Tax Analysis Division Director (State Division Administrator 17)

Tax Analysis Division Director (State Division Administrator 17) State of Michigan - 3.7 Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time $117,682 - $159,990 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Resource allocation Legislative analysis Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Fiscal management Government policy analysis Workflow management (operations management method) Research Financial analysis Tax research Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Team management Task prioritization Legislation Senior level Leadership 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description Job Description The State of Michigan seeks an experienced and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Administrator of the Tax Analysis Division within the Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis (ORTA). This position provides strategic direction and operational oversight for Michigan's primary fiscal estimating and tax research unit. The Division's mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent fiscal estimates and tax analyses that inform decision makers, strengthen public policy, and support sound state financial management. The Administrator ensures the Division produces expert fiscal and revenue analysis across all areas of Michigan taxation.

Position Overview:

The Administrator directs a team of professional economists who are responsible for producing high-quality fiscal and legislative analysis, maintaining analytical rigor, and meeting critical deadlines. The Division provides essential analysis and recommendations to the Governor, State Treasurer, and State Budget Director. This position defines work objectives, establishes priorities, and oversees the workflow of subordinate staff to ensure the Division meets its statutory and policy responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership for the Tax Analysis Division, ensuring delivery of accurate and timely fiscal and revenue analyses. Direct and manage a team of economists engaged in complex tax research, legislative review, and fiscal estimating. Oversee preparation of fiscal analyses for proposed legislation, including revenue estimates and impact modeling. Ensure completion of mandated reports and ongoing analysis across all major Michigan tax types. Establish work priorities, allocate resources, and maintain Division performance standards. Advise executive leadership—including the Governor, State Treasurer, and State Budget Director—on fiscal implications of tax policy proposals. Represent the Department of Treasury in presenting fiscal analyses to stakeholders such as legislators, legislative staff, and the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies. Translate complex tax and fiscal issues into clear, actionable insights for policymakers.

Desired Competencies:

Strong leadership and team-management capabilities. Expertise in fiscal analysis, tax policy, or related economic fields. Excellent analytical reasoning skills with the ability to manage high-stakes, time-sensitive work. Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to explain complex economic issues in accessible terms for non-technical audiences. Commitment to transparency, accuracy, and public-service values. View entire State Division Administrator 17 position description. (Download PDF reader) View the State Division Administrator 17 job specification. (Download PDF reader) Treasury Careers - Learn more about why Treasury is a Great Place to Work! Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

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A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying 'professional experience' is only taken into consideration post-bachelor's degree. Experience Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience. Alternate Education and Experience Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your

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college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Official Transcripts. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts. Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by CHEA. Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Hybrid Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For remote work performance, this position requires a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time. E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Interviews. Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams. AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

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Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile. The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.