BUDGET ANALYST 1, 2 or 3

$33,408 - $65,520/Yr

State of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Baton Rouge, LA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Budget Analyst position within the Admin - Accounting Section of the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, LA, is a critical role responsible for budget preparation, review, and monitoring activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competencies in managing budgets, utilizing data effectively, and working with financial information to guide the financial standing and outlook of the organization. This position is part of a Career Progression Group, allowing for potential advancement to Budget Analyst 2 or 3 based on the applicant's experience level. The maximum salary for the Budget Analyst 3 is $80,267, and the role does not require a Civil Service test score for consideration. As a Budget Analyst, the individual will monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures, preparing required reports and financial statements that include data compilation and analysis. The role involves proposing alternatives to spending and making revisions to the authorized budget, as well as reviewing and projecting reports to suggest changes to performance indicators. The position requires a baccalaureate degree, although candidates may substitute relevant work experience and college credit towards this requirement. The work environment is supportive of individuals with disabilities, reflecting Louisiana's commitment to being a model employer.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures to identify trends and potential funding problems.
  • Prepare required reports and financial statements which include the compilation and analysis of data.
  • Propose alternatives to spending and revisions in authorized budget.
  • Review, project, report, and propose changes to performance indicators.
  • Prepare budget adjustment forms as necessary to draw or transfer funds.

Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree.
  • Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
  • Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
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