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DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY 2

Salary

$7,046.00 - $13,825.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DU2-216440-11426KK

Department

Louisiana Works

Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Office of Management and Finance

The Office of Management and Finance (OMF) oversees the agency’s fiscal operations, budgeting, procurement and contracts, human resources, and other key administrative functions. We provide the internal support and oversight needed to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent agency operations. OMF does not deliver direct services to the public.

TheDeputy Undersecretaryposition serves as the principal advisor to the Undersecretary/Chief Financial Officer for the Office of Management and Finance in Louisiana Works. The position is responsible for executive-level oversight of three major divisions within Louisiana Works: Procurement & Contracts, Administrative Services, and Human Resources. This role ensures that all related functions operate in a streamlined, compliant, and efficient manner consistent with statewide policies, federal regulations, and agency strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above:

Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR

An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.

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=119680) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Represents OMF in high-level meetings, negotiations, and operational discussions with Louisiana Works Cabinet leadership, program executives, and internal stakeholders.

+ Maintains effective, professional communication and relationships with external partners, including legislative staff and peer divisions.

+ Develops and manages balanced financial and operational plans for all functional areas under their authority.

+ Provides executive leadership, direction, and performance evaluation to managers and administrative programs, ensuring alignment with agency goals.

+ Ensures high-quality customer service to field operations and promotes a culture of collaboration, coordination, and problem-solving.

+ Serves as a principal advisor to the Undersecretary, offering recommendations, options, and guidance on complex operational or administrative issues impacting agency systems and functions.

+ Leads the Administrative Services Division, providing statewide operational support and overseeing facilities, fleet, property, records, warehouse, mail, and contracted services. Directs ESF-6 mass-feeding efforts with GOHSEP and ensures safety, emergency preparedness, and operational continuity.

+ Oversees all purchasing and contracting for Louisiana Works, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and DOA/OSP requirements. Directs solicitations, contracts, vendors, leases, telecommunications, and travel and card programs, while implementing internal controls to ensure efficient and compliant procurement operations.

+ Provides executive oversight of HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, classification and pay, benefits, leave and accommodations, and workforce development. Ensures compliance with Civil Service Rules, federal labor laws, and internal policies while directing consistent, agency-wide HR service delivery.

+ Leads agency Emergency Preparedness efforts, serving as liaison to GOHSEP and coordinating state-level emergency planning. Acts as the State Mass Feeding Lead (ESF-6) during emergency activations, overseeing public and volunteer feeding operations, supervising mass feeding contracts and assigned staff at the State and LW EOCs, and managing FEMA reimbursement grants by compiling documentation, submitting claims, and tracking reimbursements through closeout.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

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 applications 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.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kedrick Kennedy

[email protected]

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for 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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Please describe your experience with the legislative process, including preparing financial analyses and testifying before legislative committees.

02

Rate your ability to act decisively based on our definition: the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting decisively

+ I have limited experience or require assistance to act decisively

+ I can act decisively and help others improve their ability to act decisively

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Explain your rating in question 2 by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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Rate your ability to act with ethics and integrity based on our definition: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting with ethics and integrity

+ I have limited experience or require assistance to act with ethics and integrity

+ I can act with ethics and integrity

+ I can act with ethics and integrity and help others improve their ability to act with ethics and integrity

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Explain your rating in question 4 by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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

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