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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.

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 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 and Other Information Job Duties: 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: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Brian Jones Budget Administrator Department of Transportation and Development Phone:225-379-1495 Brian.Jones@LA.GOV 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.