Budget Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Administration)

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Administration (OAD) supports the effective operation of the Department by managing accounting, budget control, procurement, contract management, strategic planning and personnel management. The Office also oversees the NRTA, which provides secure financial frameworks for managing environmental liabilities. OAD delivers financial management, HR, IT, procurement, and strategic planning across the department, ensuring that technical offices can focus on their regulatory work. The Fiscal and Budget section of the Operations Division of the Office of Administration provides complete financial management services for the various offices of C&E. Its functions include annual budget preparation, maintaining accounts reflecting the department's revenues received and costs incurred, and providing financial management reports and advice. This Budget Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4 is responsible for performance of duties related to budget development, expenditure control, financial and federal analysis and reporting, and interagency and other billings for one or more agencies of the Department. The position requires knowledge of Statutes governing the uses of statutorily dedicated funds, 2 CFR 200, state budget, and appropriation processes.

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.
Knowledge of Statutes governing the uses of statutorily dedicated funds, 2 CFR 200, state budget, and appropriation processes.
Knowledge of different software packages including Windows, Word, and Excel, as well as LaGov, SONRIS, SAP HR System, and Business Objects Reporting Tool.

Nice To Haves

Managing Budgets: The ability to plan, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet goals, ensure compliance, and promote financial transparency.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Responsibilities

Prepares annual budget request and tracks progress through the appropriation process.
Analyzes the budget information and prepares budget for assigned offices within C&E.
Maintains spreadsheets of each office budget requests as submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB).
Provides budgetary and fiscal support to Grant Accountants and Program Managers for assigned agencies/grants.
Reviews and authorizes all requests for the purchase of goods and/or services, prepares BA-22 for the Requests for Contracts and/or proposals after performing a cost analysis.
Monitors cash on a daily basis and completes fund loans and cash transfers as needed to ensure invoices are paid timely.
Maintains budgetary and fiscal oversight of the department.
Responsible for the preparation of the department’s Indirect Cost Proposals.
Provides a wide variety of management reports to the Secretary, Legislature, Division of Administration, Legislative and Senate Fiscal Offices, Office of Planning and Budget, and other parties as needed.
Assists with the creation of new and revised written policies and procedures for the Budget section.
May perform other duties as assigned.