Senior Analyst, State Tax Policy
About the role
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) seeks a state tax policy professional (Senior Analyst) to join our State Policy Team. Our dedicated, congenial, and influential staff works with policymakers and partners to research, support, and develop tax policies that address inequality. The Senior Analyst will report to ITEP’s State Policy Director, collaborate closely with our research, data, and communications teams, and be a resource to our network of partner organizations.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing policies for assigned states using ITEP’s microsimulation tax model
- Maintaining regular engagement with researchers, advocates, and lawmakers
- Authoring 50-state tax policy research reports, briefs, and blog posts
- Testifying and presenting on tax policy proposals across the country; educating the public through media appearances
- Working with lawmakers and policy organizations to advance equitable, sustainable tax policies at the state and local levels
Requirements
Success in this role requires precision, rigorous quality control, a deep quantitative skillset, initiative, responsiveness, and the ability to work effectively across teams and partnerships. Deep familiarity with state tax policy and strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential.