Workforce Development Consultant

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Works is seeking a Workforce Development Consultant in the Office of Business Workforce Solutions (OBWS), publicly known as Louisiana Talent Works. The role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of statewide business workforce services and initiatives. It connects employers with workforce, education, training, and economic development resources and helps address current and emerging workforce needs across Louisiana. The consultant works with employers, industry associations, regional workforce staff, education and training providers, state agencies, and other partners to develop practical employer-focused solutions. The role also provides statewide guidance and technical assistance, supports employer-led training initiatives, analyzes labor market and program data, and develops recommendations and plans to improve service delivery and results.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed minimum qualification pathways: seven years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; or six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; or a bachelor's degree plus four years in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; or a master's degree plus three years in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
For the experience substitution pathway, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university count as one year toward the six years of full-time work experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.
Submit a complete electronic application with relevant, detailed education and experience information; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.
Submit to drug screening and a background check if selected for employment.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of statewide Business Services strategies, programs, and initiatives.
Work with employers, industry associations, and economic development partners to identify workforce challenges, hiring needs, and talent development opportunities.
Coordinate with regional workforce staff, education and training providers, and state agencies to develop and implement employer-focused workforce solutions.
Provide statewide guidance, technical assistance, and support to staff and partners delivering business workforce services.
Develop procedures, tools, and best practices for business workforce services.
Support employer-led training initiatives, including incumbent worker training, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and other programs addressing business needs.
Analyze labor market information, employer feedback, and program performance data to identify trends, evaluate results, and recommend service improvements.
Develop reports, recommendations, and implementation plans for program management, strategic planning, and leadership decision-making.
Help establish consistent service expectations, processes, and performance measures for employer engagement and Business Services delivery statewide.
Represent Louisiana Works in meetings, workgroups, and collaborative initiatives with employers, public agencies, and workforce development partners.