Budget Analyst 1/2/3
Budget Analyst 1/2/3
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About this Job
At the Louisiana Department of Public Safety the mission of the Office of Management and Finance is to provide effective management and support services in an efficient and professional manner to all agencies within Public Safety Services and to public and private entities.
The Budget Services Sectionfacilitates the optimal use of financial resources for the Department of Public Safety. This is achieved through the annual Budget Request in conjunction with constant budget monitoring throughout the addition the section provides timely useful budget information to Budget Unit Heads as well as local state and federal entities that request information.
A Budget Analyst 1/2/3 is responsible for monitoring expenditures and revenue collections; preparing monthly projections grant claims and annual budget requests; running reports; analyzing data; and recognizing historical trends of assigned agencies within the Department of Public Safety. During the Legislative process the incumbent will prepare fiscal note impacts in response the legislative requests. This position also communicates regularly with agency contacts to maintain current information that aids in providing accurate budget numbers.
Selected Core Competencies:
Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
Managing Budgets: The ability to be a good steward of state resources by effectively managing allocated funds.
Working with Financial Information: The ability to use financial data to guide drive and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization.
Selected Preferred Competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Demonstrating Business Acumen: The ability to understand how the organization operates to achieve its objectives.
Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.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 bachelors 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:
*Monitors and forecasts revenues and expenditures to identify trends and potential funding problems.
*Prepares required reports and financial statements which include the compilation and analysis of data.
*Proposes alternatives to spending and revisions in the authorized budget.
*Reviews projects reports and proposes changes to performance indicators.
*Prepares budget adjustment forms as necessary to draw or transfer funds.
*Apply financial costs and explanations of those costs to proposed legislation.
*Prepares the annual budget request which includes financial information and verbiage detailing how the requested funds will be used.
*Prepare the annual operational plan.
*Assist agencies with their strategic plan.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment.Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday.
Location:This vacancy is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link 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 further information about this vacancy contact: Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge LA. 70896
Email:
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections Public Safety Services is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment- related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download
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Employment Type
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