Assistant Director, Washington Individual Taxes Division (EMS4)
Dept. of Revenue · Thurston County – Tumwater, WA · Washington
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Jul 22, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $98,712.00 - $170,076.00 Annually
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Summary
The Washington Department of Revenue is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the newly established Washington Individual Taxes Division, responsible for directing operations of the new statewide individual income tax and other individual-based taxes. This position reports directly to the executive team, manages a division of employees and an annual operating budget, and plays a critical role in establishing the strategic vision, governance structure, and operational processes for a new tax program expected to generate over $2 billion in annual revenue. The role requires advanced leadership and tax administration expertise to stand up the division while ensuring accurate, equitable tax administration and fostering public trust.
Key qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex operational programs and establish new organizational structures with progressive experience directing multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven ability to develop and implement tax administration policies and procedures, including interpreting statute and advising leadership on tax issues
- Demonstrated skill in strategic planning and organizational leadership, including setting goals, establishing performance measures, and driving organizational change
- Progressive experience managing senior-level staff as an appointing authority or equivalent
- Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with high-level internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership and federal agencies
- Knowledge of tax administration systems, electronic filing requirements, and data governance standards
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