Budget Analyst 1.2.3 (Fiscal Operations)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana is seeking a Budget Analyst located in Baton Rouge, LA, focusing on advanced budget management and analysis duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong budgeting skills, a Bachelor's degree, and relevant experience in budget development or financial services.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, or grants management.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field.
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Assist in developing audit programs and prepare audit reports.
• Analyze financial documents for audit validity.

Skills

Managing Budgets

Using Data

Working with Financial Information

Accepting Direction

Adapting to Change

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Accountability

Following Policies and Procedures

Managing Meetings

Thinking Critically

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

*This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**

Office of Fiscal Operations - School System Financial Services Division

Job Focus Areas:
The Budget Analyst 1,2,3 (CPG) is located in the Office of School System Financial Services/Fiscal Operations/Budget Division, which provides management reporting and analysis of budget, expenditure, and personnel data to assist executive staff in decision making. This position reports to a Budget Manager and performs advanced journeyman level work, performing specialized budget preparation, review, control, monitoring, evaluation, and analysis, as well as programmatic and administrative review and analysis relative to the budget units in the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).

Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:

Managing Budgets: The ability to be a good steward of state resources by effectively managing allocated funds.
Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
Working with Financial Information: The ability to use financial data to guide, drive, and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization.
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
Managing Meetings: The ability to conduct a meeting and manage others to accomplish the results needed in the allotted amount of time.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Three years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

May conduct financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for an agency.

Assists in developing an audit project program and/or testing procedures.

Assists in preparing audit reports and follow up to determine if corrective action has been taken.

Performs financial audits by examining a variety of fiscal documents to ascertain the validity of information reported and the dependability of record keeping and reporting practices of an audited entity.

Performs operational audits by analyzing and testing to determine if operational effectiveness and efficiency are being achieved according to business unit strategic objectives, and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of process controls.

Performs compliance audits by testing to identify non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, or agency policies and procedures.

May perform special audit projects and investigations, as requested or required.

Uses effective sampling techniques during audits, as warranted.

Uses data processing information systems, software, and other automated tools to assist in performing audits.

Position-Specific Details:

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Budget Analyst 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Budget Analyst 2 (AS 613)

Hourly: $18.04 - $35.40

Monthly: $3,126 – $6,136

Annually: $37,523 – $73,632

Budget Analyst 3 (AS 615)

Hourly: $20.65 – $40.53

Monthly: $3,579 – $7,025

Annually: $42,952 – $84,302

Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

*Note regarding the advertised pay range:The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career andnotthe maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA.The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Thisposition may be filled by a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee, Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

NOTE: Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[e-mail]

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