IIT Technical Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Trainee)

State of Michigan•Dimondale, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Treasury seeks a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our Individual Income Tax (IIT) team. In this Departmental Analyst role, you will independently research, analyze, and resolve the most complex and nuanced tax issues related to Michigan’s individual income tax. Your expertise will support the fair, consistent, and accurate application of Michigan tax statutes and administrative guidance. This position serves as a technical expert and thought partner within Treasury. Key responsibilities include developing formal position statements on IIT matters, providing specialized guidance to internal staff, and interpreting the impact of existing laws, policies, and procedures for both leadership and frontline personnel. You will analyze new and emerging legislation, help craft forms and instructions, and support the e-file/software environment through subject-matter expertise and developer assistance. A significant portion of your work will involve preparing and delivering responses to highly technical inquiries from taxpayers and tax professionals. You will represent Treasury before the Hearings Division, prepare and defend complex IIT issues, and may provide technical assistance or testimony in small claims proceedings and to Attorney General staff. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of training materials and help deliver training to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring Michigan taxpayers and Treasury personnel alike receive clear, accurate, and informed guidance. Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development. If you value these characteristics and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers a great work-life balance, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
For Departmental Analyst 10: One year of professional experience.
For Departmental Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
For Departmental Analyst 12: Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
For Classified State of Michigan Employees Only (Departmental Trainee 9): Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
For Classified State of Michigan Employees Only (Departmental Trainee 9): Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
For Classified State of Michigan Employees Only (Departmental Trainee 9): Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
For Classified State of Michigan Employees Only (Departmental Trainee 9): Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
For Classified State of Michigan Employees Only (Departmental Trainee 9): One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
Must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions while performing the duties of this position.
Must have secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
All work must be performed in Michigan.
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

Cover letter
Detailed resume
Official college transcript(s)

Responsibilities

Independently research, analyze, and resolve complex tax issues related to Michigan’s individual income tax.
Develop formal position statements on IIT matters.
Provide specialized guidance to internal staff.
Interpret the impact of existing laws, policies, and procedures for leadership and frontline personnel.
Analyze new and emerging legislation.
Assist in crafting forms and instructions.
Support the e-file/software environment through subject-matter expertise and developer assistance.
Prepare and deliver responses to technical inquiries from taxpayers and tax professionals.
Represent Treasury before the Hearings Division.
Prepare and defend complex IIT issues.
Provide technical assistance or testimony in small claims proceedings and to Attorney General staff.
Contribute to the development of training materials.
Deliver training to internal and external stakeholders.