Economist Senior

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUEFunding Arizona’s future through excellence in innovation, exceptional customer service and public servant-led continuous improvement.

Job Location:

Support Division
1600 West Monroe Street. Phoenix, AZ

Posting Details:

Salary: $80,000- $88,000
Grade: 23
Closing Date: 10/15/26

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Revenue (ADOR) our mission is to Serve Taxpayers! ADOR is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about ADOR please visit azdor.gov. Come Join the ADOR Team!

The Economist Senior is responsible for conducting research and completing reporting on the collection and distribution of state and local taxes collected by the Department, forecasting revenue for various tax types, and also for the preparation and evaluation of the financial impacts of proposed revenue and expenditure legislation. Additionally, this role is responsible for the preparation of statutorily required reports and may serve as staff on one or more Commission committees.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties Include but are not limited to:

Research, Analysis, and Reporting:

• Performs research, analysis, forecasting, and evaluations related to the collection and distribution of taxes collected by the department
• Researches, prepares, and evaluates the financial impacts of proposed revenue and expenditure legislation
  Conducts independent research and/or serves as a project leader in research groups to conduct complex studies
• Prepares statutorily-required reports in full or in part, as well as other general reporting requests, as needed
• Conducts research as appropriate within the goals and objectives of the agency
• Responds to technical research requests, in some cases using advanced statistical methods such as regression and time series analysis, from the Director, Deputy Director, the Governor's Office, the Legislature, the public and other government agencies (in-state and out-of-state). May identify tax return errors and processing problems during research and recommends corrective action

Leads and/or Supports Special Projects

• Serves as a group lead or participates as a team member for the research efforts of special projects, such as department implementation of legislation, as needed
• Administers programs as directed by statute, such as tax credit programs, as needed
• Serves as staff for one or more Commission committees, such as the Economic Estimates Commission and/or the Property Tax Oversight Commission, as needed

Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and other continuing education opportunities.
• Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following:
  
  -Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
• Completes all required training in a timely manner.
• Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.
• May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested. Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
• Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of federal and state tax laws statutes, regulations, and court rules
• Working knowledge of Department policies and…