Tax Analysis Division Director (State Division Administrator 17)

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Michigan seeks an experienced and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Administrator of the Tax Analysis Division within the Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis (ORTA). This position provides strategic direction and operational oversight for Michigan’s primary fiscal estimating and tax research unit. The Division’s mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent fiscal estimates and tax analyses that inform decision makers, strengthen public policy, and support sound state financial management. The Administrator ensures the Division produces expert fiscal and revenue analysis across all areas of Michigan taxation. The Administrator directs a team of professional economists who are responsible for producing high-quality fiscal and legislative analysis, maintaining analytical rigor, and meeting critical deadlines. The Division provides essential analysis and recommendations to the Governor, State Treasurer, and State Budget Director. This position defines work objectives, establishes priorities, and oversees the workflow of subordinate staff to ensure the Division meets its statutory and policy responsibilities.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position.
Reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload) for remote work performance.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
Expertise in fiscal analysis, tax policy, or related economic fields.
Excellent analytical reasoning skills with the ability to manage high-stakes, time-sensitive work.
Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to explain complex economic issues in accessible terms for non-technical audiences.
Commitment to transparency, accuracy, and public-service values.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Tax Analysis Division, ensuring delivery of accurate and timely fiscal and revenue analyses.
Direct and manage a team of economists engaged in complex tax research, legislative review, and fiscal estimating.
Oversee preparation of fiscal analyses for proposed legislation, including revenue estimates and impact modeling.
Ensure completion of mandated reports and ongoing analysis across all major Michigan tax types.
Establish work priorities, allocate resources, and maintain Division performance standards.
Advise executive leadership—including the Governor, State Treasurer, and State Budget Director—on fiscal implications of tax policy proposals.
Represent the Department of Treasury in presenting fiscal analyses to stakeholders such as legislators, legislative staff, and the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies.
Translate complex tax and fiscal issues into clear, actionable insights for policymakers.