Revenue Fiscal Analyst 2

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg is seeking a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 2 to manage major fiscal analysis projects, assess policy impacts, and ensure compliance across Sales, Use Tax, and related regulations.

The role emphasizes detailed data analysis, preparation of recommendations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Telework possibilities may be available within PA besides in-office duties.

Qualifications

• One year as Revenue Fiscal Analyst 1 or equivalent
• Two years of experience in fiscal analysis with a master's degree in economics, business administration, statistics, mathematics, or computer science
• Three years of technical experience in fiscal analysis with a bachelor's degree including thirty credits in economics, statistics, mathematics, and/or computer science
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training
• Two years of professional tax accounting or tax auditing experience
• You must be able to perform essential job functions
• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information and is subject to Pub 1075 background checks

Responsibilities

• Analyze Fiscal Data: Conduct specialized and detailed financial and tax accounting analyses of complex pass-through business organizations
• Assess Proposed Policies: Design and study legislative and administrative proposals to predict effects and financial performance
• Evaluate Program Compliance: Analyze the effectiveness of specialized examination programs to ensure compliance
• Communicate Findings: Suggest policy and process improvements, identify new problem areas, and prepare non-compliance recommendations
• Review Tax Returns: Analyze various tax returns, business and non-profit operations to determine compliance and reflect tax liabilities
• Support Revisions: Research PA, federal, and multi-state tax laws; assist with revisions to regulations, policies, and bulletins

Education

Master's degree in economics or related field

Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in economics, statistics, mathematics, and/or computer science

Any equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location: Dauphin County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2026-58232

Job Code: 01290

Position ID: 00100498

Department: Department of Revenue

Division: RV BDRA Sls Use Tx Dsk Rvw Div

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Desk Review and Analysis, Sales and Use Tax Desk Review Division

Worksite Address: 393 Walnut Street

City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17128

Union: Non Union

Bargaining Unit: A3

Pay Group: ST08

Opening Date: 09/14/2026

Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

THE POSITION

As a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 2 with our Bureau of Desk Review and Analysis, Sales and Use Tax Desk Review Division, you will be responsible for all aspects of major fiscal analysis projects. This role plans desk review strategies, analyzes complex financial data, and contributes to efforts that ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position examines and analyzes complex individual and multi-tiered entity tax returns, business structures, and related projects. Work determines compliance with PA Personal Income Tax laws, Sales and Use Tax laws, Small Games of Chance laws, and related regulations and policies with a focus on Sales, Use, and Hotel Occupancy tax returns. As a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Analyze Fiscal Data: Conduct specialized and highly detailed financial and tax accounting analyses of complex pass-through business organizations
• Assess Proposed Policies: Design and conduct studies of legislative and administrative proposals to predict potential effects and the performance of financial conditions
• Evaluate Program Compliance: Analyze the effectiveness of the specialized examination programs to ensure compliance
• Communicate Findings: Suggest policy and process improvements, identify potential new problem areas to be researched, and prepare recommendations of non-compliance issues
• Review Tax Returns: Analyze various types of tax returns, business and non-profit operations, to determine compliance and make appropriate adjustments to correctly reflect the tax liabilities
• Support Revisions: Research PA, federal, and multi-state tax laws; assist with preparing revisions to regulations, policies, and bulletins

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in fiscal analysis and a master's degree in economics, business administration, statistics, mathematics, or computer science; or
• Three years 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess at least two years of professional tax accounting or tax auditing experience.
• 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.

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.