Iowa Department of Revenue Hiring for Fiscal & Policy Analyst at Des Moines, IA Full Time

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Research and Policy Division is currently seeking a Fiscal and Policy Analyst to assist the Research Bureau in a variety of duties including: tax credit evaluation and administration, fiscal estimates, statistical reporting, and revenue forecasting. The Research and Policy Division is responsible for:

• Fiscal estimates
• Statistical reporting
• Tax credit evaluation and administration
• Revenue and economic forecasting and briefings
• Policy development and oversight
• External communications and presentations
• Legislative agenda development

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Preparing reports and forecasts concerning State tax receipts, tax credits, and other aspects of State tax administration.
• Completing a tax credit evaluation study including an analysis of the credit’s policy purposes and implications.
• Completing estimates of the fiscal impact of prospective tax-related legislation and providing analysis of tax policy.

Preference will be given to candidates who can clearly describe and/or demonstrate the following:

• Education, expertise, and experience in conducting research, providing written analyses, and presenting orally
• Education, expertise, and experience in conducting analyses of large data sets
• Education, expertise, and experience using statistical or data analytical software such as R, SAS, and SPSS

Employer Highlights:

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Questions?

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support the state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level of our organization. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Six years of full-time professional-level work experience in budget analysis, economic analysis, financial management, accounting, or management analysis work.
• All of the following (a and b):
• A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience in budget analysis, economic analysis, financial management, accounting, or management analysis work; and
• A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in public or business administration, economics, finance, or accounting equals one year of full-time experience.