Budget Analyst 1 - 3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst 1–3 to support its Budget Section. The role focuses on advanced budget prep, review, and analysis for the Capital Outlay budget, with proficiency in LaGov and Excel essential for monitoring expenditures and revenues.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree, and will work in a detailed, deadline-driven environment within state government.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documents for Capital Outlay budget activities in LaGov systems for DOTD sections and districts.
• Analyzes and reviews submitted budget requests for capital projects and makes recommendations, corrections, or revisions as needed.
• Prepares budget materials for submission to the Division of Administration and Legislature.
• Works within established timelines for the preparation, submittal, and review of budget documents.
• Monitors and evaluates complex Capital Outlay programs using LaGov and other budget-related systems.
• Prepares statistical analyses, tables, charts, and reports using Excel and other financial data sources.
• Prepares budget adjustments, including fund redistributions, transfers, supplements, and returns.
• Conducts fiscal analyses to support budget development, planning, and reconciliation activities.
• Monitors capital project expenditures and revenues to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Reviews budgetary requests and supporting documentation and recommends corrective actions when necessary.

Skills

Managing Budgets

Using Data

Making Accurate Judgments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LaGov

Excel

Job description

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact:

Brian Jones

Budget Administrator

Department of Transportation and Development

Phone:[phone]

[e-mail]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, is available:
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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S38 - Budget

Budget Analyst 1 - 3

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst 1 - 3 to serve in the Budget Section within the Office of Management and Finance. This position is responsible for advanced budget preparation, review, monitoring, and analysis activities related to DOTD’s Capital Outlay budget.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented fiscal professional who is comfortable analyzing budget data, preparing budget materials, working in LaGov financial systems, monitoring project expenditures and revenues, and helping ensure budget activities are completed accurately and promptly.

Applicants with experience in Capital Outlay budget, Federal budget, and LaGov are encouraged to apply and will be given preferred consideration.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

• Managing Budgets: The ability to plan, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet goals, ensure compliance, and promote financial transparency.
• Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Prepares documents for Capital Outlay budget activities in LaGov systems for DOTD sections and districts.
• Analyzes and reviews submitted budget requests for capital projects and makes recommendations, corrections, or revisions as needed.
• Prepares budget materials for submission to the Division of Administration and Legislature.
• Works within established timelines for the preparation, submittal, and review of budget documents.
• Monitors and evaluates complex Capital Outlay programs using LaGov and other budget-related systems.
• Prepares statistical analyses, tables, charts, and reports using Excel and other financial data sources.
• Prepares budget adjustments, including fund redistributions, transfers, supplements, and returns.
• Conducts fiscal analyses to support budget development, planning, and reconciliation activities.
• Monitors capital project expenditures and revenues to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Reviews budgetary requests and supporting documentation and recommends corrective actions when necessary.

Appointment Type

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Career Progression

This position may be filled as a Budget Analyst 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.

Compensation

This position has a biweekly Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $1,616.00 for the Budget Analyst 1, $1,728.80 for the Budget Analyst 2, and $1,944.80 for the Budget Analyst 3.

Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.