Business Tax Technical Dept Analyst 9-12 (Trainee)

The Michigan Department of Treasury is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to independently research, analyze, and respond to the most complex tax inquiries related to Sales, Use, and Withholding (SUW) taxes, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and Michigan Business Tax (MBT). This position plays a critical role in ensuring the fair, consistent, and accurate application of Michigan tax statutes and administrative guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research and provide expert analysis on complex SUW, CIT, and MBT issues.
• Assist in the interpretation and application of Michigan tax laws, policies, and procedures.
• Respond to technical inquiries from taxpayers, tax professionals, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present cases for informal conferences before the Hearings Division.
• Develop and articulate Treasury’s position on complex tax matters.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Treasury staff.
• Analyze the impact of new legislation and provide recommendations to Treasury leadership.
• Contribute to the development and revision of tax forms, instructions, and policy documents.
• Review and assist in the analysis of legal complaints and litigation matters involving business taxes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong analytical and legal research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A deep understanding of Michigan’s SUW, CIT, and MBT tax structures.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex tax laws and regulations.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education for Departmental Analyst 9-12
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience for Departmental Analyst 9-12
Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.

Departmental Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.

Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Departmental Analyst 12
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.


 

Alternate Education and Experience

Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee 9) 9 - 12 (MILITARY)

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE OF MICHIGAN EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
OR
Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
OR
One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

*Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.  

Educational Substitution
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Closing Date 1/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern