Remote Policy & Operations Lead – Tax Policy

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Revenue invites applications for Policy and Operations Manager (TPS 4) in Tumwater. Lead policy development for ARHD, supervise Tax Policy Specialists, and oversee APA hearings and informal reviews to resolve taxpayer disputes.

Role requires Washington-licensed attorney status, taxation expertise, and strong leadership, communication, and policy-analytic skills. Hybrid work with remote options is available.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• An LL.M or master’s degree in taxation.
• Five years of experience as a practicing attorney, assistant attorney general, or hearings examiner in a governmental agency, or one year as a Tax Policy Specialist 2.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor ARHD policies and procedures for prompt, fair, and efficient resolution of informal excise tax reviews and APA appeals.
• Supervise a team of Tax Policy Specialists who draft determinations and conduct hearings.
• Present the department's case at informal excise tax hearings before the WA State Board of Tax Appeals.
• Collaborate with other policy and operating divisions on special projects.
• Coordinate training programs and staff assignments.

Skills

Legal licensure

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Accountability & caseload management

Editing & reviewing

Stress management

Developing others

Decision making

Equity competencies

Education

Law degree (JD/LLB)

LL.M or Master’s in taxation

Five years’ practice as attorney or related governmental role

Job description

State of Washington’s Department of Revenue invites applications for Policy and Operations Manager (TPS 4) in Tumwater. Lead policy development for ARHD, supervise Tax Policy Specialists, and oversee APA hearings and informal reviews to resolve taxpayer disputes.

Role requires Washington-licensed attorney status, taxation expertise, and strong leadership, communication, and policy-analytic skills. Hybrid work with remote options is available.