Tax Analysis Division Director (State Division Administrator 17)

Tax Analysis Division Director (State Division Administrator 17)

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Tax Analysis Division Director (State Division Administrator 17)

Salary

$117,682.00 - $159,990.00 Annually

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2701-26-18-13

Department

Treasury

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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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.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Note: 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 OFFICIAL 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 byCHEA. ( 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 tobeing 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.

Note: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 theADA coordinator ( for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information ( to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 2/28/24

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STDIVADM - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least two years of post-degree experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR At least one year of professional experience in the state classified service AND at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist OR at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school AND at least three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.

• Yes

• No

02

How many years of experience do you have analyzing tax data?

• None to less than one year

• One to two years

• Two to three years

• Three to four years

• Four to five years

• Five to six years

• More than six years

03

Please describe your skills, knowledge and experience analyzing tax data. If you have no experience, please enter N/A.

04

How many years of experience do you have in a professional management role?

• None to less than one year

• One to two years

• Two to three years

• Three to four years

• Four to five years

• Five to six years

• More than six years

05

How many years of experience do you have researching, interpreting, and analyzing tax law?

• None to less than one year

• One to two years

• Two to three years

• Three to four years

• Four to five years

• Five to six years

• More than six years

06

Please describe your skills, knowledge and experience researching, interpreting, and analyzing tax law. If you have no experience, please enter N/A.

07

Do you have experience writing legislation?

• Yes

• No

08

Please describe your experience writing legislation. If you have no experience, please enter N/A.

09

Do you have experience providing testimony in front of legislative committees, public committees, or governing boards of local units of government?

• Yes

• No

10

Please describe your experience providing testimony in front of legislative committees, public committees, or governing boards of local units of government. If you have no experience, please enter N/A.

11

Do you have experience interpreting statutory language with complicated, multi-step calculations?

• Yes

• No

12

Please describe your experience interpreting statutory language with complicated, multi-step calculations. Please be specific and state the Public Act(s) related to your response. If you have no experience, please enter N/A.

13

Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

14

If you qualify for this position by possessing a bachelor's degree, did you remember to attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

• N/A - I am a current or previous State of Michigan employee and I possess the required experience as detailed in the position description.

15

If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.

16

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. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

• Yes

• No

17

Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?

• Yes

• No

18

From the options below, which accurately describes your current employment status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department, such as Department of Corrections (DOC) or Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.)

• Not a State of Michigan employee (I have never been employed by the State)

• A current Michigan Department of Treasury employee

• A current State of Michigan (non-Treasury) employee

• A previous State of Michigan employee

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Treasury

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