Management Analyst 3

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division is seeking a Management Analyst 3 to join the Individual Income Tax team. The Compliance Division oversees all facets of tax processing, issuances of business permits, and alcohol regulation throughout the state. From the receipt of individual and business tax returns and payments, audits and collections, to routine compliance inspections and regulatory verification of alcohol-licensed establishments, this division is tasked with upholding, enforcing and educating taxpayers and licensees on Iowa’s laws and regulations.

In this position you will: Provide expert guidance regarding fraud detection methodologies, fraud prevention controls, system functionality, and the application of fraud prevention rules and techniques Analyze and evaluate individual income tax fraud data, workload, performance metrics, and operational trends to identify risks, assess program effectiveness, and provide data-driven recommendations to management Coordinate and facilitate information sharing with state and federal agencies, FST, and other external partners to support identity theft prevention, fraud detection, revenue protection, and tax compliance efforts Conduct complex and sensitive individual income tax examinations and fraud investigations, analyze financial and tax information, determine appropriate adjustments, and communicate findings and applicable taxpayer rights in accordance with Department policies and Iowa law Provide advanced technical guidance, training, and quality oversight to Revenue Compliance Officers regarding individual income fraud prevention Preference will be given to candidates with the following: Experience working complex fraud cases Ability to work effectively with vendors to explain processes surrounding fraud Prior experience providing training and staff development in fraud prevention Ability to manage multiple programs or projects at once Job Specific Competencies : Administration and Management - Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources Law and Government – Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Employer Highlights: The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer.

We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including: Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Investors Club (RIC) Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities within the State of Iowa Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Leave Sick Leave Paid Holidays (9 days/year) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good.

If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place. Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position. A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate. Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov . Qualifications Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: Graduation from an accredited U.S. four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations.

NOTE: Program work defined: Program work is typically found in the public (government) sector - such as unemployment insurance, child assistance, etc. A program is ordinarily associated with the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility. Program s have characteristics in common, including a funding source, resources (staff, equipment, and supplies), a described mission statement, a detailed budget, identifiable production goals and objectives, and written regulations (rules, policies, and procedures) .

All of the following (a and b): Three years of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited U.S. college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

All of the following (a, b, and c): **NOTE: Unofficial transcripts required : One year of full-time work experience in project management; management analysis; data science; business systems analysis; or professional-level program administration, development, or operations; and A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited U.S. college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and A total of two years of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited U.S. graduate college or university coursework in business administration, industrial management, statistics, natural science, or a closely-related field equals one year of full-time experience.

Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Management Analyst 2 or two and a half years as a Management Analyst 1. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description .