Administrative Program Manager – Finance & Operations

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced administrative leader to support Traffic Operations and the Central Repair Shop. You will oversee financial, purchasing, inventory, and payroll functions to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Compliance with Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and DOTD policies is essential. This role offers a pathway to impact across district operations and staff support, with comprehensive supervision

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative services or equivalent mix of field and admin roles.
• Familiar with budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and inventory controls.
• Ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fiscal and budget operations by monitoring expenditures, reconciling accounts, reviewing financial documents, analyzing budget trends, and assisting Section leadership with budget planning and requests.
• Supervise procurement and inventory operations by overseeing purchasing activities, warehouse operations, material distribution, inventory controls, and annual physical inventories while ensuring compliance with DOTD policies and procedures.
• Manage payroll and administrative processes by supervising payroll activities, reviewing time and attendance records, coordinating corrections with Timekeepers and Managers, and ensuring accurate coding and timely processing of payroll actions.
• Lead and support administrative staff by providing supervision, training, guidance, and oversight to ensure accurate and compliant business operations while maintaining confidential personnel, training, and performance records.

Skills

Administrative services

Budget planning

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced administrative leader to support Traffic Operations and the Central Repair Shop. You will oversee financial, purchasing, inventory, and payroll functions to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Compliance with Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and DOTD policies is essential. This role offers a pathway to impact across district operations and staff support, with comprehensive supervision