Job Title: Sr. Tax Analyst

Location(s): Washington DC Area / Arlington, VA

Workplace: Hybrid - DUE TO CUSTOMER ON SITE NEEDS, YOU MUST BE LOCATED IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC AREA

Clearance Required: Must have a IRS Public Trust w/a Full Background Investigation

Requisition Type: Pipeline – this is not a current opening but rather a talent pipeline for Tax Analysts of all levels with an IRS Public Trust w/ background investigation interested in supporting the Government customer. When new IRS Tax Analyst position become available, this talent community will be the first place our recruiters look to fill the roles. Candidates with profiles in this talent community can also expect to receive regular updates on relevant new job opportunities. Be sure to also apply to any relevant current funded/awarded openings, if available.

Position Overview:

Elder Research is seeking a Sr. Tax Analyst to serve as a senior federal tax advisor supporting advanced analytical, policy, and research needs for our government partners. You will lead interpretation of complex federal tax statutes and regulations, draft authoritative guidance, support litigation and hearings activities, and review proposed legislation for downstream impacts. This is a highly consultative, senior-level role requiring deep subject-matter expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to communicate complex tax issues to a wide range of stakeholders—including agency leadership, legal teams, auditors, and industry groups.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret and analyze complex federal tax statutes, regulations, rulings, and legislative proposals, including developing discussion papers and authoritative guidance summaries.
• Prepare, draft, and revise complex administrative rules and tax policy documentation to align with changes in legislation, court decisions, hearings outcomes, or agency strategy.
• Conduct advanced tax research and develop written responses to private letter ruling requests, audit inquiries, and agency-level questions requiring expert interpretation.
• Support federal litigation and administrative hearings by preparing research, summaries, and technical analyses for legal teams and government counsel.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on proposed federal tax legislation and identify impacts to agencies, taxpayers, and systems.
• Develop and deliver seminars, workshops, or technical briefings for federal agencies and industry groups.
• Lead special projects, mentor junior analysts, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Elder Research’s federal tax research capabilities.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated expertise in federal tax law, regulations, and policy interpretation, with depth in multiple federal tax domains or specialized areas.
• Ability to apply advanced independent judgment to ambiguous or novel tax issues.
• Experience supporting litigation, rulemaking, or legislative analysis for federal programs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax concepts for diverse audiences.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across technical, legal, and operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 5-10 years overall Tax Analysis experience
• Must hold a current IRS Public Trust Clearance
• Must be located in the Washington, DC area

Why apply to this position at Elder Research?

1. Competitive Salary and Benefits
2. Important Work / Make a Difference supporting U.S. national security.
3. Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
4. People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
5. Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.

About Elder Research, Inc

People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans