BUDGET MANAGER

BUDGET MANAGER

Salary

$5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

SSD/50692903/BUDMG/10.22.26AC

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

About this Job

The Louisiana Special School District (LSSD) is an education service agency that provides services to the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, and Special School Programs). The schools provide educational opportunities to students with low-incidence disabilities and a variety of unique needs.

We're hiring a Budget Manager to lead budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis. This role ensures responsible spending, accurate reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with budget forecasting, and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to support sound financial decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven 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 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; OR

A bachelor's degree 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; OR

An advanced degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or statistics plus 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.

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:

• Manages all components of budget execution.
• Develops and implements agency-wide budget monitoring tools.
• Exercises independent authority to recommend resources allocation for all departments of the agency.
• Ensure fiscal integrity,
• Interprets and applies state and federal fiscal regulations, policy, OPB requirements and internal controls.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The chosen application will be required to take a probationary appointment.

Location: The Budget Manager position is located in the Business Office at the LA Special School District in Baton Rouge, LA.

Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday - Friday.

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.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Louisiana Special School District

2888 Brightside Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Amber Crump, Human Resources Manager

(225) 757-3208

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

Are you a current or former employee of The Louisiana Special School District?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

• Yes
• No

03

If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place, and disposition of case. If NO, please enter N/A

04

I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

• Yes
• No

05

DE: Displaying Expertise - How well do you apply subject-matter expertise to solve problems, share insights, and communicate effectively with others?

• I struggle to explain basic concepts, apply subject-matter knowledge, or share accurate information.
• I apply subject-matter knowledge in typical situations and communicate clearly with some guidance or support.
• I use my subject-matter expertise to solve problems, explain concepts clearly, and tailor communication to different audiences.
• I demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise, explain complex topics with clarity, and provide strategic insights that support broader goals.

06

DE: Displaying Expertise - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

07

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

08

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

09

MS: Managing Stakeholders - How well do you engage and align with key individuals and groups to move work forward?

• I overlook or exclude important stakeholders, delay communication, or mishandle conflict.
• I share limited or outdated information, and my engagement or follow-up may cause misalignment or weaken trust.
• I identify and engage stakeholders based on their role, communicate clearly, resolve issues, and adjust based on feedback.
• I build trust through early, strategic engagement, resolve tensions diplomatically, and strengthen long-term partnerships.

10

MS: Managing Stakeholders - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

11

UD: Using Data - 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.

12

UD: Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

13

Do you have an advanced degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or statistics?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your degree as it appears on your transcript. If you answered "No," type N/A.

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