R&D Tax Credit Project Manager

Full Job Description

Drive Compliance. Deliver Results. Support Innovation Across Iowa.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is seeking an R&D Tax Credit Project Manager to support the administration of the Iowa Research and Development Tax Credit Program, a critical incentive that encourages research and innovation statewide.

This role works closely with the R&D Tax Credit Program Manager and focuses on implementing the program, coordinating awards, and conducting compliance and monitoring activities to ensure the program is executed accurately, consistently, and in accordance with state and federal requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in auditing, finance, research & development, compliance, or program management who enjoy detail-driven projects, collaboration, and translating policy into practice.

About Us:

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is dedicated to making Iowa the choice for people and business by building partnerships, leveraging resources, and strengthening economic and community vitality.

IEDA administers several state and federal programs focused on business and community development to reach its goals of assisting individuals, communities, and businesses.

Whether it is an enterprise or start up, a rural community seeking to preserve its history and highlight its arts and culture, or a community recovering from a disaster, IEDA creates opportunities for Iowans to thrive.

About this Opportunity:

As the R&D Tax Credit Project Manager, you will play a hands-on role in administering the Iowa Research and Development Tax Credit Program under the guidance of the Program Manager.

Rather than setting program strategy, this position ensures the program is implemented effectively, awards are coordinated accurately, and compliance activities are completed thoroughly and consistently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering day-to-day components of the Research and Development Tax Credit Program
• Coordinating application intake, review, scoring, notification, and award tracking
• Providing technical assistance and program guidance to applicants and recipients
• Reviewing documentation to confirm project eligibility and compliance with program requirements
• Conducting on-site and desk-based compliance monitoring, including discovery, documentation review, and reporting
• Documenting project activities and preparing required state and federal reports
• Communicating with program participants regarding compliance matters and supporting resolution of non-compliance issues
• Participating in stakeholder and industry events to support program engagement and understanding

What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: Support innovation and business growth throughout Iowa.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for attending conferences and workshops to promote programs and learn about their impact.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team of professionals dedicated to making a difference and helping Iowa businesses flourish.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience administering programs or grants.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with financial, technical, or activity-based documentation review.
• Ability to travel within Iowa for on-site program and compliance activities.
• Dedication to uphold our Core Values:

Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.

Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.

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As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee, and you are eligible to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

The R&D Tax Credit Project Manager position is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Economic Development Specialist 2 and is exempt per FLSA regulations.

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer

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: 

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in research, planning, economics, public relations, business, corporate finance, journalism, or marketing, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in interpreting laws, rules and regulations, and/or securing compliance with them; or compiling and evaluating statistical, historical, economic, business, financial, or technical related program data. 

2) A total of six years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Notes Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas. 

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Additional Information

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas