Budget Analyst 1 3 (Federal Aid Unit)
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2922 - 5734
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- 38//BA123/02.04.26-LR
Section 38 Budget
Budget Analyst 1 - 3
At DOTD our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways multimodal transportation assets micro-mobility systems and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity innovation and a deep commitment to equity.
About This Job:This position is located in the Budget Sections Federal Aid Unit within DOTD Headquarters. The Federal Aid Unit is responsible for managing all federal highway funding appropriated by the United States Congress and allocated to DOTD for construction projects included in the Capital Outlay Act and the Departments Priority Program.
As aBudget Analyst (Federal Aid Unit) you will support the management and oversight of federally funded transportation projects by ensuring accurate funding authorization financial monitoring and compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements.The incumbent serves a critical role in monitoring federally funded transportation projects from inception through closeout ensuring proper authorization modification expenditure tracking and reconciliation of federal funds. This position works closely with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) DOTD project managers and internal DOTD sections to ensure compliance with federal requirements funding availability and accurate financial reporting.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys complex financial analysis interagency coordination regulatory compliance and managing projects with multiple funding sources while exercising independent judgment and attention to detail.
While in official capacity DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws rules and regulations as well as DOTD policies procedures manuals and directives.
AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Managing Budgets:The ability to plan monitor and adjust budgets to meet goals ensure compliance and promote financial transparency.
- Using Data: The ability to collect analyze and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:QualificationsThree 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:
The job duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the level at which the incumbent is hired. The duties listed below reflect the responsibilities expected at theBudget Analyst 3 level upon completion of the training series.
In this role you will:Analyze monitor and process funding requests for FHWA-funded projects.
Prepare Plans Specifications and Agreements (PSA) packages for initial federal authorization.
Develop Modified Project Agreements (MPA) to adjust project funding for changes in scope cost or execution.
Monitor project expenditures and compare actual spending to authorized funding levels.
Prepare Final Vouchers (FV) and Post-Final Vouchers (PFV) to ensure proper project close-out.
Use LaGov HCM and FHWAs Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS) to track funding activity and reconcile data.
Analyze financial reports and data to identify variances excess funds or funding shortfalls.
Coordinate with internal DOTD sections FHWA and external partners to resolve funding and authorization issues.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational (open to all qualified applicants) Promotional or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Budget Analyst 1 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score isrequired 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 notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Brian Jones
Budget Administrator
Department of Transportation and Development
Phone:
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex national origin political affiliation disability age or pregnancy and prohibits harassment of any type.Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Military Experience
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Financial Management
