Support Division

1600 West Monroe Street. Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $80,000- $88,000 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 10/15/26

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Revenue (ADOR) our mission is to Serve Taxpayers! ADOR is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about ADOR please visit azdor.gov. Come Join the ADOR Team!

The Economist Senior is responsible for conducting research and completing reporting on the collection and distribution of state and local taxes collected by the Department, forecasting revenue for various tax types, and also for the preparation and evaluation of the financial impacts of proposed revenue and expenditure legislation. Additionally, this role is responsible for the preparation of statutorily required reports and may serve as staff on one or more Commission committees.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties Include but are not limited to:

Research, Analysis, and Reporting:

• Performs research, analysis, forecasting, and evaluations related to the collection and distribution of taxes collected by the department
  
• Researches, prepares, and evaluates the financial impacts of proposed revenue and expenditure legislation
  Conducts independent research and/or serves as a project leader in research groups to conduct complex studies
  
• Prepares statutorily-required reports in full or in part, as well as other general reporting requests, as needed
  
• Conducts research as appropriate within the goals and objectives of the agency
  
• Responds to technical research requests, in some cases using advanced statistical methods such as regression and time series analysis, from the Director, Deputy Director, the Governor's Office, the Legislature, the public and other government agencies (in-state and out-of-state). May identify tax return errors and processing problems during research and recommends corrective action
  

Leads and/or Supports Special Projects

• Serves as a group lead or participates as a team member for the research efforts of special projects, such as department implementation of legislation, as needed
  
• Administers programs as directed by statute, such as tax credit programs, as needed
  
• Serves as staff for one or more Commission committees, such as the Economic Estimates Commission and/or the Property Tax Oversight Commission, as needed

Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and other continuing education opportunities.
  
• Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: -Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
  
• Completes all required training in a timely manner.
  
• Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.
  
• May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested. Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
  
• Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of federal and state tax laws statutes, regulations, and court rules
  
• Working knowledge of Department policies and procedures
  
• Working knowledge of all applicable tax types such as income, corporate, transaction, transactive privilege, withholding, and tobacco
  
• Extensive knowledge of research methodologies and best practices
  
• Extensive knowledge of economic principles and statistical analysis techniques
  

Skills

• Skills in utilizing artificial intelligence systems
  
• Effective verbal, written, and listening skills
  
• Effective communication skills
  
• Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
  
• Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor
  
• Effective mathematic, statistical, and econometrics skills
  
• Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, and
• PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
  

Abilities

• Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner Ability to understand and solve problems by: applying advanced analytical skills to include collecting all relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying, and synthesizing the data into core issues; identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.
  
• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
  
• Minimum of four years' experience of economic, accounting, or research work
  
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics or a related field

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:
-Employment Verification and Reference Checks
-State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
-Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
-If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Revenue offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
-Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
-Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
-Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
-Deferred compensation plan
-Wellness plans
-Tuition Reimbursement
-Infant at Work Program
-Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
-Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
-Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact tartenian@azdor.gov

*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.