Business Analytics Specialist
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Description:
Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CRT-2025-208136-PW
Department: Culture Rec & Tourism-Tourism
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
This is a full time position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "" link 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement.
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 Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To lead the initiative to improve efficiency and effectiveness of key processes within the organization and across organizational divisions and operating groups, via a process analysis and improvement driven approach. To determine the effectiveness of programs and develop recommendations to improve or resolve substantive problems that affect agency services.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher-level administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional and/or direct, as required by specific assignments, over any agency employee.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
None.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Obtains, reviews, and analyzes data concerning programs or operations; scope and goals; and the policies, practices, methods, and procedures used to implement and maintain programs.
Directs or conducts management studies of organizations, duty assignments of employees, administrative control systems, and impact of programs.
Obtains and evaluates data obtained on personnel, equipment and material, and space utilization.
Conducts work simplification measurements and related studies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency and programs under study.
Implements new management procedures on program improvements.
Reviews or prepares reports on studies conducted and recommends appropriate corrective action.
Presents findings and recommendations on issues to top management.
Conducts periodic and comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure the organization meets its stated goals.
Prepares short and long range planning guidance in accordance with broad program policies and objectives.
Monitors contracts for adherence to deliverables. Monitors service providers for compliance with federal/state guidelines and financial solvency.
Writes, negotiates and processes programmatic and budgetary contracts; initiates and negotiates contracts for new client agencies.
Assists with writing and managing grant funds.
Plans and coordinates the monitoring and reporting process for statewide program(s).
Makes recommendations as necessary to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of agency programs, which may include the addition or reorganization of staff and functions. Works with agency executives to implement necessary changes.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** 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):
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CRT-2025-208136-PW
Department: Culture Rec & Tourism-Tourism
Opening Date: 04/04/2025
Closing Date: 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
This is a full time position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "" link 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement.
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 Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To lead the initiative to improve efficiency and effectiveness of key processes within the organization and across organizational divisions and operating groups, via a process analysis and improvement driven approach. To determine the effectiveness of programs and develop recommendations to improve or resolve substantive problems that affect agency services.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher-level administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional and/or direct, as required by specific assignments, over any agency employee.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
None.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Obtains, reviews, and analyzes data concerning programs or operations; scope and goals; and the policies, practices, methods, and procedures used to implement and maintain programs.
Directs or conducts management studies of organizations, duty assignments of employees, administrative control systems, and impact of programs.
Obtains and evaluates data obtained on personnel, equipment and material, and space utilization.
Conducts work simplification measurements and related studies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency and programs under study.
Implements new management procedures on program improvements.
Reviews or prepares reports on studies conducted and recommends appropriate corrective action.
Presents findings and recommendations on issues to top management.
Conducts periodic and comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure the organization meets its stated goals.
Prepares short and long range planning guidance in accordance with broad program policies and objectives.
Monitors contracts for adherence to deliverables. Monitors service providers for compliance with federal/state guidelines and financial solvency.
Writes, negotiates and processes programmatic and budgetary contracts; initiates and negotiates contracts for new client agencies.
Assists with writing and managing grant funds.
Plans and coordinates the monitoring and reporting process for statewide program(s).
Makes recommendations as necessary to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of agency programs, which may include the addition or reorganization of staff and functions. Works with agency executives to implement necessary changes.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others