Executive Management Advisor

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking an Executive Management Advisor to join their team in the Baton Rouge Region. This role involves working with various departmental initiatives and overseeing special projects. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of all agency components, including service provisions, budget, and legislative issues. DCFS is committed to protecting children, empowering families, and strengthening communities to ensure every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. They aim for a future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities, operating with values of dignity, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Requirements

Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.
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.
Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

Nice To Haves

Current DCFS employees are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of the Secretary's executive leadership team and participates in strategic planning, policy development and problem resolution to ensure quality service delivery of the department's program.
Responsible for strategic planning and development of meaningful performance measurements, especially relative to changes being made due to reorganizing and/or those that are necessary due to budget constraints.
Performs high level executive program reviews and audit functions for the Secretary relative to the agency's policies and management, operation of program and offices, and the services provided by the agency.
Responsible for keeping special projects on task and ensuring that the agency projects are coordinated and aligned with the mission and vision.
Serves as an advisor to the Secretary.
Represents DCFS on task forces and initiatives.
Responsible for representing the agency at various meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.