Internal Revenue Agent (Forensic Investigator)

Job Title

Forensic Investigator

Job Description

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.

• Conducts assigned forensic investigation in examinations of the most complex exempt organizations activity. Is a key member of the investigative team during examination and criminal investigations. Provides expert testimony in federal or state criminal and civil proceedings as to all findings and disclosures. Provides authoritative consultation and advice to prosecutors and other members of the investigative team. Leads teams involved with audits of exempt organizations, forensic financial investigations and related matters with other forensic investigators, special agents or inspectors. Plans work to be performed by team members. Conducts conferences and briefings related to all of the above. Provides forensic financial investigative services and training to other agents. Leads the most complex audits of exempt organizations. Provides expert testimony in federal or state criminal and civil proceedings as to all findings and disclosures.
• Plans and conducts forensic financial investigations of persons or entities suspected of being involved in highly complex tax avoidance or criminal schemes. As part of the investigation, the incumbent provides authoritative advice to special agents and federal, state and local prosecutors as to his/her findings regarding the financial condition and/or other financial aspects of the case.
• Interviews accountants, representatives of financial institutions, taxpayer representatives, and others including, federal, state and local agency officials to obtain financial related information. Participates with special agents in the preparation and serving of subpoenas and search warrants to obtain financial information and information stored or warehoused through electronic means or computer devices, including but not limited to computer applications.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD26098 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.