Role Description

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Research and Policy Division is currently seeking a Fiscal & Policy Analyst Senior. This position will join the Tax Research team, whose responsibilities include:

• Conducting research and providing written analyses of public policy
• Estimating revenues from all tax types
• Modeling and estimating the fiscal impacts of proposed tax legislation
• Providing statistical analyses of various tax measures
• Evaluating and administering tax credits

In this position you will:

• Employ SAS Viya and Tax Research databases to prepare tax receipt and refund forecasts using advanced econometric techniques
• Model the revenue and distributional impacts of tax policy changes using microsimulation models based on taxpayer returns
• Complete various regular statistical reports including and other ad hoc analyses
• Serve as lead author and project manager for annual evaluation of certain tax credits offered by the State
• Prepare estimates of the fiscal impact of proposed changes to the Iowa tax code with a focus on corporation income tax

Qualifications

• Conducting research and providing written analyses of public policy
• Conducting analysis of large data sets
• Knowledge of state and federal tax policy
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Strong preference given to current State of Iowa employees with experience in economics and fiscal policy research

Requirements

• Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position
• A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate
• Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees

Benefits

• 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

Company Description

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.