Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

Each year, the IRS Procurement organization buys $3 billion worth of goods and services that are critical to making the American Tax System work. Here, you’ll encounter daily challenges and opportunities where you will leverage your knowledge in the related fields of accounting, business, contracts, finance, and more.

The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer offers both entry-level and mid-career professional positions, and a wide range of GS-grade/pay levels, depending on your education and experience. Supervisory positions are also available in many occupations.

Skills We are Seeking

Ability to work independently
Critical Thinking
Excellent written & oral communication
Time management
Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze information to draw logical conclusions

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a dynamic business unit
Work on challenging contracting issues
Participate in excellent training and development
Work in a collaborative environment
Receive excellent federal benefits

Career Opportunities

The IRS Procurement team strives to fulfill our vision and mission. With a strategic focus to be the best acquisition organization in the federal government, the IRS Procurement team seeks qualified individuals for these challenging opportunities.

Contract Specialist – Job Series 1102

Join the IRS team as a Contract Specialist and you will be part of the support network for management and procurement staff, customers, and program personnel. In this key role, you will work to support one of the largest financial institutions in the world as you process critical procurements, resolve problems, or develop new approaches and procure and administer complex requirements providing timely, effective contract awards and procurement administration consistent with program needs, procurement regulations and laws. Your responsibilities will include processing and negotiating complex procurements and assisting program personnel in the development of technical requirements. You will assist in the development of Statements of Work, identifying contract type and sources of supply as well as price reasonableness, and perform special assignments to support management operations.

You must meet the following requirements to qualify for this position:

A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field OR
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management AND
In addition to the basic requirements, you must have the appropriate education or experience to qualify at the grade for which you are applying.

Management and Program Analyst – Job Series 1101 & 0343

As a Management and Program Analyst you will initiate and conduct studies to improve the effectiveness of the IRS procurement organization. You will provide expert advice and technical support to management, staff, and the organizational functions. You will conduct market research, assist in writing Statements of Work and proposal evaluations, and monitor contracts as you work with clients to identify resources for staffing, funding, equipment, and facilities. You will implement changes to create a more efficient, streamlined procurement process. You’ll also monitor costs, schedules, and the performance of assigned contracts, and provide recommendations to resolve technical acquisition problems.