WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not specified

Job summary

Louisiana Works seeks a Workforce Development Consultant to improve how businesses access workforce services and talent development solutions across Louisiana. The role coordinates employer-focused initiatives, statewide program implementation, and collaboration with employers and partners to address current and emerging workforce needs.

The Office of Business Workforce Solutions (OBWS), known as Louisiana Talent Works, links employers with education, training, and economic development resources

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
• Experience substitutions: college hours can count toward experience under the six years requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of statewide Business Services strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• Work with employers, industry associations, and economic development partners to identify workforce challenges and opportunities.
• Coordinate with regional workforce staff, education providers, and state agencies to implement employer-focused solutions.
• Provide statewide guidance and support to staff delivering business workforce services, including developing procedures and tools.
• Support employer-led training initiatives, including incumbent worker training, apprenticeships, and work-based learning.
• Analyze labor market information and program performance data to identify trends and improve services.
• Develop reports and implementation plans for program management and leadership decision-making.
• Establish consistent service expectations and performance measures for employer engagement across the state.
• Represent Louisiana Works in meetings and collaborative initiatives with employers and partners.

Skills

Workforce development experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Workforce Development Consultant

Location: New Orleans, LA

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn more about Louisiana Works

Louisiana Works is seeking a Workforce Development Consultant to help improve how businesses across the state access workforce services and talent development solutions. This position will play a key role in coordinating employer-focused initiatives, supporting statewide program implementation, and working with employers and partners to address current and emerging workforce needs. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who can turn business needs into practical solutions, manage complex initiatives, and help improve the effectiveness of workforce services statewide.

The Office of Business Workforce Solutions (OBWS), publicly known as Louisiana Talent Works, works to make Louisiana’s workforce development system more responsive to the needs of businesses. The office serves as a central connection point between employers and the state’s workforce, education, training, and economic development resources.

Our focus is on understanding what employers need, coordinating the right partners and resources, and delivering practical solutions that help businesses recruit, train, and retain talent. This includes supporting employer-led training, work-based learning, and other workforce strategies that respond to industry demand.

Ultimately, our goal is to make it easier for businesses of all sizes to access workforce services, receive timely support, and achieve measurable results, while creating more opportunities for people across Louisiana.

Experience Requirements

• Seven years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
• A master's degree plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
• 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 Details

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of statewide Business Services strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• Work with employers, industry associations, and economic development partners to identify workforce challenges, hiring needs, and opportunities for talent development.
• Coordinate with regional workforce staff, education and training providers, and other state agencies to develop and implement employer-focused workforce solutions.
• Provide statewide guidance, technical assistance, and support to staff and partners delivering business workforce services, including developing procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Support the coordination of employer-led training initiatives, including incumbent worker training, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and other programs that address business needs.
• Analyze labor market information, employer feedback, and program performance data to identify trends, evaluate results, and recommend service improvements.
• Develop reports, recommendations, and implementation plans to support program management, strategic planning, and leadership decision-making.
• Help establish consistent service expectations, processes, and performance measures for employer engagement and Business Services delivery across the state.
• Represent Louisiana Works in meetings, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives with employers, public agencies, and workforce development partners

Position Specific Details

Location: New Orleans, LA

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kedrick Kennedy

[e-mail]

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities

TDD# 800-259-5154