Revenue Economist

Job Description
- Revenue Economist (260006CV)

Taxation

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Katie Schuler
- Katie.

Schulero.gov For all other inquiries please contact the HR Mainline at  or email the staffing team

Northland 3rd Floor 4485 Northland Ridge Boulevard Columbus 43229

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $31.25 - $43.27

Full-time

Union :
Exempt from Union

Economics and Development

Technical Skills :
Economics and Development

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement, we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, and responsiveness in each interaction.

Taxation is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training, a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), tuition reimbursement, health and wellness programs, work-life balance initiatives, and opportunities for career advancement.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking to fill one (1) Tax Economist position in the Tax Analysis Division.

The purpose of the Tax Analysis Division is to maintain a continuous study of the practical operation of all taxation and revenue laws of the state, the manner in which and extent to which such laws provide revenues for the support of the state and its political subdivisions, the probable effect upon such revenue of possible changes in existing laws, and the possible enactment of measures providing for other forms of taxation.

A Tax Economist performs a wide range of research activities. A Tax Economist analyzes proposed tax changes (e.g., new taxes, changes to existing taxes) to determine revenue impacts for policy makers including the Governor and the General Assembly.

The Tax Economist also analyzes existing taxes to provide detailed information and insight into tax receipts and forecasts of future results. Additionally, the Tax Economist performs tax policy research.

• Evaluating the impact of proposed tax changes on state tax receipts
• Analyzing existing taxes for revenue impact and providing forecasts of future results
• Conducting research on tax policy issues

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone:  or by email to:
Accessibilityo.gov .

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Completion of graduate core program in economics, statistics, business administration or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in use of statistical software (e.g., SAS), query languages & data base analysis techniques; 36mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in tax law & government structure & process (e.g., laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders & agency rules pertaining to taxation);

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp.…