STATE TREASURY DEBT ANALYST 1-3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office in Baton Rouge seeks an advanced debt management professional to independently evaluate debt issuances, propositions, and related transactions for the State Bond Commission. You will assess compliance with laws and prepare recommendations amid a fast‑paced, high‑standards environment.

The role requires detailed financial analyses, collaboration with legal counsels, underwriters, and engineers, and ongoing development of debt management procedures.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, banking, or administrative services in a financial setting.
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus twenty‑four semester hours in finance, economics, or accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in finance, economics, or accounting.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics.
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing assigned debt‑related applications submitted by state agencies, boards, commissions, local government entities, public trusts, and other applicants for elections, loans, bonds, and other debt‑related transactions.
• Evaluating financial and technical information, including audited financial statements, adopted budgets, cash flow statements, feasibility studies, debt service schedules, and other supporting documentation.
• Reviewing and examining application documentation to verify compliance with Louisiana's Constitution, statutes, Administrative Code, opinions, and federal regulations, including the Internal Revenue Code.
• Preparing detailed analysis sheets outlining the financial and technical aspects of applications and developing recommendations for consideration by State Bond Commission members.
• Communicating with legal counsels, underwriters, municipal advisors, government officials, CPAs, engineers, and other professionals to obtain information necessary to complete analyses.
• Reviewing professional fees and preparing cost‑of‑issuance comparisons to evaluate fees against prior approved projects.
• Participating in Bond Commission agenda review meetings and providing information to Commission members and staff.
• Reviewing post‑closing documentation for debt issuances to verify compliance with approvals, rules, and regulations.
• Performing initial reviews of applications to verify requirements, monitor status, and report to management.
• Assisting with development and maintenance of debt management procedures and interpreting related rules.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Financial operations

Payroll

Banking

Administrative services

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/economics/statistics

Advanced degree in accounting/finance/business/economics/econometrics

CPA license

Job description

Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

https://www.treasury.la.gov/

The Louisiana Department of the Treasury is seeking a highly motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented individual to join its State Bond Commission team and serve Louisiana with private sector urgency and public sector purpose.

This position serves as an advanced-level debt management professional and technical resource responsible for conducting complex financial and technical analyses of debt-related applications submitted to the State Bond Commission. The successful candidate will independently evaluate proposed debt issuances, election propositions, and related financial transactions; assess compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations; and prepare recommendations for consideration by the State Bond Commission. The work is demanding, the pace is fast and the standards are high.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, banking, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus twenty‑four semester hours in any one or combination of the following: finance, economics, or accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in any one or combination of the following: finance, economics, or accounting; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR
• An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; OR
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

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

As a State Treasury Debt Analyst, you will serve as a key resource for the State Bond Commission and will be responsible for a wide variety of complex and time‑sensitive debt management activities, including:

• Analyzing assigned debt‑related applications submitted by state agencies, boards, commissions, local government entities, public trusts, and other applicants for elections, loans, bonds, and other debt‑related transactions.
• Evaluating financial and technical information, including audited financial statements, adopted budgets, cash flow statements, feasibility studies, debt service schedules, and other supporting documentation to determine economic feasibility and the ability to adequately pay proposed debt service.
• Reviewing and examining application documentation to verify compliance with Louisiana's Constitution, Revised Statutes, Administrative Code, Attorney General's Opinions, and applicable federal regulations, including the Internal Revenue Code.
• Preparing detailed analysis sheets outlining the financial and technical aspects of applications and developing recommendations for consideration by State Bond Commission members.
• Communicating with legal counsels, underwriters, municipal advisors, government officials, certified public accountants, engineers, and other professionals to obtain information necessary to complete application analyses.
• Reviewing professional fees associated with debt applications and preparing cost‑of‑issuance comparisons to evaluate fees against similar projects previously approved by the State Bond Commission.
• Participating in Bond Commission agenda review meetings and providing additional information and clarification to Commission members and their staff.
• Reviewing post‑closing documentation for debt issuances to verify compliance with State Bond Commission approvals, rules, and regulations
• Performing initial reviews of State Bond Commission applications to verify requirements, monitoring application status, communicating outstanding requirements, and reporting application status to management.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of debt management procedures, reviewing proposed and enacted legislation, and supporting the interpretation and application of rules and regulations related to state debt issuance.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type:Probational or Promotional. If filled as a probational appointment, this position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion if selected.

Location:This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Compensation:There is a special entrance rate (SER) for this job series at Treasury:

• State Treasury Debt Analyst 1: Starting rate of $28.35/hourly; $2,268.00 biweekly
• State Treasury Debt Analyst 2: Starting rate of $30.33/hourly; $ 2,426.40 biweekly
• State Treasury Debt Analyst 3: Starting rate of $34.12/hourly; $ 2,729.60 biweekly

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. The actual starting salary depends on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

Applicants who possess the following are encouraged to apply

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and accountable – follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and can be relied upon to complete work accurately and timely.
• Self‑motivated and proactive – takes initiative, identifies problems, researches solutions, and does not wait to be told every next step.
• Detail‑oriented – understands that a small error can have significant consequences.
• Highly organized – able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing responsibilities without losing track of important details.
• A strong problem solver – able to research complex issues, analyze information, identify appropriate solutions, and know when to seek guidance.
• An effective communicator – capable of explaining complex rules and processes clearly and professionally to employees, supervisors, and management.
• A high performer – takes ownership of their work, maintains high standards, and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.

• Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement by the closing of this announcement.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

Offers of employment are contingent upon pre‑employment requirements being met including, but not limited to, drug screen, credit check, background check, previous employment verification and/or references.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
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This agency participates in the E‑Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

The Louisiana Department of Treasury is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.