State of Idaho
Tax Commission Career Opportunity
Are you someone who thrives on digging into data, solving problems, and supporting a wide range of customers?
Our Compliance team is recruiting for a Research Analyst, Senior, in the Boise Office. We're looking for someone who enjoys research, number‐crunching, and providing excellent customer service. If you have strong Excel skills, experience compiling ad‐hoc reports, and the ability to work with a variety of customers, this could be a great fit.
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Applications will be accepted by 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Summary:
The Research Analyst, Senior is responsible for designing research methods, collecting and validating data, performing statistical analysis, and preparing reports used by internal and external stakeholders. This role supports decision‐making by ensuring data accuracy, identifying trends, and presenting findings in clear, meaningful formats.
Responsibilities:
- Establish methods and procedures to assure quality of data collected to include data collection models and control mechanisms
- Develop sampling and quality control techniques and select samples
- Review incoming data to identify inconsistencies or errors and work directly with data providers or system users to resolve issues
- Build and refine queries, programs or databases to perform data analysis
- Analyze data, interpret trends, and translate findings into meaningful insights that inform decision making
- Assess existing information systems and recommend enhancements
- Edit, clean, and compile statistical data from both manual and automated sources to support reporting needs
- Prepare clear, well‐structured reports summarizing findings and recommendations for various users
- Review and update datasets and reports to ensure statistical accuracy and consistency across all outputs
- Partner with internal users to understand data needs, advise on system capabilities, and support effective use of research tools
- Present research findings in written, visual, and verbal formats, including narrative summaries, charts, tables, and presentations
Minimum Qualifications:
Good knowledge of:
- Research methods (typically gained by successful completion of at least 6 credits of college-level coursework that covered research methods, OR at least two years of experience that required the use of reference and research methods to complete major tasks)
- Principle of statistics, including sampling theory and probability theory (typically gained by at least six credits of college-level coursework focused on statistics, research or business analytics OR two years of experience in which use of statistics was major responsibility)
Experience:
- Writing analytical (research) reports or materials (typically gained by at least one year of experience analyzing data, drawing conclusions and writing reports or portions of reports supporting research results. Examples of this would include (but are not limited to) providing data collection feedback (such as field sheets), and reviewing trend lines to provide feedback)
- Compiling and analyzing statistical data and drawing conclusions (typically gained by one year of experience compiling and analyzing statistical data and drawing conclusions. Examples would include (but are not limited to) performing trend analysis, analyzing data for quality issues, and making recommendations for improving data quality and completeness)
- Using statistical software or spreadsheet software to perform statistical analysis (typically gained by completion of at least three college-level credit hours using statistical software or spreadsheet software, OR approximately one year of experience using software or spreadsheet software)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within the GENTAX tax processing system or similar platforms.
Why Join Us?
- OUR VISION: Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho.
- OUR MISSION: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration.
- OUR VALUES: Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect.
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What Do Our Employees Say About Us?
"I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility."
"We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. So, this schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life."
"My favorite part about working for the Tax Commission are the people I get to work with. It's become a family, and I've made lots of lifelong friends."
What's In It for You?
- Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance
- PERSI defined benefit retirement plan
- Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks
- Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation
- Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individuals
- The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package for additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html
Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
