Budget Administrator 1

Budget Administrator 1

Join the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Management and Finance as a Budget Administrator 1. In this vital role, you will assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of complex budgets that support critical health initiatives statewide. You'll collaborate with multiple program areas to monitor expenditures, support fiscal planning, and help optimize resource allocation for Louisiana's health programs.

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health.

Minimum Qualifications

Eight 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 five 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 five 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 four 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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

• Develops and manages complex budgets for assigned program offices, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Analyzes and reviews budget submissions, recommending adjustments or revisions as needed to support fiscal efficiency and program effectiveness.
• Provides financial analysis and fiscal impact statements to assist executive leadership and the Division of Administration in statewide budget planning and decision-making.
• Monitors and evaluates budget implementation, ensuring adherence to established standards, policies, and funding allocations.
• Collaborates with agency leadership and program staff to identify cost-effective strategies, forecast funding needs, and address budget overages or shortfalls.
• Trains and supports agency personnel in budget preparation, financial tracking systems, and the consistent application of budgetary procedures.

Position-Specific Details :

Location : Office of Secretary / Planning and Budget / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type : Probationary

Cost Center : 3071061000

Position Number(s) : 50394076

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.

Contact Information :

Patricia Walker

Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

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