Revenue Economist Manager

Revenue Economist Manager State of Wisconsin - Revenue Madison, WI Job Details $49.06 - $58.82 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications Research project management Statistics Technical project management Statistical analysis tools Full Job Description Introduction Are you a passionate, creative, motivated and talented economist/fiscal analyst, leader or manager? Are you seeking a challenging opportunity to serve as an economist manager? Do you want the satisfaction of knowing your work played a key role in tax policy decisions that have statewide impact? Come and join Department of Revenue (DOR) ; Division of Research and Policy in a challenging and rewarding position as a manager to lead our Tax Policy Team that include Revenue Economist-Confidential positions that conduct research and analysis of state and local tax policy; evaluate, model, and make recommendations pertaining to state aid and state shared revenue programs; develop revenue estimates and economic forecasts; and provide guidance to other executive and legislative agencies on economic conditions. This position also provides policy analysis to the Administrator, and Department of Revenue Secretary. This position assigns, reviews, and provides research projects, fiscal notes and revenue estimates as assigned. It directs the completion of biennial and annual requirements relating to individual income and corporate income and franchise taxes, property tax, local government, state shared revenue and state aid, and excise taxes, as well as supports development and improvement of tools used in policy analysis. This position represents the Department in interagency, legislative, public and other meetings when appropriate. This position is headquartered in Madison at the State Revenue Building on Rimrock Road. About Us The Wisconsin Department of Revenue's (DOR) mission is to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration, while educating and serving the public, our customers, and communities. The Division of Research and Policy provides detailed analyses of fiscal and economic policies to the Secretary of Revenue, the Executive Office and other state officials. The division assesses the impact of current and proposed tax laws, prepares official general fund tax revenue estimates used to develop the executive budget, and develops various statistical reports. The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package, this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance!

Our competitive benefits package offers:

Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year. Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more. An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses. A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being. To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator. Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about! This list of eligible candidates established from this announcement may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term) in the next six months within DOR. Position Summary To see the full list of duties view the position description. Salary Information The starting pay rate for this position is between $49.06 - $58.82 per hour ($102,044 - $122,345 annually), depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package! The classification of this position is a Revenue Economist Manager , which is in Pay Schedule 81 , Pay Range 01 . Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

Job Details Background Checks :

Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks. I-9

Requirements :

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period :

A 2-year Career Executive trial period will be required. Remote/Telework up to 60%.

Note:

During the first year, you will have the opportunity to gradually increase to 60% (i.e., working remotely three (3) days per week, and will report to the 2135 Rimrock Road; Madison WI building, two (2) days per week) within 9 months (of your 2 year Career Executive trial period) based on performance and workload needs. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin and is subject to change based on business needs. Qualifications Minimum qualified candidates will have each of the following: Experience conducting policy research and/or fiscal analysis regarding one of the following tax areas: individual income, corporate tax, franchise taxes, property, excise tax policy, and/or local government issues. Experience interpreting statutes, administrative rule provisions, and/or policies. Experience summarizing and presenting policy issues. Experience as the primary technical expert or key person leading a study or project. Experience using statistical and/or analytical software programs (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA, etc.). Well qualified candidates will have experience in a minimum of two (2) of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications): Have experience conducting policy research and/or fiscal analysis regarding two or more of the following tax areas: individual income, corporate tax, franchise taxes, property, excise tax policy, and/or local government issues. Experience summarizing and presenting policy issues to executive leaders or external stakeholders, ideally serving as the subject matter expert. Experience as a manager or supervisor. Experience with program management (e.g., strategic planning including establishing short and long-term goals, developing procedures and policies, monitoring key completion dates, reporting on workload and backlogs, etc.). How To Apply To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Each document should be limited to 4 pages. Pages beyond 4 may be disregarded by the rating panel. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required for the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click "Submit". Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance. Questions can be directed to Linda Weber, Human Resources Specialist-Senior at or 608-261-7687. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Deadline to Apply All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM central time on July 3, 2026.