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Tax Policy Manager, Property Analysis Coordinator (Tax Policy Specialist 4)
2026-04-06 State of Washington all cities,AK
Description:
Qualifications
The required qualifications are key competencies that have been successfully demonstrated through experience or education. To join our team, you must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
To be considered
*Note - Incomplete applications and applications received without the requested attachments may be disqualified.*
To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and birth date before attaching.
Questions?
Hello, my name is Lance and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.
Please contact any part of the Staffing team at or give me a call (360) ###-####.
Supplemental Information
The Human Resource Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.
If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-###-####. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-###-####.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Incomplete applications or applications received without these materials may be disqualified. Did you attach the following?
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Although this opportunity may have telework options, you must reside in Washington State. Do you live in or plan to relocate to Washington State?
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Will you now or in the future require the Department of Revenue to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
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How did you hear about the Department of Revenue as a possible employer?
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Salary: $7,254.00 - $9,760.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-053
Department: Dept. of Revenue
Division: Research & Fiscal Analysis
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
Closing Date: 4/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The Department of Revenue's Research and Fiscal Analysis (RFA) Division isexcited to announce an incredible opportunity as a Tax Policy Manager, Property Analysis Coordinator (Tax Policy Specialist 4). This position coordinates and certifies the state property tax levy, as well as conducts tax and economic impact studies of major importance for the agency and other stateagencies, including the implementation, direction, and review of all aspects of a study, including the assessment of impacts and policy implications from the agency perspective.
The Department of Revenue is responsible for maintaining a tax research section. The Research and Fiscal Analysis division conducts constant observation and economic investigation of the effectiveness and adequacy of revenue laws of this state in order to assist the Governor, the Legislature, and the Director in estimation of revenue, analysis of tax measures, and determination of the administrative feasibility ofproposed tax legislation.
Candidate screening will begin as early as March 31, 2026, and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for .
Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see about why Revenue is a great place to work.
Please review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified.
Duties
Conduct tax and economic impact studies of major importance for the agency and other state agencies, including the implementation, direction, and review of all aspects of a study, including the assessment of impacts and policy implications from the agency perspective. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team environment and enjoy data mining and researching complex information, with keen insight to interpret and project trends, this position is for you.
Other essential functions of this position are:
- Supervising staff, including coordinating the division's work products, mentoring, and coaching lower-level staff.
- Preparing and/or reviewing fiscal notes and fiscal estimates for the Governor, the Legislature, and agency Executive staff in support of the legislative process.
- Providing fiscal, quantitative, and economic information, and formulating policy recommendations for the efficient administration of taxes and sound tax policy.
- Ensuring proper calculation and certification of the state property tax levy.
Qualifications
The required qualifications are key competencies that have been successfully demonstrated through experience or education. To join our team, you must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:
- Proven ability as a project manager or team leader to include leadership, analytical thinking, policy development, research and analysis, project management, technical proficiency, and interpersonal and communication skills. Able to design and execute highly technical reports or studies, work with technical advisory groups, and direct the work of a professional staff.
- Experience with and understanding of research and analysis, as well as knowledge of data organization.
- Ability to program at an advanced level using SAS or a similar statistical analysis programming tool (For example: STATA, R, PYTHON, and SQL).
- Lead and mentor professional staff.
- Direct the work of analysts involved in research and analysis.
- Serve as an expert coordinating critical work products.
- Review and provide positive and constructive feedback to lower-level analysts.
- Conduct quantitative impact studies.
- Implement, direct, and review all aspects of a study.
- Develop appropriate estimating methodologies and prepare complex estimates.
- Provide quantitative and economic information and formulate recommendations.
- Provide technical feedback on internal and external customer reports.
- Research highly complex topics, such as federal, state, and local tax laws and policies.
- Conduct in-depth research, offering valuable insights and analytical support to resolve complex questions.
- Provide quantitative and economic information to answer questions.
- Provide quantitative information and analytical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead projects to develop solutions to sensitive issues.
- Coordinate the activities of project participants.
- Coach and mentor lower-level analysts.
- Coordinate the writing and preparation of research reports, the measurement of processes, and the preparation of graphics and other descriptive materials.
- Use computer applications at a high level, including Microsoft Office products as well as statistical analysis or programming tools used to predict collections, expenditures, and determine compliance or participation levels.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to analyze and resolve technical flaws.
- Handle highly charged and sensitive situations. Facilitate discussions to arrive at agreed-upon solutions.
- Advise on highly complex and sensitive matters.
- Effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders through clear and concise correspondence.
- Experience with Washington property tax data collection, analysis, and understanding of the Washington state property tax levy
- For the competencies listed in the required qualifications, preference will be given to leadership, studies, research, analysis, and project management related to federal, state, or local taxes or benefit programs.
- For the competencies listed in the required qualifications, preference will be given to working with stakeholders involved in the legislative process, such as the governor, legislators, legislative staff, lobbyists, or others working in government.
- The ability to program at an advanced level using SAS.
- Experience supervising lower-level staff.
- Ten years of experience that includes progressive advancement in leadership, analytical thinking, policy development, research and analysis, project management, technical proficiency, and interpersonal and communication skills.
- A bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, taxation, public finance, accounting, mathematics, data science, data analytics, or other closely allied field AND six years of professional experience in economics, statistical analysis, public finance, or tax administration.
- A master's degree in economics, statistics, taxation, public finance, accounting, mathematics, data science, data analytics, or other closely allied field AND four years of professional experience in economics, statistical analysis, public finance, or tax administration.
- A Ph.D. degree in economics, statistics, taxation, public finance, accounting, mathematics, data science, data analytics, or other closely allied field AND two years of professional experience in economics, statistical analysis, public finance, or tax administration.
To be considered
- Complete your online application in detail, as it will be used as your initial resume.
- Attach a cover letter explaining your knowledge, skills, abilities, and desire for this position.
- Attach a writing sample that shows your ability to convey complex data or information to a broad audience (either internal or external).
*Note - Incomplete applications and applications received without the requested attachments may be disqualified.*
To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and birth date before attaching.
Questions?
Hello, my name is Lance and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.
Please contact any part of the Staffing team at or give me a call (360) ###-####.
Supplemental Information
The Human Resource Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.
If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-###-####. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-###-####.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
01
Incomplete applications or applications received without these materials may be disqualified. Did you attach the following?
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample
02
Although this opportunity may have telework options, you must reside in Washington State. Do you live in or plan to relocate to Washington State?
- Yes
- No
03
Will you now or in the future require the Department of Revenue to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
- Yes
- No
04
How did you hear about the Department of Revenue as a possible employer?
- Family/Friends
- State Employee
- School Representative/Professor
- Career Counselor
- Job/Career Fair
- Social Media Contact
- Other
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