State Treasury Debt Analyst 1-3

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of the Treasury is seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented professional to join the State Bond Commission team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This advanced-level debt management position serves as a technical resource and conducts complex financial and technical analyses of debt-related applications submitted to the State Bond Commission. The analyst independently evaluates proposed debt issuances, election propositions, and related financial transactions; assesses compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations; and prepares recommendations for the Commission. The work is demanding, fast-paced, and held to high standards. The position may be filled as a probational or promotional appointment. A person hired through a probational appointment must serve a minimum probationary period of twelve months. Current permanent classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Applicants must meet one of the listed combinations of relevant experience, education, coursework, or CPA licensure. The position has special entrance rates for Analyst levels 1, 2, and 3; actual starting salary depends on the selected applicant’s qualifications.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, banking, or administrative services in a financial setting; or six years of full-time experience in any field plus 24 semester hours in finance, economics, and/or accounting; or a bachelor’s degree plus 24 semester hours in those subjects; or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; or an advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics; or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
For the six-year experience pathway, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years of experience.
Provide relevant, detailed education and experience information in the electronic application; resumes are not accepted in place of completed education and experience sections.
If qualifying using college experience, attach a college transcript to the application. Applicants with an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement by the announcement closing date.
Selected candidate must meet applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a drug screen, credit check, background check, employment verification, and/or references.

Nice To Haves

Dependability and accountability, including following through on commitments and completing work accurately and on time.
Self-motivation and initiative in identifying problems, researching solutions, and progressing work independently.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Problem-solving skills, including researching complex issues, analyzing information, identifying solutions, and knowing when to seek guidance.
Ability to communicate complex rules and processes clearly and professionally to employees, supervisors, and management.
Ownership of work, high standards, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

Analyze assigned debt-related applications from state agencies, boards, commissions, local government entities, public trusts, and other applicants for elections, loans, bonds, and other debt-related transactions.
Evaluate financial and technical information—including audited financial statements, adopted budgets, cash flow statements, feasibility studies, and debt service schedules—to assess economic feasibility and the applicant’s ability to pay proposed debt service.
Review application documentation for compliance with the Louisiana Constitution, Revised Statutes, Administrative Code, Attorney General’s Opinions, and applicable federal regulations, including the Internal Revenue Code.
Prepare detailed analysis sheets describing the financial and technical aspects of applications and develop recommendations for State Bond Commission members.
Communicate with legal counsel, underwriters, municipal advisors, government officials, certified public accountants, engineers, and other professionals to obtain information needed for application analyses.
Review professional fees associated with debt applications and prepare cost-of-issuance comparisons against similar projects previously approved by the State Bond Commission.
Participate in Bond Commission agenda review meetings and provide information and clarification to Commission members and their staff.
Review post-closing documentation for debt issuances to verify compliance with State Bond Commission approvals, rules, and regulations.
Conduct initial reviews of applications to verify requirements, monitor application status, communicate outstanding requirements, and report status to management.
Assist with developing and maintaining debt management procedures, review proposed and enacted legislation, and support interpretation and application of rules and regulations related to state debt issuance.