EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Executive Management Officer within the Office of Management and Finance. This position serves as a trusted advisor and confidential assistant to the Undersecretary while providing data analysis, operational research, business process evaluation, and executive-level support.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets business, operational, and statistical data to support executive decision-making.
• Conducts research and evaluates policies, procedures, business processes, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares executive summaries, reports, presentations, charts, graphs, and other analytical materials that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Independently coordinates multiple complex and sensitive assignments, projects, and priorities for executive leadership.
• Manages DOTD’s Office Supply Storehouse, including inventory records, supply levels, purchasing activity, order status, and distribution records.
• Analyzes inventory usage and purchasing data to support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Provides confidential executive and administrative support, including correspondence, calendars, travel arrangements, payroll, and performance documentation.
• Prepares meeting materials and maintains official departmental records in accordance with applicable policies and record-retention requirements.
• Affords assistance in the development and maintenance of DOTD’s data governance framework and recommends improvements to technology, processes, and work products.
• Affords assistance in emergency or disaster support activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

How to Apply

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. 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 completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.