Budget Analyst 1 - 3

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Budget Analyst 1 - 3 to serve in the Budget Section within the Office of Management and Finance. This position is responsible for advanced budget preparation, review, monitoring, and analysis activities related to DOTD’s Capital Outlay budget. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented fiscal professional who is comfortable analyzing budget data, preparing budget materials, working in LaGov financial systems, monitoring project expenditures and revenues, and helping ensure budget activities are completed accurately and promptly. Applicants with experience in Capital Outlay budget and LaGov are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Capital Outlay budget
Experience in LaGov

Responsibilities

Prepares documents for Capital Outlay budget activities in LaGov systems for DOTD sections and districts.
Analyzes and reviews submitted budget requests for capital projects and makes recommendations, corrections, or revisions as needed.
Prepares budget materials for submission to the Division of Administration and Legislature.
Works within established timelines for the preparation, submittal, and review of budget documents.
Monitors and evaluates complex Capital Outlay programs using LaGov and other budget-related systems.
Prepares statistical analyses, tables, charts, and reports using Excel and other financial data sources.
Prepares budget adjustments, including fund redistributions, transfers, supplements, and returns.
Conducts fiscal analyses to support budget development, planning, and reconciliation activities.
Monitors capital project expenditures and revenues to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
Reviews budgetary requests and supporting documentation and recommends corrective actions when necessary.