State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager)

IntroductionThe State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS), is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to serve as State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager), responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Appellate Subdivision of the Legal Services Bureau under the direction of the DRS Tax Litigation Director and DRS General Counsel. What We Can Offer You Visit our NEWState Employee Benefits Overview page!Professional growth and development opportunitiesA healthy work/life balance to all employeesThe State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.Position highlightsThis position will work under the direction of, and have an opportunity to learn from, the DRS Tax Litigation Director and the DRS General Counsel. The attorney hired to fill this State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager) position will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Appellate Subdivision.As a State Program Manager- Appellate Subdivision Attorney (Manager) in the Appellate Subdivision the successful candidate will:Manage assigned staff and operations of the Appellate Subdivision;Manage the daily operations of the Appellate Subdivision with all aspects of administrative protests;Ensure the timely, efficient and orderly progression of administrative protests;Conduct ongoing evaluation of Appellate Subdivision goals and objectives to determine compliance with the Appellate Subdivision's charge to timely and equitably review administrative protests;Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Appellate Subdivision objectives;Prepare memoranda of law and recommendations regarding the most complex protests and administrative matters.In this position, you will be exposed to all aspects of Connecticut tax law and associated collections law across all 40+ of Connecticut's state taxes. Important: Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school, have five years of experience practicing law and be admitted to the Connecticut State Bar. This is a full-time position, 9:00AM-5:30PM, Monday-Friday, located at our office in Hartford, with a hybrid schedule available.About usThe mission of DRS is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.The Appellate Subdivision is responsible for reviewing protests filed by taxpayers. Protests allow taxpayers who disagree with decisions of the Department (generally, decisions to assess a taxpayer or decisions to deny a claim for refund) to receive additional administrative review of these decisions. Upon issuance of a final determination by the Appellate Subdivision, taxpayers have the ability to seek review of the Department’s actions by filing an appeal to the Tax Session of the Connecticut Superior Court. As such, the Appellate Subdivision is the first stage of tax litigation in the State of Connecticut. Selection PlanAll applicants, including rehires and transfers, applying for a position of employment with DRS must:Complete a written statement disclosing whether such applicant has ever been convicted of a crime or whether criminal charges are pending against such applicant. If any charges are pending, the statement must identify the charges and the court in which such charges are pending.Complete and sign an "Authorization to Conduct Criminal History Record Check".Be fingerprinted and submit to a background check including a citizenship/residency check to validate eligibility to legally work in the United States.FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: Refer to General Letter No, 195 - Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Vacancy Filling Process.Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.AFTER YOU APPLY: Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.” Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at .This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out toMackenzie Robinson at View email address on click.appcast.io the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an agency program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division. SUPERVISION RECEIVEDReceives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade. SUPERVISION EXERCISEDDirects staff as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIESDirects staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division; Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities;Formulates goals and objectives; Develops or assists in development of related policy;Interprets and administers pertinent laws; Provides input or evaluates staff; Prepares or assists in preparation of budget; Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities;Serves on committees and/or task forces as required; Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the agency mission; Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYConsiderable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;project management; principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Nine (9) years of professional experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCEOne (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWEDCollege training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMust be a graduate of an accredited law school;Five (5) years of experience in the practice of law;Experience overseeing and training attorneys and paraprofessional staff;Experience in tax law, through course work, internship, volunteering, or work experience;Experience in civil litigation, through course work, internship, volunteering, or work experience;Experience conducting complex legal research and in drafting legal briefs and memoranda.ConclusionAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Location Hartford, CT Date Opened

11/11/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $103,693 - $141,389/year *Commensurate with experience and training Job Type Open to the Public Close Date

12/2/2026 11:59:00 PM