Distributions Program Manager-Executive Officer

Overview

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Local Government Services Division is currently seeking an Executive Officer 3 to act as a Distributions Program Manager. The Local Government Services Division oversees the administration of property tax laws, assessors, and boards of review with a focus on ensuring that all property assessments adhere to Iowa laws in a manner that is fair, consistent, and compliant.

• Provide leadership to the program team to ensure accurate and timely payments of funds
• Develop, participate and implement, statutory recommendations, rules and forms changes as applicable for program
• Demonstrated success in program management and team environment
• Participate in cross-functional continuous process improvement opportunities in collaboration with overall division and program team

• Experience identifying complex problems and developing, evaluating, and implementing solutions
• Knowledge of government finance and accounting standards
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision to execute Department policy
• Experience administering government programs using best business practices in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and production methods

• Develops operational plans for program administration
• Leads the coordination of internal staff and local government stakeholders
• Interprets regulations and financial reports
• Analyzes and advises on legislative changes

The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence.

We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees  Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment
  - Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans through the responsible collection and generation of revenue to support the public good. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position
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A background check, including a criminal history check, fingerprint and Iowa tax filing check, will be conducted on the final candidate.

Effective July 1st, 2025, all Department of Revenue staff and their household will not be able to play any Iowa Lottery games.

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program research/evaluation, or management.
• A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• All of the following (a, b, and c):
• Three years of full-time professional-level work…