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Help Desk Analyst 2

State of West Virginia

Revenue - Tax

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$39,461 - $68,582

per year

Closes

April 3, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves helping users troubleshoot issues with tax-related software and systems in the West Virginia Tax Division, coordinating fixes between users and tech teams, and testing updates to ensure everything runs smoothly.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in computer support who communicates well and enjoys solving technical problems in a government setting focused on tax administration.

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent
  • Four years of full-time paid experience working with personal computers
  • Working knowledge of at least two supported software products
  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex business process problems in tax software
  • Strong communication skills to assist users from novice to expert levels
  • Experience coordinating end-user testing for software applications and upgrades
  • Successful completion of fingerprint-based criminal background check and tax compliance check

Full Job Description


***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***


***PLEASE CHECK OTHER INFORMATION SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY***


************ POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE ******************

The West Virginia Tax Division is seeking a highly motivated and organized candidate to support business technical processes as a Help Desk Analyst 2 in its Research Division. Under general supervision, at the advanced level, examples of duties to be performed include but are not limited to:

  • Provide support in determining, analyzing and resolving business process problems regarding the agency's tax software, including the resolution of complex issues and cases.
  • Provide direct assistance and coordinate solutions between end users of tax-specific software and applications and technical staff via electronic methods or in person.
  • Coordinate and direct end user testing of new program applications as well as existing configuration upgrades and production changes.
  • Design form content and layout to ensure technical specifications and tax administration needs are met. Must have a thorough knowledge of the integrated tax system used in support of business applications.
  • Communicate effectively with a variety of end users, from novice system users to experienced data processing professionals.
  • Provides support to end users, management, and other divisions as required.

Performs related work as required. Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division’s expense.

Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.

Job posting TRES260004
Kanawha County
Alternate posting to TRES260003 for Help Desk Analyst 1; one total position to be filled.


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Qualifications

Training: Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.

Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working with personal computers. Must have a working knowledge of at least two of the supported software products.
Substitution: Twelve semester hours in computer science and two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience working with personal computers and working knowledge of at least two of the supported software products may substitute for the required experience.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Additional Information

PG: 14 $39,461 - $68,582

Market Rate: $61,044


Email applications to TaxCareers@wv.gov
Mail to:
Tax Commissioner
WV State Tax Division
P.O. Box 11771
Charleston, WV 25339

Please include posting number TRES260004 and job title Help Desk Analyst 2 on application.


Division of Personnel application can be found online, follow this LINK and access the application under the "Current and Former State Employees" section.


Note: Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's on-line method, are not forwarded to the Tax Division.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5276683