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Posted: 16-Nov-22
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Tax Policy/Research/Economist
Salary Details:
Anticipated hiring range of $70,000 to $95,000 for expert-level, commensurate with experience. This position may be filled as an entry-level Economist (pay band 5) if the applicant pool does not meet the minimum requirements of an expert-level Economist.
Preferred Education:
Masters
Additional Information:
Telecommuting is allowed.
Internal Number: 00569
Virginia Tax’s Office of Tax Policy is seeking an expert-level Economist in the Policy Development unit. This position will provide staff support to the Office of the Secretary of Finance, Tax Commissioner, and the Policy Development Director in the areas of revenue estimating and analysis, public finance, and tax reform analysis. The Economist will research, collect, verify, forecast, analyze, and interpret tax, fiscal, and economic data, as well as answer inquiries concerning tax and fiscal issues.
The Policy Development unit analyzes all state tax legislation and develops revenue estimates to determine the impact of such legislation. This unit is also responsible for analyzing the state revenue implications of federal tax legislation, reviewing potential executive and legislation initiatives, and serving as a resource on highly technical and complex tax issues.
The candidate must be able to work independently and present data and conclusions in such a way that the results can be understood by those without a technical background. Because of the nature of the work, this position is well-suited for professionals with an advanced degree in economics and/or considerable related work experience.
This position will be required to report to the Richmond, VA office as business needs dictate.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.
Anticipated hiring range of $70,000 to $95,000 for expert-level, commensurate with experience.
This position may be filled as an entry-level Economist (pay band 5) if the applicant pool does not meet the minimum requirements of an expert-level Economist.
Did you know that over 8 million citizens rely on more than $34 billion of revenue the Virginia Department of Taxation collects to fund government services that affect their daily lives? Virginia Tax, headquartered in Richmond, is responsible for administering 37 state and local taxes, sales and use taxes, and miscellaneous excise taxes with integrity, efficiency, and consistency. Virginia Tax works directly with individual and business taxpayers and local governments to ensure the Commonwealth’s revenue is collected and taxes administered with fairness, diligence, and integrity.
This position may be filled as an entry-level Economist (pay band 5) if the applicant pool does not meet the minimum requirements of an expert-level Economist.
Did you know that over 8 million citizens rely on more than $34 billion of revenue the Virginia Department of Taxation collects to fund government services that affect their daily lives? Virginia Tax, headquartered in Richmond, is responsible for administering 37 state and local taxes, sales and use taxes, and miscellaneous excise taxes with integrity, efficiency, and consistency. Virginia Tax works directly with individual and business taxpayers and local governments to ensure the Commonwealth’s revenue is collected and taxes administered with fairness, diligence, and integrity.
Minimum Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience and skills with statistical techniques and statistics packages, including advanced Excel skills
- Experience or the ability to conduct economic research, interpret data, and present analytical and statistical results to a non-technical audience
- Experience drafting highly technical documents in a clear and concise manner
- Experience communicating complex issues in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing
- Considerable knowledge of economic theory
- Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research techniques
- Understanding of quantitative and qualitative research techniques
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and adjust work due to changing priorities
- Ability to work overtime during the legislative session and as needed
- Bachelor’s degree with coursework in economics, public policy, statistics, or related field; or considerable related experience
- Bachelor’s degree with coursework in economics, public policy, statistics, or related field; or considerable related experience
Preferred:
- Advanced degree with coursework in economics, public policy, statistics, or related field; and/or 2-4 years’ related experience
- Experience with SAS and SQL/Oracle
- Understanding of tax legislation and/or analysis and experience developing revenue estimates
- Knowledge of public finance principles
About Virginia Dept. of Taxation
Virginia Tax’s mission is to serve the public by acting ethically and efficiently in our administration of Virginia’s tax laws. 8 million citizens rely on more than $34 billion of revenue the Virginia Department of Taxation collects to fund government services that affect their daily lives. Virginia Tax, headquartered in Richmond, is responsible for administering 37 state and local taxes, including individual and corporate income taxes, sales and use taxes, and miscellaneous excise taxes with integrity, efficiency, and consistency. Virginia Tax, with approximately one third of our employees being home-based throughout Virginia, serves approximately 5.5 million taxpayers throughout the Commonwealth. The agency works directly with individual and business taxpayers, retail organizations, local governments, members of the General Assembly, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Governor’s Office to ensure the Commonwealth’s revenue is collected and administered with fairness, diligence, and integrity.
https://careers.taxadmin.org/jobs/17779966/senior-economist
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