Budget Analyst 4

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking qualified applicants for two Budget Analyst 4 positions within the Budget Section of the Office of Management and Finance. One position will support the Operating Budget Unit, and the other will support the Federal Aid Unit.

Responsibilities

• Analyze departmental revenues and expenditures, prepare and process budget adjustments, and manage federal funding activities.
• Monitor project funding and provide technical guidance to DOTD personnel.
• Respond to budget and financial information requests from various stakeholders.
• Manage Federal Highway Administration funding activities in LaGov and the Fiscal Management Information System.
• Review federal funding balances, project authorizations, funding modifications, project agreements, and final vouchers to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with DOTD sections, project managers, and external agencies to coordinate federal project funding, permits, clearances, project end dates, and documentation.
• Provide technical assistance and training to DOTD personnel regarding budget processes, funding requirements, financial systems, and applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services.
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services.
• An advanced degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or statistics plus two years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,227.20 biweekly. Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine their position in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in place of the completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Brian Jones
Budget Administrator
Department of Transportation and Development
Phone: 225-379-1495
Brian.Jones@LA.GOV

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.