STATE BUDGET MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1, 2

STATE BUDGET MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1, 2

 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OPB 032426 ERG

Department Division of Administration Division Office of Planning and Budget Opening Date 03/24/2026 Closing Date 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS About this Job The Division of Administration/Office of Planning and Budget has two vacancies. The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) has the primary responsibility of implementing performance-based budgeting in the Executive Branch of Louisiana state government. This includes budget-related services such as long- and short-term financial analysis and operating budget development, monitoring and control, and policy development, planning, accountability, and other management services including integration of performance information into the budget development process. OPB staff represents the Governor and Commissioner of Administration on commissions, councils, boards, task forces, and consensus estimating conferences and through the State Economist, OPB provides revenue projections to the Revenue Estimating Conference. The State Budget Management Analyst evaluates agency budget requests and develops performance-based recommendations in alignment with executive guidelines and statutory requirements. The role includes analyzing plans, drafting key budget documents, reviewing legislation for fiscal impact, and monitoring appropriations. The incumbent also provides technical assistance and supports mid-year budget adjustments, including presenting recommendations to legislative committees. Applicants with experience in budget development and/or policy research analysis and development; strategic operational planning; performance measurement, performance accountability, budget or fiscal analysis; program management; institutional research or public finance are strongly encouraged to apply. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: Overseeing the state's capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes 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:

Evaluates operating budget requests and develops performance-based budget recommendations for assigned state agencies, based upon executive guidelines, legislative revised statutes, and program mandates. Analyzes and evaluates agency strategic and operational plans. Drafts assigned sections of the Executive Budget and Executive Budget Supporting Document, Continuation Budget and Five Year Base Line Projection, Appropriations Bills, and Supplemental Appropriations Bill in order to provide budget recommendations. Reviews and analyzes legislative instruments that have a fiscal impact on assigned agencies, providing bill summaries as directed. Reviews agency financial and performance records for compliance with constitutional and statutory mandates, and for the efficient allocation of resources. Monitors appropriations for assigned agencies. Provides technical assistance and transmits budgetary information. Analyzes mid-year budget adjustment requests for assigned state agencies, and testifies before legislative committees to justify adjustment and define and/or explain programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

 This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Career Progression:

 This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a State Budget Management Analyst 1 or 2.

Compensation:

 This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows: State Budget Management Analyst 1, the SER is $2,268.00 biweekly. State Budget Management Analyst 2, the SER is $2,456.40 biweekly. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

Email:

Erica.

Gay@la.gov Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802