Budget Administrator 2

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Make an impact behind the scenes of public health! Join the Office of Management and Finance as a key member of the Planning and Budget team, supporting complex budgets, multiple funding sources, and strategic financial planning. If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to help ensure sound financial management for the Louisiana Department of Health, we encourage you to apply! Eight 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 plus five 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

A bachelor’s degree plus five 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

An advanced degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or statistics plus four years of experience in budget development or analysis, accounting, auditing, policy planning, procurement, contracts or grants management, project management, statistical analysis, or financial services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Directs, plans, and coordinates budget activities for assigned program offices, ensuring effective management of complex programs and multiple funding sources.
• Reviews and analyzes agency budget requests, making recommendations and revisions to ensure alignment with the Department’s overall budget plan and legislative requirements.
• Establishes and monitors budget development standards, policies, guidelines, and timelines to promote consistency, compliance, and effective budget management.
• Monitors agency revenues and expenditures, evaluates financial trends and projected status, and recommends corrective actions as needed to maintain approved budgets.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to agency personnel on budget development, LaGov financial tracking systems, and cost identification.
• Serves as a liaison with the Division of Administration, Office of Planning and Budget, legislative staff, and other stakeholders regarding budget information, issues, and potential resolutions.
• Analyzes strategic and operational plans and develops financial reports, statistical analyses, projections, and performance measures to support effective program planning and performance-based budgeting.

Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Secretary / Planning and Budget / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Secretary. Cost Center: 3071061000 Position Number(s): 50394077

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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Contact Information: Paul Tran [email protected] LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

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