Policy Analyst

Title: Policy Analyst

State Role Title: Policy Planning Specialist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation seeks an efficient and effective professional to serve as the Legislative Policy Analyst in the Office of Customer & Taxpayer Services. This role will support the agency-wide Legislative Implementation Team by analyzing legislation to identify administrative cost impacts and develop documentation identifying legislative changes and requirements. This position reports to the Director of Legislative Implementation and works collaboratively with staff throughout the agency in support of legislative impact analysis and implementation activities.

As the Policy Analyst, you will conduct activities such as…
• Provide documentation identifying legislative changes needed, including updates to forms and instructions, systems, procedures, training material, annual presentations, and web content to support the legislative implementation process
• Maintain reference material/spreadsheets documenting tax provisions and attributes over time
• Provide analysis of legislation during General Assembly sessions to support administrative impact assessment and cost estimating processes
• Provide verification that forms, instructions, system change requirements, and other guidance comply with legislative mandates

The position is located at our Main Street Center location in Richmond, Virginia.

The schedule is hybrid with 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 telework days on Monday and Friday.

The anticipated hiring salary is commensurate with experience up to $80,000.

As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as:

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.

At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of federal, state, or local tax matters and policies
• Experience in analyzing and resolving complex issues
• Skills in various software products, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Working knowledge of legislative processes at federal, state, or local levels
• Experience developing documentation or other communications in a collaborative or team environment
• Experience communicating complex issues, both orally and in writing
• Experience reviewing documents for consistency and accuracy related to legal, policy, technical, or procedural requirements

Additional Considerations

• Experience conducting in-depth research, analysis, and effectively summarizing findings in talking point formats and/or visual formats such as charts, diagrams, tables, etc.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. Selected candidates require a valid Driver’s License.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3608.

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.