Executive Management Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 10/50697606/EMO/7.24.26-LR
Department: DOTD-Administration
Division: Section 10
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Business Analytics and Executive Operations
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a highly analytical, organized, and results-oriented professional to serve as 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. The selected candidate will independently manage multiple complex and sensitive assignments, analyze information from various sources, and develop clear, actionable recommendations that support executive decision-making and improve departmental operations.
In addition to supporting executive leadership, this position oversees the DOTD Office Supply Storehouse, assists with the Department's data governance framework, coordinates executive-level administrative activities, and maintains critical departmental records.
This opportunity is ideal for a professional who is skilled in analyzing data, improving processes, communicating complex information, managing competing priorities, and handling confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
Applicants with experience in Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bl or similar software, data modeling, or Tableau are encouraged to apply.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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:

• 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.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of DOTD's data governance framework and recommends improvements to technology, processes, and work products.
• Assists with emergency or disaster support activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probationary 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.
Compensation: Additional compensation may be considered for applicants with 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 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 in place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Barbara C. Aguillard
Undersecretary
Office: 225-379-1232
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.
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

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

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "N/A".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, the DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship of any immediate family members who are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members.
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Have you worked extensively with Pivot tables, Power Query, and other Excel functions?

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Have you worked with Power Bl, Tableau, and/or Data modeling?

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Do you have any experience in creating dashboards and preparing presentations?

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