Income Tax Analysis Coordinator (TPS4)
State of Washington
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Job summary
The Department of Revenue's Research and Fiscal Analysis Division is seeking an Income Tax Analysis Coordinator - Tax Policy Specialist 4 (TPS4) to support Washington's income tax analyses enacted in 2026.
This role conducts tax and economic impact studies, prepares fiscal notes, and collaborates with leadership and legislators to ensure sound revenue policy. Strong analytical, project leadership, and communication skills are essential.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in economics, taxation, public administration, public finance, statistics, accounting, mathematics, data analysis, or closely allied field and six years of professional experience.
- A master’s degree substitutes for one year of experience.
- A PhD substitutes for two years of experience.
- Experience interpreting and analyzing complex language and applying quantitative methods.
- Experience managing or leading projects.
- Experience conducting tax, economic, or fiscal research using statistical programming tools (SAS/SQL/STATA/R).
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing professional staff and leading teams.
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Conduct tax and economic impact studies for the agency and other state agencies, including the implementation, direction, and review of studies, and assessment of impacts and policy implications.
- Prepare and review fiscal notes and other economic and fiscal impact analyses for proposed law changes and economic policy issues for the Legislature, OFM, and the Governor's Office.
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Job description
The Department of Revenue's Research and Fiscal Analysis (RFA) Division is excited to announce an incredible opportunity as our Income Tax Analysis Coordinator - Tax Policy Specialist 4 (TPS4).
The Department of Revenue is responsible for maintaining a tax research section. The Research and Fiscal Analysis division conducts constant observation and economic investigation of the effectiveness and adequacy of revenue laws of this state to assist the Governor, the Legislature, and the Director in estimation of revenue, analysis of tax measures, and determination of the administrative feasibility of proposed tax legislation.
Candidate screening will begin as early as July 21, 2026, and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
- Conducting tax and economic impact studies of major importance for the agency and other state agencies, including the implementation, direction, and review of all aspects of a study, including the assessment of impacts and policy implications from the agency perspective.
- Preparing and reviewing fiscal notes and other economic and fiscal impact analyses on proposed law changes and economic policy issues for the Legislature, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the Governor's Office.
Developing ability to interpret and analyze complex language and apply quantitative methods, gained through progressive experience performing analytical, research, or data-driven work.
Progressive experience managing or leading projects, including coordinating participants, developing project plans, overseeing deliverables, or facilitating consensus solutions, demonstrated through prior roles with project responsibilities.
Demonstrated skill in conducting complex tax, economic, or fiscal research using statistical programming tools such as SAS, SQL, STATA, R, Python, or similar applications, demonstrated through prior professional or academic research assignments requiring technical analysis.
Progressive experience supervising, mentoring, or developing professional staff, demonstrated through prior roles evaluating performance, coaching lower level staff, or leading teams.
Proven ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences—including executive leadership, legislators, or interested parties—supported by experience preparing reports, correspondence, or technical briefings.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under time pressure, including meeting tight deadlines and managing competing high priority assignments, gained through experience in fast paced settings.
Progressive experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders—such as agency executives, legislative staff, local governments, or policy advisors—to resolve technical issues and provide objective consultation, demonstrated through being involved in engagement of interested parties.
Proven ability to prepare and oversee the production of complex deliverables—including reports, graphics, estimates, or supporting documentation—gained through experience managing workflows, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
- Uses an equitable and inclusive approach.
Learn about our Core Equity Competencies to understand the foundational skills, mindsets, and approaches we value and cultivate in our workforce.
- Knowledge of Federal Income Tax data, analysis, or research gained through progressive experience.
- Demonstrated skill in conducting complex tax, economic, or fiscal research using the statistical programming tool SAS.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze complex legislative language and apply advanced quantitative methods—gained through progressive experience preparing fiscal notes, policy analyses, or economic impact studies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local tax policy—acquired through progressively responsible experience in tax administration, economic analysis, or quantitative tax research—sufficient to advise on implications and operational impacts.
- Experience with and understanding of Washington's tax structure, and the department’s data.
- Proven ability to manage or lead analytical projects, including coordinating participants, developing project plans, overseeing deliverables, and achieving consensus solutions, supported by experience leading research, economic, or policy-focused initiatives.
in economics, taxation, public administration, public finance, statistics, accounting, mathematics, data analysis, or closely allied field AND six years of professional experience in economics, statistical analysis, public finance or tax administration.
A master’s degree in economics, taxation, public administration, public finance, statistics, accounting, mathematics, data analysis, or closely allied field will substitute for one year of experience.
A PhD degree in economics, taxation, public administration, public finance, statistics, accounting, mathematics, data analysis, or closely allied field will substitute for two years of experience.
- Complete your online application in detail.
- Attach a resume.
- Attach a letter of interest.
After receipt of your application, all qualified applicants will be contacted directly to provide audit materials relevant to the industry you are applying for. Please do not attach any audit materials to your application.
Throughout our selection process, we will also be evaluating candidates for knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and capacity for effective leadership that aligns with the culture of DOR.
To take advantage of Veteran's preference, please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
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