Budget Analyst 1-4

Budget Analyst 1-4  Salary $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

CRT-2026-219296-MBT

Department Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks Opening Date 03/26/2026 Closing Date 4/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS About this Job The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails. This position is located in the State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA. The primary purpose of the position is to perform highly complex budget management functions, including budget preparation and analysis; financial analysis, reporting and monitoring; contract monitoring; purchasing monitoring; and LaCarte for the Office of State Parks.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

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.

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies. Working with

Financial Information:

The ability to interpret financial data, manage financial approvals, and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency. Minimum Qualifications 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.

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

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Compiles & analyzes historical operational data for budget assessment. Monitors and forecasts revenue& expenditures to identify and report trends & potential funding problems. Prepares budget and revenue projections under direction from the Administrative Program Director Receives, reviews, and verifies supplemental receiving reports and invoices for accuracy and completeness Ensures procurement information is provided to property control officer for tagged property. Oversees accounts payable functions including processing of invoices for payment, tracking of invoice payments, auditing of invoices against purchase documents and reconciliation of discrepancies. Serves as advisor to the Administrative Program Director in the design, development, training, and implementation of fiscal & budget reporting systems Posts audit approval of all LaCarte/Works visa purchasing card statements, logs, receipts, & supporting documentation Serves as the principal point of contact during FEMA recovery meetings. Gathers expenditures & loss revenue pertaining to disasters and notifies GOSHEP. Assists with audits prepared by GOHSEP to determine if accurate funds are received or need to be reimbursed. Collects documentation such as PO's, invoices, LaCarte bank statements, vehicle log reports, rental equipment statements, travel reimbursements, proof of payments, and daily log reports

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

 State Parks Administrative Office in

Baton Rouge, LA Appointment Type:

 Probational, Promotion, or Detail to

Special Duty Career Progression:

 This position may be filled as a Budget Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Work Schedule:

 The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday, typical office hours are 8am-4:30pm. This position will work full-time hours, 40 hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays.

Travel:

 Position requires occasional travel to state parks and historic sites, statewide, as needed for meetings, training, etc. When travel is required, a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty. 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. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Melissa Thibodaux Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax:

(225) 342-7928 mthibodaux@crt.la.gov Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802