Revenue Fiscal Analyst 1

Commonwealth of PA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 1 to shape tax administration and compliance statewide. You will analyze operations, develop and manage discovery projects, and promote voluntary compliance across tax systems.

Role emphasizes program planning, resource allocation, and collaboration with teams, with potential part-time telework and a standard 8:30–5:00 schedule, Mon–Fri, in Harrisburg or approved remote location.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credits in economics, statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants may qualify if within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial, statistical, and operational analyses of enforcement programs.
• Determine and recommend efficient allocation of resources for each initiative.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to share best practices and study cases.
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing enforcement, collections, and audit strategies.
• Lead design and implementation of bureau tax compliance programs based on data and resources.
• Prepare reports, present project status, and draft notices and correspondence.

Education

Master’s degree in economics, business administration, statistics, mathematics, or computer science

Bachelor’s degree including thirty credits in economics, statistics, mathematics, and/or computer science

Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

THE POSITION

In this Revenue Fiscal Analyst 1 role, you will have the chance to shape tax administration and compliance programs statewide. As part of our Bureau of Registration and Taxpayer Management, Discovery Division, this role analyzes existing operations as well as develops, implements, and manages discovery projects. Your efforts with our team will help promote voluntary compliance while supporting fairness across tax collection systems.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is responsible for all aspects of compliance program development. Its analysis, planning, and project management work is essential for supporting fair and effective tax enforcement and collections across the state. As a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Comprehensive Analysis: Perform detailed financial, statistical, and operational analyses of enforcement programs and operations
• Program Improvements: Determine and recommend the most effective and efficient allocation of resources for each initiative
• Collaboration: Work with internal and external teams share best practices and select and study specific cases
• Operations Support: Assist with planning, developing, and implementing enforcement, collections, and examination and audit strategies
• Project Management: Lead the design and implementation of bureau tax compliance programs based on tax gaps, available data, and personnel and system resources
• Communication: Prepare reports of findings, present projects’ status and results, and draft notices, forms, and correspondence

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are a choice of either 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a 60-minute lunch or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch, Monday - Friday.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A master’s degree in economics, business administration, statistics, mathematics, or computer science; or
• One year of technical experience in fiscal analysis and a bachelor’s degree including thirty credits in economics, statistics, mathematics, and/or computer science; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

This position is notsubject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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