What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Fiscal Analyst 2 position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you a detail-oriented professional who enjoys complex analytical ventures involving finances and tax policies? Advance your career with the Department of Revenue as a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 2 and provide valuable services throughout the Commonwealth. This is a fantastic opportunity to assist with the creation and execution of major fiscal analysis projects that support both the enforcement of legislation, regulation, policy, and business processes as well as with the collection of tax monies for the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance and the Compliance and Collections Deputate. Share your knowledge and experience and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 2, you will perform comparative fiscal analysis of enforcement programs and operations with the purpose of determining the most effective and efficient allocation of resources for each initiative. Results of these analyses will be used to make recommendations for an annual enforcement resource allocation plan compiled by the bureau. You will also be responsible for determining data sources, gathering data, and conducting impact analysis of proposed new or revised legislation where the basic structure of an existing tax is being altered or a new tax unrelated to existing taxes is being introduced.
This professional participates in planning, development, and implementation of enforcement and collection strategies for the deputate and for the department using personal computing systems, PATH, and other internal and external data sources, including but not limited to, individual and business tax data from the Internal Revenue Service, other state agencies, and local government. Additional duties entail developing and maintaining large databases, preparing comprehensive and detailed analysis and written reports, and performing the assessment of proposal variations on request. We are looking for someone who can work independently with a creative mindset and problem-solving orientation to best serve the taxpayers' and other stakeholders' needs effectively.
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) full-time. Full-time telework status employees are required to work in-office once per month, and may be required to report to office as needed. 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.
- 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:
- One year as a Revenue Fiscal Analyst 1; 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 work experience employing data and statistical analysis using large amounts of complex data housed in data warehousing systems.
- You must possess at least two years of work experience identifying trends and patterns.
- You must possess at least two years of work experience with fact-based decision making.
- You must possess work experience extracting, transforming, and loading data using SQL and Power BI.
- You must possess work experience developing websites and web applications.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Work experience creating maps using ArcGIS
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.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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