Business Analytics Specialist

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grambling State University is seeking a Business Analytic Specialist to lead BI, budgeting, and financial analytics within the Budget Office. You will develop dashboards, perform budget-to-actual analyses, and support resource-allocation decisions.

The role emphasizes data validation, reporting, and evaluating new analytical tools using Power BI, with opportunities to influence departmental priorities and public service outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, accounting, or financial analysis is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with BI tools and data visualization is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains financial dashboards and reports.
• Performs budget-to-actual and variance analyses.
• Supports budget development and fiscal oversight.
• Implements data validation and quality-control procedures.
• Evaluates analytical tools and writes technical reports.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Contracts

Economics

Finance

Information Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

Department VISION

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

We're looking for a Business Analytic Specialist, to join our team in East Baton Rouge Parish.

At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

This position with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is in the Office of Management and Finance (OMF), Budget Office. The incumbent will serve as the Budget Office's Business Analytic Specialist and technical lead for business intelligence, financial analytics, reporting, data visualization, and automation.

Join Our Team at DCFS: Drive Excellence in the Office of Management and Finance.

If you are driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact - this could be the opportunity for you!

• Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
• Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
• An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement.
• 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:

• Develops, maintains, and enhances financial dashboards, reports, scorecards, and data visualizations using Power BI and other approved analytical tools.
• Conducts budget-to-actual, expenditure trend, revenue, staffing, and variance analyses.
• Provides technical analysis and reporting to support departmental budget development, budget execution, fiscal oversight, and resource-allocation decisions.
• Develops and applies data validation, reconciliation, and quality-control procedures.
• Evaluates emerging analytical tools and technologies and recommends appropriate applications within established departmental standards.
• Performs other related duties and special assignments as required in support of Budget Office operations and departmental priorities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.