Executive Management Advisor

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Family Services in Baton Rouge seeks an Executive Management Advisor to join the leadership team. You will oversee strategic planning, performance metrics, and executive-level program reviews, aligning initiatives with the agency’s mission.

Ideal candidates have extensive public/private sector program management experience and the ability to work with diverse teams on complex budgets and legislative issues.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience developing, managing, or evaluating administrative or special projects in public/private sectors.
• Six years of FT work plus five years in related program management in public/private sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of related experience.
• Advanced degree or JD plus four years in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the Secretary's executive leadership team; participate in strategic planning and policy development.
• Lead performance measurement initiatives and adapt to budget-driven changes.
• Conduct executive-level program reviews and audits of agency policies and operations.
• Coordinate agency projects to align with mission and vision across teams.
• Act as an advisor to the Secretary and represent DCFS on task forces.
• Represent the agency at meetings and ensure timely project completion.
• Collaborate across departments to maintain program integrity and impact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budget & policy awareness

Public sector experience

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or JD

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.

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.

Join Our Team at DCFS: Executive Management Advisor

Current DCFS employees are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for an Executive Management Advisor to join our DCFS Team in Baton Rouge Region Parish. The incumbent of this position will work with various departmental initiatives and has a special project oversight. This position should possess the knowledge and experience with all agency components, including service provisions, budget and legislative issues.

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

• Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.

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 Duties

• Serves as a member of the Secretary's executive leadership team and participates in strategic planning, policy development and problem resolution to ensure quality service delivery of the department's program.
• Responsible for strategic planning and development of meaningful performance measurements, especially relative to changes being made due to reorganizing and/or those that are necessary due to budget constraints.
• Performs high level executive program reviews and audit functions for the Secretary relative t the agency's policies and management, operation of program and offices, and the services provided by the agency.
• Responsible for keeping special projects on task and ensuring that the agency projects are coordinated and aligned with the mission and vision.
• Serves as an advisor to the Secretary.
• Represents DCFS on task forces and initiatives.
• Responsible for representing the agency at various meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type: Job Appointment.

Works 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.

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Amy Roberts

Department of Children and Family Services

[e-mail]

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.