Senior Business Analyst

Title: Senior Business Analyst

State Role Title: Management Analysts

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $76,000 Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Westmoreland

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation (Virginia Tax) is seeking two Senior Business Analysts to assist their Tax Processing section. You would become part of a dedicated team that provides analytical support to enhance the Agency’s tax return processing and payment systems. As a member of this team, you will support systems that are the foundation of Virginia Tax’s core operations. Team members support online services applications as well as the data capture of paper returns and payments. They are responsible for the processing of over 14 million tax returns and 8 million payments which, help ensure refunds are issued timely and critical Government operations, such as education, public safety, and programs for those in need, received the necessary funding.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will help ensure our systems are operating as designed, are efficient, and are meeting the taxpayer’s needs and expectations.



Join Virginia Tax and improve our tax return processing systems and activities by:

Providing senior level functional and analytical system support

Developing complex business requirements for system improvements

Performing business system analysis and problem solving

Ensuring system changes are working per design

Participating in Agency projects

Developing and maintaining documentation

The hiring range is $70,000 - $76,000 based on experience and skill level

This position is located in Richmond, VA at our Westmoreland Street location.

This position may be eligible to telework up to 2 days a week after 6 months.



As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as: 

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options. 
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave! 
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits. 
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. 
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more. 

 

At Virginia Tax… 

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.  

What we do matters. So do you. 

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience working in a time-sensitive work environment supporting public-facing online programs

Considerable experience providing business and functional support to online electronic commerce systems

Strong ability to analyze and develop a detailed understanding of a complex online application system

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience writing business requirements for online programs that support public users

Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing

Additional Considerations

Advanced experience or knowledge in the area of business analysis, process management, business management or related fields

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations. 
 
Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. 

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. 

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.  
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3608. 
 
Virginia Tax participates in E-Verify. 
 
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’. 


In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. 

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: 804-786-3608 

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov