Jobs › Ethics Program Specialist

Ethics Program Specialist

Internal Revenue Service

Role at a glance

Category: Compliance
Work arrangement: On-site
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary range: $85,447 to $158,322
Posted: Jul 7, 2026

Apply for this roleApplications go directly to Internal Revenue Service

Internal Revenue Service is hiring a Ethics Program Specialist in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a Compliance role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $85,447 to $158,322. Review the full details below and apply directly with Internal Revenue Service.

With nearly 1,700 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. Click to learn more: IRS Office of Chief Counsel Careers Site Meet Our People Learn about our Legal

Full responsibilities and requirements are on Internal Revenue Service's application page.

Apply for this role →

About Internal Revenue Service

Hiring for governance, risk, and compliance roles on GRC Careers.

Browse all Internal Revenue Service roles →

Location and market context

This role is based in Washington, District of Columbia on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Internal Revenue Service's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About compliance roles

Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.

How to position yourself for this compliance role

Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Internal Revenue Service would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.