Budget Analyst 1/2/3The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a Budget Analyst 1/2/3 to join the Office of Management & Finance/Budget Division. This division supports the development, monitoring, and administration of the agency's budget. In this role, you will work with financial data, prepare reports and projections, monitor expenditures, and support budget activities throughout the fiscal year. If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoy working with numbers and financial information, we encourage you to apply! The ideal candidate possesses the following competencies: Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Managing Budgets: The ability to plan, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet goals, ensure compliance, and promote financial transparency. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Preferred Competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
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 Duties and Other Information:
Job Duties:
Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and administration of the agency's annual budget.
Compile and analyze financial information, including budgets, expenditures, revenues, funding requests, and projections.
Monitor and project revenues and expenditures to identify spending trends and funding needs.
Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, budget reports, financial projections, and other supporting documentation.
Review financial reports and transactions in LaGov ERP and other reporting systems to help track agency spending and available funding.
Assist with preparing budget requests, adjustments, and other documents required throughout the state budget process.
Help identify funding needs and prepare budget adjustments or transfers when necessary.
Prepare reports and financial information for agency management and other state entities.
Review purchase requests to verify funding availability and appropriate use of budgeted funds.
Assist with preparing fiscal information and expenditure projections related to proposed legislation.
Work with Budget Division staff, program managers, and other agency employees to provide budget information and support.
Assist with special projects and other budget-related duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Division/Location: Office of Management & Finance/Budget Division
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Budget Analyst 1, 2, or 3, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Compensation:
The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.
How To Apply:
NO CIVIL SERVICE exam 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 where they are 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact:
- Dr. Phillip Donagriche
- Human Resources Division
- Louisiana Department of InsuranceP.O. Box 94214 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Phillip. Donagriche@ldi.la.govLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Benefits:
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. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: 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 atHolidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's DayMartin 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
