Business Analytics Specialist

Southern Arkansas University; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Management and Finance, Digital Services System Integration and Data Analytics sections of the State of Louisiana seek a data analytics professional to collect, maintain, and analyze complex data sets to support data-driven decision-making across the agency.

Responsibilities include cleaning and validating data, identifying trends, delivering dashboards and visualizations, and collaborating with program areas to define data requirements and analytics that align with agency

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collects, maintains and analyzes complex data sets to support data-driven decision-making across the agency.
• Cleaning and validating data, identifying trends and patterns, and generating actionable insights.
• Collaborate with program areas to define clear data requirements and deliver analytics that align with agency objectives.
• Develops dashboards, reports, and visualization to effectively communicate finding to stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Accounting

Budgeting

Information technology

Management analysis

Procurement

Grants

Tax enforcement

Finance

Social services

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

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DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.

Department VISION

We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.

Department VALUES

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

This position with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is in the Office of Management and Finance (OMF), Digital Services System Integration and Data Analytics sections. This position is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and analyzing complex data sets to support data-driven decision-making across the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Collects, maintains and analyzes complex data sets to support data-driven decision-making across the agency.
• Cleaning and validating data, identifying trends and patterns, and generating actionable insights.
• Collaborate with program areas to define clear data requirements and deliver analytics that align with agency objectives.
• Develops dashboards, reports, and visualization to effectively communicate finding to stakeholders.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

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.

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.

No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Employer:

State of Louisiana

Department of Children & Family Services