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BUDGET ANALYST 4

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BUDGET ANALYST 4

Salary

$4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

216394

Department

DOS-Secretary of State

Opening Date

01/13/2026

Closing Date

1/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.

The Louisiana Secretary of State is seeking an advanced-level professional to serve as a Budget Analyst 4 . This role involves specialized budget preparation, review, and monitoring activities. Work will be performed independently, governed by state and federal regulations, and by oral and/or written directives from the Accountant Administrator 3 an/or the Budget Administrator 1.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

+ Accepting Direction:The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

+ Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

+ Managing Budgets:The ability to plan, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet goals, ensure compliance, and promote financial transparency.

Minimum Qualifications

Six 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 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

A bachelor’s degree 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; OR

An advanced degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or statistics plus two 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=171430) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Attend Budget Meetings

+ Researches, reveiws, analyzes and evaluates data relative to the agency budget.

+ Grant management.

+ Manage the agency's disaster cost recovery.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Division: Accounting Division / One (1) vacancy

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

Contact Information :

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist

Secretary of State Nancy Landry

Human Resource Division

P. O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

[email protected]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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ADi - 26: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

+ I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.

+ I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.

+ I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.

+ I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi - 26: Accepting Direction - 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.

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MAJ - 26: 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.

04

MAJ - 26: 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.

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MB - 26: Managing Budgets - How do you plan, track, and adjust financial resources to meet goals or priorities?

+ I struggle to plan or track budgets and may overlook key needs or misallocate funds.

+ I create basic budgets but sometimes miss important details or respond late to financial issues.

+ I develop accurate budgets, track spending closely, and adjust based on priorities and data.

+ I anticipate financial needs, prevent problems early, and recommend strategic budget solutions.

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MB - 26: Managing Budgets - 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.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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