Research Analyst

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The Department of Revenue is recruiting for two Research Analyst 4 positions. We are looking for motivated individuals who are detail oriented to join our Operations and Policy within the Collections and Research divisions. These positions are headquartered in our Salem office, however, the successful candidates may be eligible for telework and work from home options.

These are full-time , SEIU represented positions. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur in Salem.

NOTE: the first batch of applicants will be reviewed on August 17th . This posting may be closed at any time after that date if all positions are filled.

What's In It For You

• Permanent, full-time employment based in Salem, Oregon, centrally located in-between the Oregon Coast and Portland.
• Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays a year, and personal days off.
• Full medical, vision, and dental .
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Advancement opportunity within DOR and other State agencies.
• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills.
• Work with others who are passionate about public service.
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Research Analyst 4, you will serve as project leader to plan, design, and implement major complex analytical and statistical projects relating to the agency's tax policy and debt operations. Perform complex research studies and present findings to various audiences both internally and externally to the Division Leadership team, the Agency Director and Agency executive leadership team, the Department of Administrative Services, the Governor’s Office, the Legislative Revenue Office, and the Legislative Fiscal Office. This position develops and analyzes quantitative and qualitative descriptive information and provides technical consultation regarding the effects of the agency's enforcement and administrative activities. The reports and technical expertise provided from these studies inform and guide State general fund revenue forecasts and DOR administrative actions.

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Plan, design, lead, and implement complex analytical and statistical projects relating to the agency's tax policy and debt collection operations.
• Write and oversee the use of computer report generator language and uses software packages to construct simulation models, produce statistical analysis, and to retrieve, edit, and tabulate data from various databases and files.
• Plan and lead both one-time and recurrent projects, studies and analyses.
• Present study and analysis findings to agency leadership and external policymakers within the state both orally and in writing. Recommend policy and operational changes based on research analysis results.
• Present technical reports and narrative summaries to a lay audience both verbally and in writing using tabular, graphic, or pictorial forms to inform the audience. These reports will include comprehensive interpretive statistical information that includes research methods, data sets, data collections, data trends, and conclusions.
• Provide technical consultation verbally or through written responses to requests for statistical information and analysis from agency personnel, other agencies, business groups, legislative bodies, associations, and the public.

For complete position descriptions contact Gino Villanueva at gino.villanueva@dor.oregon.gov .

Why Join Us

Mission: Together, we collect the revenue that Oregon counts on.

We are committed to bringing in the correct amount of revenue that Oregon counts on, whether through tax programs we administer, supporting our partners’ revenue collection efforts, or collecting on debts owed the state of Oregon. Together, all of our efforts—every employee and every job at Revenue—supports bringing in billions of dollars Oregon counts on every biennium.

Vision: To create a clear and easy experience for our customers.

A customer is anyone who receives revenue, products, or services from us. Our customers include taxpayers, community-based organizations, people who owe a debt to the state, tax professionals, partners, local governments, state agencies, Oregonians, and the state of Oregon. We envision a clear and easy experience for all our customers, from an individual making a payment, to a state agency counting on the revenue we collect.

Values:

We work to earn the trust of taxpayers.

Every taxpayer and every taxpayer interaction are essential. We earn trust by focusing on taxpayers’ experience with us. We provide excellent customer service and efficient processes. We are honest and transparent about our work and what people can expect from us. We ask for feedback. We consider how our decisions impact our customers. We think about how each of us can positively impact our customers in all our roles at Revenue.

We seek dignity and inclusion for all.

All people are worthy of being valued and respected. Not all people, or all communities, are starting from the same place due to historical and current systems of oppression. Different individual’s or group’s needs can require different levels of support to achieve fairness in outcomes. Inclusion is a state of belonging when persons of different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are valued, integrated, and welcomed equitably as decision-makers, collaborators, and colleagues. Ultimately, inclusion is the environment that organizations create to allow these differences to thrive. At Revenue, we strive to appreciate and prioritize different backgrounds, identities, and experiences collectively and individually. These differences are strengths that maximize our ability to be effective.

We do the right thing.

Doing the right thing means doing what is ethical rather than what is easiest or most practical. We act with integrity, make decisions, conduct tasks, and take actions in the best interest of Oregon and our customers.

We build partnerships.

We ask for input from, listen to, and collaborate with our partners. Nobody succeeds in a silo. We learn from the people around us and remember and recognize the people involved in our successes.

We rise to the occasion.

We meet change, challenges, and unexpected situations head-on and adapt to do what is necessary to succeed in our mission. We have a “can-do” attitude, we are accountable, and we can be counted on. We also have the courage to say “no” if something does not align with our mission, vision, and values.

Working Conditions

• May be required to work overtime to ensure project completion under difficult deadlines, typically during legislative deadlines
• Requires high level of concentration for extended periods while using a computer.

This Is What You Need To Qualify
A Bachelor's Degree in any disciplines that included six-quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures, and three years experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the three years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

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Five years of research experience using computerized applications to independently gather, compile, and analyze data and prepare narrative or statistical reports. Two of the five years must have included coordinating complex research projects.

In addition to the above requirements, this position requires the following:

• Experience using advanced statistical or quantitative analysis computer applications
• College-level course work in advanced statistics or quantitative analysis that includes such methods as multiple regression, factor analysis, analysis of variances, and discriminate analysis

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Expert knowledge of highly technical areas such as advanced economics and statistics and software used to build models and conduct statistical research analysis.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Time and personal (self) management skills to take on both short-term and long-term ongoing projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be proficient in public speaking and able to articulate when delivering research results to advanced audiences.
• Excellent ability to use data and visuals to analyze and communicate complex topics to laypersons.
• Excellent ability to utilize and modify data analytics software such as SQL, SAS, MATLAB, EViews and TARDIS.
• Experience using research conclusions to develop recommend policy actions and project results.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
• Complete the supplemental questions.
• Attach your current resume and transcripts.
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Additional Information

• Veterans’ Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans’ Preference .
• Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.
• To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.
• Work Authorization - The Oregon Department of Revenue does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Department of Revenue is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (see page 3) for employment verification.
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Oregon Department of Revenue
955 Center St. NE
Human Resources Rm. 135
Salem, OR 97301

Phone (503) 945-8547

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