Lead Tax Policy Analyst

Title: Lead Tax Policy Analyst

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Policy Development Division is seeking a Lead Tax Policy Analyst to provide staff support to the Tax Commissioner and the executive and legislative branches of state government. In this role, you will lead a team that assists with the development of tax policy, application of existing policy, analysis of pending state and federal legislation and litigation, and formulation or review of potential executive or legislative initiatives. The Lead Tax Policy Analyst will also serve as a resource/liaison on highly technical and complex tax issues with persons and groups, both within and outside the agency. This role will serve as a mentor/coach to tax analysts and will work closely with the Tax Policy Director to establish goals for the unit and ensure administrative responsibilities are performed in a timely manner.

This position is for existing Virginia Tax employees only.

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 may require overtime during the legislative session.

Anticipated hiring salary is commensurate with experience up to $110,000

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Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax statutes, regulations, and sub-regulatory guidance; prefer experience analyzing tax issues over tax preparation
• Considerable knowledge of one or more major tax areas (sales tax, income tax, or local tax)
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and resolve complex issues relating to state and local taxation
• Working knowledge of policy development and legislative principles, e.g., how a bill becomes law, how to draft legislation, talking points, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to draft highly technical documents in a clear and concise manner
• Skill in communicating complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing

Additional Considerations

• Considerable working knowledge of project management principles and demonstrated ability to manage individual and/or team projects; experience participating in agency-wide legislative projects preferred
• Considerable understanding and experience developing and applying tax policies
• Experience working with the Virginia General Assembly and drafting/analyzing state tax legislation
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment; adjust priorities in order to complete sensitive projects; and meet critical deadlines on multiple projects within a tight timeframe
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, mentor, and coach others

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3115 and 2.22-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position is designated to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form on or before the date the office or position is assumed and annually thereafter.
All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov