Research Assistant Data Analyst Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $3,745.73 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 16/50445097/HRS/8.28.26-LR
Department: DOTD-Administration
Division: Section 16
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Human Resources Analyst B, C, or Specialist (Data Quality Management)
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Analyst/Specialist to join the Headquarters Data Quality Management Program within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Section. This position audits personnel actions, pay changes, and staffing records affecting more than 4,300 positions statewide to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and data integrity.
The position also analyzes trends, prepares compliance reports, provides technical guidance and training to Human Resources staff, monitors corrective actions, and recommends improvements to HR processes and procedures. Applicants with experience in LaGov HCM or SAP, NeoGov/LA Careers, personnel-action auditing, applicant qualification review, HR reporting and data analysis, State Civil Service rules, or public-sector human resources are encouraged to apply.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• 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:
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of human resources experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus one year of human resources experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of human resources experience; OR
An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate.
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.
Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
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
The duties listed below reflect the full-performance responsibilities of the Human Resources Specialist level. Assigned duties and the level of responsibility may vary based on the level at which the position is filled.
Job Duties:

• Audits personnel actions and pay changes entered in LaGov HCM to ensure accuracy and compliance with State Civil Service rules, federal and state requirements, and DOTD policies and procedures.
• Reviews staffing and selection records in NeoGov/LA Careers, including qualification determinations for selected applicants, to confirm that hiring actions are properly supported and authorized.
• Compares system entries with supporting documentation, identifies discrepancies, communicates required corrections, and follows up to ensure corrections are completed accurately and timely.
• Conducts biweekly reviews of personnel actions before payroll processing and monitors procedures for retroactive actions and corrections.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to Headquarters and District Human Resources staff regarding personnel actions, pay changes, data-entry requirements, documentation, and related compliance matters.
• Interprets State Civil Service rules, DOTD policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state requirements relating to personnel actions for HR staff, managers, employees, and applicants.
• Collaborates with Headquarters Staffing, District HR management, and other program areas to research and resolve complex personnel-processing and data-quality issues.
• Develops and delivers training to new and existing Human Resources staff regarding Data Quality Management procedures, compliance requirements, system processing, and documentation standards.
• Generates and analyzes biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and fiscal-year reports to identify deficiencies, monitor corrective actions, track trends, evaluate compliance, and recommend process improvements.
• Consults with internal and external auditors, evaluates program effectiveness, assists with special projects, and develops or recommends revisions to HR processes and procedures.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.
Career Progression: This position is part of a career progression group and may be filled at the Human Resources Analyst B, Human Resources Analyst C, or Human Resources Specialist level. The level at which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Compensation: The following Special Entrance Rates (SER) apply:

• Human Resources Analyst B: $1,728.80 biweekly
• Human Resources Analyst C: $1,944.80 biweekly
• Human Resources Specialist: $2,080.80 biweekly

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 additional compensation 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 the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy and 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 place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Nolitha LeDay-McDowell, PSHRA-SCP
Human Resources Compensation and Staffing Unit Manager
Department of Transportation and Development
Phone: (225) 379-1253 Fax: (225) 379-1856
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
More information can be found at
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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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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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 "NA"
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, the DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the names and relationships of any immediate family members whom LaDOTD currently employs. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members.
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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited 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 your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Do you have experience using LaGov/HCM?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have State of Louisiana experience entering actions in LaGov/HCM?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience using NeoGov/LaJobs (LaCareers)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with compliance audits?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certif