Economic Development Tax Specialist

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide policy guidance and assistance to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s (DED) internal and external customers regarding complex tax incentives issues. The position will be responsible for the development of incentive program guidelines and rules and regulations to assist in the efficient education and administration of the DED Tax Incentive programs. This position will require a high level of attention to detail. The position will work closely with the Incentives and Business Recruitment teams to assist with the understanding of the use of tax incentive programs in the context of a layered business recruitment package. This position will assist with internal and external audits of tax incentive programs. The position will respond directly to taxpayer inquiries regarding DED Tax Incentive programs and serve as a liaison to the Department of Revenue.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in: business, economics, public administration, community or regional planning, marketing, or related field and three years’ experience in complex tax program research and analysis.
OR Increasingly responsible work experience in business, accounting or finance may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis in addition to three years’ experience in complex tax program research and analysis.
Valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.
Knowledge of: DED tax incentive programs, policies, procedures, processes, regulations, and tax rulings.
Extensive knowledge of the policy development process, state and federal legislative processes, and legislative research.
Skills in: good time management, attention to detail, organization, and prioritization of projects depending on urgency and importance.
Effective use of spreadsheets, databases, and other office tools.
Ability to: communicate effectively with a wide range of people, interpret state statutes, and judge the relative merits of arguments.
Conduct independent research and analysis of complex tax incentive programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in tax incentive programs, public policy, and/or tax codes.

Responsibilities

Monitors, analyzes, and interprets legislative, policy, and/or regulatory developments (both state and federal) for the assigned programs.
Develops policy, regulations, and/or procedures to address changes or compliance needs in the assigned programs.
Develops internal and external information guides and educational presentations in the assigned programs.
Presents educational programs at conventions, seminars, and educational institutions to keep tax attorneys, accountants, and practitioners up to date with economic development tax incentive programs.
Reviews and analyzes business financial statements to recommend appropriate financial assistance and tax incentives for economic development projects.
Advises DED Tax Incentive Division staff and businesses about the financial impact of tax incentives.
Resolves complex program problems where precedent is widely divergent and resolution ultimately rests upon a thorough and current knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, procedures, processes, and industry practices.
Coordinates special projects assigned by the Director, Deputy Director, Administrators or Managers, such as researching new tax incentive programs.
All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment