Budget Analyst 1 - 3

About this Job 38/50325379/BA1-3/10.03.26 S38 - Budget Budget Analyst 1 - 3 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst 1 - 3 to serve in the Budget Section within the Office of Management and Finance. This position is responsible for advanced budget preparation, review, monitoring, and analysis activities related to DOTD’s Capital Outlay budget. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented fiscal professional who is comfortable analyzing budget data, preparing budget materials, working in LaGov financial systems, monitoring project expenditures and revenues, and helping ensure budget activities are completed accurately and promptly. Applicants with experience in Capital Outlay budget, Federal budget, and LaGov are encouraged to apply and will be given preferred consideration. 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. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ Minimum Qualifications 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 Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor’s degree. 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 and Other Information Job Duties: The job duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the level at which the incumbent is hired. The job duties and responsibilities listed below are for the Budget Analyst 3 position and represent the duties and responsibilities that the incumbent will be expected to fulfill at the end of the training series. Prepares documents for Capital Outlay budget activities in LaGov systems for DOTD sections and districts. Analyzes and reviews submitted budget requests for capital projects and makes recommendations, corrections, or revisions as needed. Prepares budget materials for submission to the Division of Administration and Legislature. Works within established timelines for the preparation, submittal, and review of budget documents. Monitors and evaluates complex Capital Outlay programs using LaGov and other budget-related systems. Prepares statistical analyses, tables, charts, and reports using Excel and other financial data sources. Prepares budget adjustments, including fund redistributions, transfers, supplements, and returns. Conducts fiscal analyses to support budget development, planning, and reconciliation activities. Monitors capital project expenditures and revenues to ensure adherence to approved budgets. Reviews budgetary requests and supporting documentation and recommends corrective actions when necessary. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty. Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Budget Analyst 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the …

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