Fiscal & Policy Analyst Senior

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; and 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

Preference will be given to candidates who clearly describe their education, expertise, and experience in the following in their application and resume:

• 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.

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

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. 

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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games. 

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

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

1) Seven years of full-time professional-level work experience in budget analysis, financial management, accounting, law, or management analysis work.

2) All of the following (a, b, and c):
 a. One year of full-time professional-level work experience in budget analysis, financial management, accounting, law, or management analysis work; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or 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; and 
c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or 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, law, economics, finance, or accounting equals one year of full-time experience

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