Business Analyst 2

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is:

• Associate degree in business administration or related field or four years of experience as a business analyst or related work.

• Other combinations of education or experience are evaluated on an individual basis.

• Experience should include advance computer skills or office operations and remittance processing technologies.

Our services impactEVERY Montanan!

MISSION STATEMENT

To be the nations most citizen oriented efficiently administered state tax agency.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes property appraisals alcoholic beverage laws cannabis laws and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Information Management and Collections Division serves Montana citizens and businesses through processing tax returns refunds and payments timely and accurately integrating improved technology to enhance the user experience increasing electronic filing resolving overdue debt and collection other state debt.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health dental and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12648/year toward these benefits.
• Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
• Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling legal assistance well-being coaching financial information which are free resources.
• Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17% vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
• Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
• Sick leave- 12 days a year.
• 11 holidays including a floating holiday which can be used any time.
• Flexible hours.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at In addition to employee benefits there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

DUTIES

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Information Management and Collections Division of Department of Revenue. Duties include coordinating the ongoing planning process analysis development implementation and monitoring of the unit and divisions activities methods and systems to collect outstanding tax liabilities or data. The incumbent provides consultation technical assistance training and outreach to internal and external users to promote effective program and system operations. This includes overseeing system research enhancement validation readiness and reporting projects. The position resides in the Statewide Collections and Program Planning. The position reports to the Statewide Collections and Program Planning Unit Manager. This position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

• Debt collection processes and the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

• Accounting practices

• Contract management

• Data management

• Business administration

• Information systems management

• Communications

• Program management and project planning

• Public communication principles

• System and program support

• State and federal tax laws rules and regulations

Skills in:

• Research and analysis

• Technical troubleshooting

• Escalation and support techniques

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Conflict resolution

• Microsoft programs and other data base applications

• Written Verbal and interpersonal communication

You would be a great fit for this position if you have:

• Demonstrate self-motivation and follow instructions

• Provide timely customer service

• Handling multiple priorities under deadlines

• Organize multiple tasks

• Very detail oriented

• Follow instructions

• Interpret complex business structures interrelated accounting systems methodologies and financial reports.

Working Conditions

• Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time including weekends.
• May need to work at a computer daily for 8 or more hours at a time.
• Office environment
• Lifting is infrequent less than 50 pounds.
• Some travel may be required.

To be considered for any DOR position applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (or )

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit the following application material:

Resume

Cover letter

Complete state application

Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

Special Requirements

Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:

Criminal Background Checks. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed.

Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed.

Applicant Pool Statement:If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite however the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisors approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Fulltime telework is not available.

This position does require you to be in-office.

Training Assignment:This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).