Job description – Property Tax Research Analyst

About Us: Strategic Economic Research, LLC is an economic consulting firm that helps renewable energy projects get permitted. We produce a 40-page comprehensive economic impact report for (primarily) solar, wind, battery storage, and data center projects to show the jobs, earnings, output and property taxes that will result from the projects being built. We’ve produced over 700 studies in 35 states.

We are looking for a Property Tax Research Analyst to join the team and help us deliver high-quality property tax research and analysis for renewable energy and data center projects. The Property Tax Research Specialist will research and calculate property tax forecasts for communication to zoning boards and local stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete property tax forecasts for renewable energy and data center projects

  • Research the tax codes in all states to determine the correct assessment and taxation procedures used for utility-scale renewable energy projects and data centers

  • Research relevant precedents to determine how projects have been taxed in practice

  • Classify project costs as real, personal, or intangible; determine how relevant property will depreciate

  • Research any relevant abatements, exemptions, Industrial Revenue Bond agreements, and other tax scenarios available for projects

  • Determine the property tax implications for projects that are assessed at the state level rather than locally, and that are owned by a utility rather than an independent power producer

  • Research and stay up to date on changes in tax laws and regulations that impact renewable energy and data center projects

  • Address property tax questions or concerns from SER’s clients

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience forecasting property taxes for multimillion dollar projects required, preferably in the energy or data center industry

  • Experience interpreting tax codes across many different states, with a strong understanding of valuation and assessment of personal and real property

  • Experience in financial modeling and analysis; specifically forecasting or calculating property taxes for complex projects

  • A high degree of comfort reading and interpreting tax code and case law to ensure accuracy of property tax analysis

  • Experience in indirect tax (property tax, sales & use, SALT)

  • Energy or similar industry experience required

  • Bachelor’s degree required, accounting/math/finance/business field preferred

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities

  • Must be proficient with Microsoft 365, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Indirect tax research software experience a plus

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (Expected range $40,000-$60,000 annually depending on experience)

  • Annual bonus

  • Health insurance

  • Retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Professional development opportunities

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Bryan Loomis at bryan@strategiceconomic.com.