Education Consultant 3-Ops

About the role

This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Operations. The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is committed to ensuring every child is on track to a college degree, a professional career, or a life of success. The LDOE manages over $1 billion in state and federal funding to support local education agencies (LEAs) across Louisiana.

Job Focus Area

The Office of Operations plays a critical role in achieving the LDOE's mission by managing funding and supporting LEAs in driving student success and system-wide improvement. The Education Consultant 3 will lead the development, coordination, and execution of strategic grant initiatives and LEA planning efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of grant applications by identifying funding opportunities, managing proposal submissions, and ensuring alignment with LDOE’s mission and priorities.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and program offices to draft, review, and manage grant-related documents while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Maintain and standardize documentation processes by managing detailed records of Grant Award Notifications (GANs) and developing procedures to promote consistency and transparency.
• Support LEA planning and strategic implementation by developing and refining the statewide Super App and associated planning materials to reflect and reinforce LDOE’s priority initiatives.
• Conduct and manage the Super App review process to evaluate LEA plans for alignment with funding and approval criteria, provide actionable feedback, and guide systems toward greater impact.
• Drive operational planning and project execution by leading key work streams that directly support the agency’s strategic goals and improve grant effectiveness and coordination.
• Provide strategic guidance to agency leadership on discretionary and competitive grant opportunities that support LDOE priorities, ensuring strong proposals and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with finance and program teams to allocate and monitor funding in a way that maximizes impact, ensures funds are allowable, and supports LDOE’s vision for equitable education.
• Serve as a key liaison within the Office of Operations, supporting cross-functional coordination with divisions such as Fiscal Operations and Federal Support & Grantee Relations on high-impact initiatives and special projects.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience, including leading cross-functional initiatives and managing timelines, deliverables, and reporting across multiple stakeholders.
• Proven grant writing and grant management expertise, particularly with federal or state education funding streams.
• Experience with educational planning and funding alignment, such as leading or contributing to the development and review of LEA plans, including Louisiana’s Super App process.
• Knowledge of federal and state education laws and policies, especially those related to grants, funding compliance, and program implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting formal documents, reports, or guidance for diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets), including using formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation tools for analysis and tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and use insights to guide strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience working with LEAs, state agencies, or other public sector organizations on education-related initiatives.
• Familiarity with electronic grants management systems (such as eGMS) and other planning or financial tracking tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across divisions, with a strong customer-service orientation and attention to detail.

Skills

• Strong project management experience.
• Proven grant writing and grant management expertise.
• Experience with educational planning and funding alignment.
• Knowledge of federal and state education laws and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Experience working with LEAs and state agencies.
• Familiarity with electronic grants management systems.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across divisions.

Benefits

Details on benefits are available upon request.

Pay

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $28.97/hour.

Schedule

Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined.