State Budget Management Analyst 4

$10,038 - $61,428/Yr

State of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Baton Rouge, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The State Budget Management Analyst 4 position within the Division of Administration/Office of Planning and Budget is a critical role responsible for conducting complex budget, policy, and performance analysis, as well as managing special projects for the commissioner of administration. This position requires a high level of expertise in budget development processes and the ability to coordinate special project teams that address complex and sensitive issues impacting state policies, finances, and services. The analyst will assist the state budget manager in overseeing budget group functions and will be involved in training budget analysts, ensuring that the team is well-equipped to handle the intricacies of state budgeting. The role demands a proactive approach to evaluating operating budgets and capital outlay requests from various departments and agencies. The analyst will recommend funding levels based on executive guidelines, legislative policies, and program mandates. This position also involves significant collaboration with department and agency administrators to compile data, review programs, and provide technical assistance. The analyst will draft essential budget documents, including requests for supplemental appropriations and the Executive Budget, ensuring that all recommendations are well-supported and justified. In addition to these responsibilities, the analyst will guide the implementation of policy development, strategic planning, and performance accountability initiatives. This includes integrating programmatic budgets with performance indicators and ensuring compliance with executive and legislative intent. The position may require overtime on short notice, reflecting the dynamic nature of state budgeting and the need for timely responses to emerging issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex budget, policy, and performance analysis for the commissioner of administration.
• Coordinate special project teams addressing complex and sensitive issues affecting state policies, finances, and services.
• Assist the state budget manager in managing budget group functions and training budget analysts.
• Evaluate operating budget and capital outlay requests from assigned departments/agencies and recommend funding levels based on guidelines and policies.
• Confer with department/agency administrators to compile data, review programs, and provide technical assistance.
• Draft sections of various budget-related documents, including the Executive Budget and supplemental appropriations requests.
• Participate in planning and formulating administrative fiscal and budget policies, recommending guidelines and procedures.
• Testify before legislative committees to justify budget recommendations and explain programs.
• Guide and coordinate implementation of policy development and performance accountability initiatives.
• Analyze spending proposals for feasibility of funding from state and non-state sources.
• Monitor departments/agencies expenditures and revenues for compliance with legislative intent.
• Conduct performance and program evaluations to assess efficiency and effectiveness of assigned departments/agencies.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree plus six years of professional level experience in any field.
• Four years of the required experience must have been in budget development or analysis, policy planning, contracts/grants, project management, or public policy.
• A master's degree in any field will substitute for one year of the required general experience.
• A PhD in any field will substitute for two years of the required general experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the State Budget Development process as practiced in the Office of Planning and Budget.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid volunteer time
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Employee discount programs
• Wellness programs