Departmental Analyst 9-P11

State of Michigan; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan Department of Treasury seeks a skilled analyst to perform research and analysis on business tax laws. The role involves data gathering, reporting with actionable recommendations, and coordination with the Tax Compliance Bureau and the Attorney General’s Office.

Education requires a bachelor's degree; professional experience scales with grade level. Remote work is available three days per week with on-site days as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major required.
• Professional experience thresholds vary by grade level.
• Experience in research, data analysis and policy development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on state tax laws and related policies.
• Gather data and prepare reports with recommendations for next steps.
• Coordinate with Treasury’s Tax Compliance Bureau and with the Attorney General’s Office.
• Develop policies, procedures and guidelines related to the work.
• May occasionally be called as a witness in legal or administrative hearings.
• Oversee inventory and packing when an external entity processes an Order of Entry.

Job description

This position offers the ability to work remotely three days per week with a Flexible/Hybrid work schedule.

This position performs significant research and analysis assignments related to various business tax laws administered by the Department of Treasury. This position gathers data and conducts studies to determine where gaps may exist. Consolidates data and prepares reports with recommendations for next steps to move entity into alignment. Oversees inventory and packing when an external entity executes an Order of Entry. This position provides consultation and coordination with Treasury’s Tax Compliance Bureau and with the Attorney General’s Office where appropriate. This position is responsible for researching, preparing, and recommending policies, procedures, and guidelines related to the work. This position may occasionally be called as a witness in legal proceedings or administrative hearings related to these functions.

Education

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Please note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying "professional experience" is only considered post bachelor's degree.

• Departmental Analyst 9 – No specific type or amount is required.
• Departmental Analyst 10 – One year of professional experience.
• Departmental Analyst P11 – Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
• Departmental Analyst 9 - P11 – Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Remote Work

For State of Michigan residents, this position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays and must work onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Additional onsite work may be required. The selected candidate must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions while performing the duties of this position, as well as secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time. Remote work is not available if the selected candidate resides outside of the State of Michigan.

E-Verify

The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

AI

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

Interviews

Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary, as instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview.

Fingerprinting

This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code. The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.

Note

Your application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results; however, all applicants can check your application status in their NEOGOV profile.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf

The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.