Director of Tax Policy and Planning

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Agency Description

The Department of Revenue collects over $5 billion dollars from hundreds of thousands of taxpayers to support the School District of Philadelphia and City services and provides over $100 million in tax relief to a quarter million households. The Department of Revenue is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to work with the Tax Enforcement Unit.

Position Summary

The Director of Tax Policy will initiate and drive the City’s tax policy, priorities, and legislative responses and serve as a subject matter expert for key public policies that impact tax revenue for the City of Philadelphia. This role coordinates policy activities of the Department of Revenue, including but not limited to drafting policy guidance and regulations, preparing internal policy recommendations and best practices, and training staff and the public. The Director will collaborate with the Law Department to support Revenue’s mission to collect over $5 billion a year for the City and School District. 

Essential Functions

• Monitor and track local, state, and federal, tax policy and legal trends, including court cases, of importance to Philadelphia Revenue
• Develop and implement short- and long-term advocacy strategies to advance proactive tax policies
• Draft correspondence and position papers for public officials and their staff regarding issues of importance to the Department, including collaboration with policy staff to develop white papers and other materials to communicate Philadelphia’s tax policy
• Develop policy proposals to enhance fairness, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of taxes in Philadelphia; and when appropriate, suggest operational efficiencies.
• Assist Technical Tax Staff and other Philadelphia Departments in response to technical tax questions
• Attend internal and external meetings, conference calls with associations, federal, state and local councils, committees and government entities. Prepare written summaries of the meetings and calls as necessary.
• Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners and government officials
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of issues and concepts of state, federal, and Philadelphia tax.
• A communications mindset that includes strong writing skills and the ability to explain difficult subjects in plain language. Applicants must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the city.
• Organization and team management
• Thought leadership: persuade others to understand your arguments and compel them to action
• Appreciation and sensitivity to diverse groups and cultural differences

Work-Life

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week in office.

Candidates should have a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant tax experience. A CPA, Master of Science in Taxation, Accountancy, a relevant law degree, or other related master’s degree is preferred.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000

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• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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