Revenue Economist Manager

Introduction

Are you a passionate, creative, motivated and talented economist/fiscal analyst, leader or manager?

Are you seeking a challenging opportunity to serve as an economist manager?

Do you want the satisfaction of knowing your work played a key role in tax policy decisions that have statewide impact?

Come and join us in a challenging and rewarding position as a manager to lead our Tax Policy Team that includes Revenue Economist-Confidential positions that conduct research and analysis of state and local tax policy; evaluate, model, and make recommendations pertaining to state aid and state shared revenue programs; develop revenue estimates and economic forecasts; and provide guidance to other executive and legislative agencies on economic conditions.

This position also provides policy analysis to the Administrator and Department of Revenue Secretary. It assigns, reviews, and provides research projects, fiscal notes and revenue estimates as assigned. It directs the completion of biennial and annual requirements relating to individual income and corporate income and franchise taxes, property tax, local government, state shared revenue and state aid, and excise taxes, as well as supports development and improvement of tools used in policy analysis.

This position represents the Department in interagency, legislative, public and other meetings when appropriate.

This position is headquartered in Madison at the on Rimrock Road.

The mission is to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration, while educating and serving the public, our customers, and communities.

The division provides detailed analyses of fiscal and economic policies to the Secretary of Revenue, the Executive Office and other state officials. The division assesses the impact of current and proposed tax laws, prepares official general fund tax revenue estimates used to develop the executive budget, and develops various statistical reports.

The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package including: 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.

Excellent and affordable insurance options.

• Employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Wellness tools and rewards for employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

The classification of this position is a Revenue Economist Manager
, which is in Pay Schedule 81
, Pay Range 01
. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

Background checks

Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas.

DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period

A 2-year Career Executive trial period will be required.

Remote/Telework

Up to 60% remote work is possible. During the first year, you will have the opportunity to gradually increase to 60% (working remotely three days per week) and will report to the 2135 Rimrock Road;
Madison WI building, two days per week within 9 months of your 2-year Career Executive trial period based on performance and workload needs. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin and is subject to change based on business needs.

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience conducting policy research and/or fiscal analysis regarding one of the following tax areas: individual income, corporate tax, franchise taxes, property, excise tax policy, and/or local government issues.
• Experience interpreting statutes, administrative rule provisions, and/or policies.
• Experience summarizing and presenting policy issues.
• Experience as the primary technical expert or key person leading a study or project.
• Experience using statistical and/or analytical software programs (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA, etc.).

Preferred qualifications (additional experience in a minimum of two of the following):

• Experience conducting policy research and/or fiscal analysis regarding two or more of the following tax areas: individual income, corporate tax, franchise taxes, property,…