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Posted: April 10, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Tax Analyst 1

State of West Virginia

Revenue - Tax

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$45,657 - $80,045

per year

Closes

April 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves researching and analyzing property tax data, reviewing laws to assess their financial impact on the state and counties, and creating reports and presentations for government officials.

You'll use computer tools to manage databases and run queries, while working with county reps and software experts.

It's a great fit for someone with a strong background in data analysis and an interest in public finance, who enjoys detail-oriented work in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in public or business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, public policy, finance, operations research, regional planning, urban studies, computer science, industrial engineering, system analysis, or a closely related field
  • Substitution: Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields plus two years of experience in economic research and analysis
  • Knowledge of data science principles
  • Familiarity with database structure and maintenance
  • Ability to write and review SQL queries or similar
  • Experience liaising with stakeholders like county representatives, agency leaders, and software developers
  • Fingerprint-based criminal background check and tax compliance verification required

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. ***



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The West Virginia Tax Division is seeking a highly motivated candidate to perform property tax-related research and data analysis at the full-performance level.

Examples of work include but are not limited to analyzing tax and accounting information; using computer programming and software packages; contributing to the preparation and maintenance of databases; reviewing proposed and enacted federal and state legislation to determine the revenue impact to the State and counties; developing ad hoc analyses as needed; and regularly contributing to statutorily mandated analysis and documentation.

Performs related work as required.

The ideal candidate will have existing knowledge of data science; familiarity with database structure and maintenance; ability to review existing and prepare new SQL and similar queries; liaise with county representatives, agency leadership and software development specialists; and prepare presentations for State agencies and counties.

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 TPTD260005
Kanawha County

Alternate posting to TPTD260006 for Tax Analyst 2; only one position to be filled.


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Qualifications

Training : A master's degree from an accredited university in public or business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, public policy, finance, operations research, regional planning, urban studies, computer science, industrial engineering or system analysis or a closely related field.
Substitution: Undergraduate degree in any of above disciplines plus two years additional experience in economic research and analysis may substitute for the required training.

**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: 17 $45,657 - $80,045

Market Rate: $71,144


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 TPTD260005 and job title Tax Analyst 1 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: 4/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5296128