Director of Tax Policy and Planning

25 May 2024

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This Director of Tax Policy will initiate and drive the City’s tax policy, priorities, and legislative responses and serves as a subject matter expert for key public policies that impacts tax revenue for the City of Philadelphia. This role coordinates policy activities of the Department of Revenue, including but not limited to: drafting policy guidance and regulations, preparing internal policy recommendations and best practices, and training staff and the public. The Director will collaborate with the Law Department to support Revenue’s mission to collect over $5 billion a year for the City and School District.  Additional Tasks:Monitor and track tax policy and legal trends, including court cases, of importance to Philadelphia RevenueDevelop and implement short- and long-term advocacy strategies to advance proactive tax policiesDraft correspondence and position papers for public officials and their staff regarding issues of importance to the Department, including collaboration with policy staff to develop white papers and other materials to communicate Philadelphia’s tax policyDevelop policy proposals to enhance fairness, responsiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of taxes in Philadelphia; and when appropriate, suggest operational efficiencies.Assist Tech Staff and other Philadelphia Departments in response to technical tax questionsAttend internal and external meetings, conference calls with associations, federal, state and local councils, committees and government entities. Prepare written summaries of the meetings and calls as necessary.Build and maintain relationships with coalition partners and government officialsWork on special projects as assigned.Required Skills and competences:Thorough knowledge of issues and concepts of state, federal, and Philadelphia tax.A communications mindset that includes strong writing skills and the ability to explain difficult subjects in plain language. Applicants must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the City.Organization and team managementThought leadership: persuade others to understand your arguments and compel them to actionAppreciation and sensitivity to diverse groups and cultural differences

  • ID: #49995492
  • State: Pennsylvania Philadelphia 19113 Philadelphia USA
  • City: Philadelphia
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Showed: 2023-05-25
  • Deadline: 2023-07-24
  • Category: Et cetera