CORPORATE SENIOR R&D TAX CREDIT ANALYST 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Newport News, VA

48d • Hybrid

About The Position

HII seeks an experienced Senior Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit Analyst 4 to join our team!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience, preferably with federal R&D tax credit; Master's Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience.
• US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Nice To Haves

• Experience in R&D tax credit analysis, including identification of qualifying research activities and calculation of qualifying research expenses.
• Experience with technical tax research (e.g., CCH, RIA, BNA portfolios, etc.)
• Experience with the shipbuilding industry
• Experience with data analysis, including Power BI and Alteryx
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong technology, organizational, and project management skills with ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• CPA designation

Responsibilities

• Support annual preparation and filing of the U.S. Federal R&D Tax Credit (Form 6765).
• Collaborate with business segments, technology teams, and other subject matter experts to identify qualified research activities and related expenditures.
• Assist in application of the IRS four-part test to assess eligibility of projects and activities.
• Analyze financial data, project records, and technical documents to substantiate claims.
• Prepare and / or review externally prepared R&D tax credit reports and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with governing IRS regulations and applicable court cases.
• Work closely with internal subject matter experts to optimize tax positions.
• Assist in defending R&D tax credit claims in audits or inquiries from tax authorities.
• Assist in developing processes for identifying and capturing qualifying research activities and related expenses.
• Work with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to R&D incentives.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.
• Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees