Budget Analyst

State of Louisiana

About This Job

Budget Analyst 4

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical

Budget Analyst 4 to support the Budget Section within the Office of Management and Finance. This position performs specialized budget preparation, review, monitoring, and analysis for DOTD’s Capital Outlay budget.

This role is responsible for preparing Capital Outlay budget documents, analyzing budget requests, monitoring project expenditures and revenues, and supporting budget development strategies for transportation and public works programs. The position works with complex funding sources, appropriation authority, budget adjustments, and LaGov financial data to help ensure DOTD resources are properly planned, monitored, and aligned with departmental priorities.

This position is ideal for a budget or financial professional who enjoys analyzing financial data, solving complex budgetary issues, working with multiple funding sources, and supporting major transportation infrastructure programs that impact communities across Louisiana.

Applicants with experience in budget development, budget analysis, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, grants management, project management, or public sector finance are encouraged to apply.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Managing Budgets: The ability to plan, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet goals, ensure compliance, and promote financial transparency.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

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; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field 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; OR

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; OR

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.

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

Prepares and processes Capital Outlay budget documents and related materials in LaGov for DOTD sections and districts.
Reviews and analyzes submitted budget requests for capital projects and recommends revisions, corrections, or adjustments as needed.
Monitors capital project expenditures and revenues to ensure alignment with approved budgets, appropriations, and project funding requirements.
Conducts fiscal analyses of budget data, funding sources, expenditures, revenues, and project status.
Prepares budget adjustments, transfers, supplements, fund redistributions, and other accounting entries needed to maintain appropriation authority.
Develops reports, tables, charts, spreadsheets, and data analyses to support budget planning, monitoring, and decision-making.
Provides budgetary guidance, training, and technical assistance to DOTD staff regarding budget requests, LaGov entries, and fiscal processes.
Advises management on budget development strategies, funding issues, policy interpretation, and potential budgetary concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned, including emergency or disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational (open to all qualified applicants), Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: 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

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 instead of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

Brian Jones

Budget Administrator

Department of Transportation and Development

Phone:225-379-1495

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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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work, and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship of any immediate family members who are currently employed by the LaDOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members.

MB: Managing Budgets - How do you plan, track, and adjust financial resources to meet goals or priorities?

I struggle to plan or track budgets and may overlook key needs or misallocate funds.
I create basic budgets but sometimes miss important details or respond late to financial issues.
I develop accurate budgets, track spending closely, and adjust based on priorities and data.
I anticipate financial needs, prevent problems early, and recommend strategic budget solutions.

MB: Managing Budgets - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

UD: Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?

I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.

UD: Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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