Transition Assistance Program
- Competitive Transfer
- Current Chief Counsel Employee
- Current IRS Employee
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management
- Military Spouses
- Non-Competitive Federal Employee
- OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities
- Persons with Disabilities Schedule A
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
- Veterans Recruitment Authority

In order to qualify you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

To qualify for this position of Office Manager you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:

For GS-11:
Specialized Experience: Your resume must detail at least one year of specialized experience which includes: Gathering data to estimate resource requirements; preparing in-depth reports to track progress of current goals; and procuring office resources to include contractor support services and office supplies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-09. OR

Education Substitution: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Qualifying fields of study include: Business Administration Business Management Organizational Leadership Organizational Management or a related field. OR

Combination of Education and Experience: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education: Options for qualifying based on a combination are identified in the online questions.

NOTE: If qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application package.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. 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.

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Education

For positions with an education requirement or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

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: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information visit: information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
The salary range indicated in this announcement covers multiple locality areas. Your salary will be adjusted based on the post of duty for which you are selected.

Conditions of Employment Continued:

All newly appointed employees to the competitive service are subject to a probationary 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 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 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.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

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.

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 ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs 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 about individual rights Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights - FBI FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI and ().

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.

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.

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.

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.

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