Sr. Economist Economist

Title: Sr. Economist / Economist

State Role Title:Policy Planning Spec III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location:Main Street Center

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation is seeking an expert-level Economist to join the Economic Analysis Unit. This senior-level role provides critical analytical support to the Secretary of Finance the Tax Commissioner and the Economic Analysis Director in the areas of revenue estimation public finance and tax policy analysis.

The Economist Sr. will lead research efforts evaluating tax policy changes and emerging issues affecting Virginias economy and state revenue collections. The successful candidate will deliver data-driven insights develop highquality revenue estimates and communicate findings in a clear and accessible manner to audiences without technical backgrounds.

The Economic Analysis Unit is responsible for reviewing all state tax legislation assessing the fiscal impact of proposed changes and analyzing the state implications of federal tax actions. The unit also evaluates potential executive and legislative initiatives and serves as a key resource on complex and highly technical tax issues.

This position is ideal for a highly motivated professional with strong analytical skills and significant experience in economics public finance or related work.



This position will be required to report to the Main Street Centre office in Richmond VA.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule which would allow for telework on Monday and Friday and in office work required for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

The anticipated hiring salary range is $80000 $100000 commensurate with experience.

This position may be filled as an entry-level Economist (pay band 5) if the applicant pool does not meet the minimum requirements of an expert-level Economist.

As a member of the Virginia Tax team you can expect additional benefits such as:

Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.
12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation sick volunteer and personal leave!
Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
Got student loans You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Participation in the Virginia Retirement System VA 457 Deferred Comp and more.

At Virginia Tax

We are dedicated resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers expectations. Not only do we serve the public but we are also the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

-Demonstrated experience and skills with statistical techniques and statistics packages including advanced Excel skills

- Experience or the ability to conduct economic research interpret data and present analytical and statistical results to a non-technical audience

- Experience drafting highly technical documents in a clear and concise manner

- Experience communicating complex issues in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing

- Considerable knowledge of economic theory
- Considerable understanding of quantitative and qualitative research techniques

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment

- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and adjust work due to changing priorities

- Ability to work overtime during the legislative session and as needed

Additional Considerations

- Work experience in economics public policy statistics or related field

- Experience withSASandSQL/Oracle

- Understanding of tax legislation and/or analysis and experience developing revenue estimates

- Knowledge of public finance principles

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their Virginia state tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history tax compliance and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race sex color national or ethnic origin religion genetics age veteran status political affiliation or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities if requested during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed please contact Human Resources at .

Virginia Tax participates in E-Verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS at or DBVI at .

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.