Budget Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Administration)

Budget Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Administration)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DCE-OAD-2026-223154-MFR

Department

DCE-Conservation and Energy

Division

Office of Administration

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Administration - Fiscal & Budget

The Office of Administration (OAD) supports the effective operation of the Department by managing accounting, budget control, procurement, contract management, strategic planning and personnel management. The Office also oversees the NRTA, which provides secure financial frameworks for managing environmental liabilities.OAD delivers financial management, HR, IT, procurement, and strategic planning across the department, ensuring that technical offices can focus on their regulatory work. The Fiscal and Budget section of the Operations Division of the Office of Administration provides complete financial management services for the various offices of C&E. Its functions include annual budget preparation, maintaining accounts reflecting the departments revenues received and costs incurred, and providing financial management reports and advice.

This Budget Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4 is responsible for performance of duties related to budget development, expenditure control, financial and federal analysis and reporting, and interagency and other billings for one or more agencies of the Department. The position requires knowledge of Statutes governing the uses of statutorily dedicated funds, 2 CFR 200, state budget, and appropriation processes.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD 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

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:

This Budget Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4 position is located within the Fiscal & Budget Division of the Office Administration and is domiciled in Baton Rouge, LA. This position reports to the Accountant Manager 3. Incumbent must have knowledge of different software packages including Windows, Word, and Excel, as well as LaGov, SONRIS, SAP HR System, and Business Objects Reporting Tool. Independent judgment is required with minimal supervision from the Accountant Manager 3. Overtime work may be required during peak periods.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares annual budget request and tracks progress through the appropriation process.
• Analyzes the budget information and prepares budget for assigned offices within C&E.
• Maintains spreadsheets of each office budget requests as submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB).
• Provides budgetary and fiscal support to Grant Accountants and Program Managers for assigned agencies/grants.
• Reviews and authorizes all requests for the purchase of goods and/or services, prepares BA-22 for the Requests for Contracts and/or proposals after performing a cost analysis.
• Monitors cash on a daily basis and completes fund loans and cash transfers as needed to ensure invoices are paid timely.
• Maintains budgetary and fiscal oversight of the department.
• Responsible for the preparation of the department's Indirect Cost Proposals.
• Provides a wide variety of management reports to the Secretary, Legislature, Division of Administration, Legislative and Senate Fiscal Offices, Office of Planning and Budget, and other parties as needed.
• Assists with the creation of new and revised written policies and procedures for the Budget section.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group Budget Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Title/Level

Budget Analyst 1

Budget Analyst 2

Budget Analyst 3

Budget Analyst 4

Pay Level

AS-613

AS-614

AS-615

AS-618

SER Hourly Range

$18.04 - $35.40

$19.30 - $37.88

$22.10 - $43.37

$25.31 - $49.66

SER Monthly Range

$3,127 - $6,136

$3,345 - $6,566

$3,831 - $ 7,518

$4,387 - $8,608

SER Annual Range

$37,523 - $73,632

$40,144 - $78,790

$45,968 - $90,210

$52,645 - $103,293

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals 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 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation and Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

How do you plan, track, and adjust financial resources to meet goals or priorities?

• I struggle to plan or track budgets and may overlook key needs or misallocate funds.
• I create basic budgets but sometimes miss important details or respond late to financial issues.
• I develop accurate budgets, track spending closely, and adjust based on priorities and data.
• I anticipate financial needs, prevent problems early, and recommend strategic budget solutions.

02

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

03

How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources
• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

04

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

05

How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?

• I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
• I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights
• I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
• I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.

06

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm