Commonwealth of Kentucky

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6/21/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03587

Revenue Tax Policy/Research Consultant I

Pay Grade 17

Salary

$59,556.72 - $89,336.16 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Finance & Administration Cabinet | Department of Revenue

Location

501 High Street

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Division of Information Management is seeking highly motivated individuals who enjoy tackling complex challenges and solving problems to join the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Team supporting the Department of Revenue Integrated System (doris) Project. We’re looking for team members who are eager to grow, committed to continuous learning, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

If you’re excited about becoming a department-wide expert and contributing to a major, agency-wide initiative, we encourage you to apply. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, strong communicators who excel at managing multiple priorities. These positions are open to all qualified applicants, regardless of taxing or functional area, who are interested in supporting the success of the doris project.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct complex policy analyses to interpret and draft state tax legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to doris.
• Ensure department-wide compliance with tax policies and support accurate doris implementation across all offices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful tax policy updates and system implementations.
• Actively engage in agile workstreams and project activities that support organizational goals.
• Conduct system testing to confirm accuracy, effectiveness, and proper functionality of tax-related processes and applications.
• Participate in virtual and in-person stakeholder meetings to troubleshoot issues and contribute to system design and implementation improvements.

Additional Information:

• Required to successfully complete a background check, including an FBI fingerprint screening.
• Required to comply with all applicable tax laws.
• Most work is performed in an office environment using a computer and phone.
• Occasional travel may be required for training and professional development.
• Flexible work schedules are available.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a transformative project shaping the future of tax administration in Kentucky.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, commerce, economics, finance or a related field OR must be a graduate of an accredited School of Law.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in Kentucky tax administration, tax preparation, tax research, tax law, auditing of taxes, or college teaching in one of these or related academic fields.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in accounting, business administration, commerce, economics, finance, or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis. Licensure to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or certification as a Certified Public Accountant will substitute for two years of the experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in the administration, preparation, or auditing of taxes or related tax information will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katie Skaggs at Katie.Skaggs@ky.gov or 502-782-0966.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D