MAINE REVENUE SERVICES, Office of Tax Policy
Research and Systems Analyst
(Public Service Coordinator I)
Opening Date: November 22, 2024
Closing Date: December 10, 2024
Job Class Code: CA24
Grade: 24
Salary: $56,825.60 - $80,516.80/Annually
Position Number: 016304056
The Office of Tax Policy (OTP) within Maine Revenue Services is now hiring a Research Coordinator to join their team. This role provides analysis, project coordination, and tracking systems support for OTP’s economic and legal policy analysis team regarding a wide range of policy projects, tax legislation (including tax-related budget bill matters), and implementation of newly enacted tax changes. The position will provide support on preliminary tax policy research of Maine, multi-state, and federal tax topics, and partner on document drafting and management. In addition, the Research Coordinator will evaluate, design, and collaboratively implement improvements to OTP’s work processes, systems, and use of technology.
The Research Coordinator position is a full-time position based in Augusta, with a partial telework schedule available with management approval.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Develop and track OTP project agendas, goals, and timelines.Identify priorities and recommend specific next work project steps and timelines for OTP staff to meet based on assigned priorities.
- Track tax legislation and legislative reports through all stages; flag key issues for OTP legal staff and OTP Associate Commissioner for Tax Policy; coordinate and assist with initial drafts of legislation summaries, memoranda, and testimony; and ensure timely submission of final versions of those documents by OTP to DAFS, GO, and appropriate Legislative Committees.
- Review and recommend changes in OTP procedures, practices, and records and information management systems.
- Develop and update the OTP-Legal Work Manual to track and improve work methods, templates, and performance metrics, further best practices, and provide project status updates.
- Provide basic research and drafting for OTP comparative tax analysis on selected tax issues.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- Education or experience in law, public policy, economics, accounting, or business analysis
- Paralegal training, or equivalent, with certificate and paralegal experience preferred
- General knowledge of law and government; knowledge of legislative process
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Excellent listening and teamwork skills
- Technology proficiency (Microsoft office, intermediate spreadsheet/database ability)
- Ability to research tax policy and issues in an organized manner
WHO WE ARE:
The Office of Tax Policy is responsible for:
- providing economic and legal policy analysis on tax issues;
- oversight of tax legislation review;
- preparation of revenue forecasting and tax expenditure reports;
- comparative evaluation of tax systems;
- establishment of policy criteria reflected in Maine Revenue Service (MRS) rules and advisory rulings; and
- related public relations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Four years education or experience in law, public policy, economics, accounting, or business analysis.Paralegal training, or equivalent, with certificate and paralegal experience preferred.
All candidates applying for a position at Maine Revenue Services will be subject to a tax clearance check. To be selected for the position, an applicant must have filed all his or her Maine returns and paid all Maine tax liabilities. State law requires that applicants seeking initial employment with Maine Revenue Services undergo a fingerprint-based state and federal criminal history record check.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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