Executive Strategy and Projects Advisor for Public Sector

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

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.