Financial Analyst Contract Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $3,272.53 - $5,734.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: LDOE50580970-082826PH-OPS
Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
Office Of Operations
Job Focus Area
The Louisiana Department of Education is seeking a contract/grant reviewer to join the Operational Support Services team. This role will serve as a primary contract reviewer for the agency, will support program offices in navigating the complexities of the contract and procurement regulations and processes, and will facilitate the contracting process for the agency from beginning to end. We are looking for candidates who believe in teamwork, accountability, are self-motivating, and process improvement oriented.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Demonstrating Innovation: The ability to generate, share, and apply original ideas to improve outcomes, solve problems, or create new value.

Candidates with the following skills or experience are encouraged to apply:

• Experience working with data analysis tools (i.e. DocuSign, Google Sheets/Excel)
• Process Improvement Skills
• Strong Critical Thinking Skills

Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; 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:
As a Contracts/Grant Reviewer 1, 2, or 3, you will:

• Serve as first-level contract reviewer for the agency
• Provide program office support for contracts
• Facilitate DocuSign set up for all contracts at both levels of signature needs
• Track and push on contracts that have stalled
• Track contracts that have ended and have not had performance evaluation submitted

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Work Location: The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Contracts/Grants Reviewer 1, 2 or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $18.88 hourly, $1,510.40 by-weekly. The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The pay ranges for each level are as follows:
Contracts/Grants Reviewer 2 (AS-613)
Hourly: $20.20 - $35.40
Monthly: $3,501.33-$6,136
Annually: $42,016 - $73,632
Contracts/Grants Reviewer 3 (AS-615)
Hourly: $22.73- $40.53
Monthly: $3,939.87- $7,025
Annually: $47,278.40 - $84,302
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
ldoejobs@la.gov
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:
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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
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

• Yes
• No

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards,integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from yourexperience.Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated thiscompetency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are allvalid.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, andperformance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from yourexperience.Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated thiscompetency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are allvalid.
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DI: Demonstrating Innovation - How well do you come up with original ideas and turn them intoimprovements or solutions?

• I play it safe, avoid risk, and struggle to develop or adapt ideas.
• I test new ideas and adjust based on results.
• I apply creative thinking and turn ideas into improvements.
• I inspire creativity, scale bold ideas, and drive lasting change.

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DI: Demonstrating Innovation - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from yourexperience.Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated thiscompetency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are allvalid.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, orlimited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from yourexperience.Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated thiscompetency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are allvalid.
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TS: Thinking Strategically - How do you connect your work to long-term goals and anticipate what'sahead?

• I don't connect my actions to long-term goals and have trouble anticipating outcomes or using evidence.
• I mostly focus on immediate needs and have limited awareness of trends, risks, or stakeholder perspectives.
• I align my actions with long-term goals and consider trends, evidence, and stakeholder needs when making decisions.
• I anticipate future risks and opportunities and shape long-term strategies by integrating trends, diverse perspectives, and long-term priorities.

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TS: Thinking Strategically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from yourexperience.Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated thiscompetency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are allvalid.
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Do you have experience with DocuSign?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience including the number of years and reference any work experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience with Google Sheets or Excel?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience including the number of years and reference any work experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A".
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Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other employees of the school system are NOT considered employees of the LA Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

Required Question