IRS Investigative Analyst

Announcement Number: MexicoCity-2026-107 Hiring Agency: Embassy Mexico City Position Title: IRS Investigative Analyst - Open to: All interested / All sources (AIRS03) Open Period: 09/29/2026 -10/13/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-6 Series/Grade: LE - 0105,0705 8 Salary: MXN $426,490.84/Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week). Promotion Potential: LE-8

Duty Location(s): 1 in Mexico City, MX Telework Eligible: No For More Info: Carmen Jimenez
55 2579 2000
jimenezc@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM - FP grade is FP-06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

For local employees, the gross salary represents an annual amount in Mexican pesos. The compensation and benefits package are detailed in the benefits section.

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

The U.S. Mission in Mexico is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the IRS Investigative Analyst in the IRS Criminal Investigation office.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

The IRS Investigative Analyst operates with broad latitude in planning, organizing, and executing assigned responsibilities, personally conducting complex research, analysis, translations, and reporting on tax and financial crimes, regulations, laws, and economic developments across Mexico and Central America within the IRS-CI Area of Responsibility. Core duties include performing thorough research and analytical reviews in support of criminal investigations; preparing clear, precise, and well-organized reports for internal and external stakeholders; and leveraging fluency in both written and spoken English and Spanish to facilitate effective communication. The analyst manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and proper prioritization, while providing ongoing investigative and administrative support to the Attachés, serving as a primary point of contact with officials and representatives of the Government of Mexico, and coordinating meetings including logistics and documentation. Additional responsibilities encompass translating documents and providing interpretation services during meetings between the Attachés and Mexican counterparts, as well as performing administrative functions such as tracking and reporting expenses, maintaining the division's budget, and overseeing inventory and procurement of office supplies, along with other tasks as assigned.

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate. All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Requirements

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate. All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Political Science or International Affairs or related field is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.
• Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications

Experience:

Must have at least five years of progressive experience in legal, investigative, financial, or auditing roles, including business translation.

Please address this factor in your ER