Business Analytics Specialist

Business Analytics Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4712396) Apply ? Business Analytics Specialist Salary $4,784.00 - $9,381.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number DENR-OS-2024-202020-MFR Department DENR-Office of the Secretary Opening Date 10/30/2024 Closing Date 11/4/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Supplemental Information Office of the Secretary Management and Finance The Office of the Secretary serves as the department's executive management office. The Secretary is the chief officer of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR), in charge of its policy, administration, and operations. The Office of Management and Finance (OMF) Programs mission is to be responsible for the timely and cost effective administration of accounting and budget control, procurement and contract management, information technology, management and program analysis, personnel management, and grants management to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and to ensure that the department's offices have the resources to accomplish their program goals. Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire and up to 2 days of telework after 6 months. LOCATION AND POSITION INFORMATION: This Business Analytics Specialist position is part of the Office of Management and Finance (OMF) and serves as a Special Assistant and Advisor to the Deputy Undersecretary for DENR, with regard to the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinators Office (LOSCO) as well as the Office of Coastal Management (OCM). The incumbent performs highly responsible administrative, professional and executive work with responsibility for identifying, evaluating, creating/or monitoring policies and procedures which impact the agency statewide. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following: Collaborates with other DENR personnel and representatives of other state departments in the analysis, development and submission of fiscal impact statements for proposed legislation. Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that the offices goals and objectives are achieved. Directs cost-benefit analysis as well as long-range forecasting related to various policy options related to budgeting and cost reimbursement. Independently conducts research and evaluations of various agency activities and operating services to ensure efficient and effective use of allocated resources. Prepares and supervises the preparation of special projects, reports, and briefings for management. Identities potential issues in management reports prepared, recommends, develops and/or initiates alternative resources allocation or corrective action. Prepares correspondence on complex and sensitive matters affecting the Office. Coordinates, collaborates, and supervises the LOSCO/OCM LaCarte P-Card and CBS Travel Account Program related to implementation and continuation of PPM 49, DENRs policies and procedures. Interprets policy, procedures and regulations related to purchasing, state contracts, and travel matters of the Agency. Other duties as assigned. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andnot the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and will be filled by way of an internal promotion with a current Office of the Secretary employee.Applicants outside of the Office of the Secretary are not eligible for consideration. APPLICATION PROCESS: No Civil Service test scoreis 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. A copy of your college transcript to verify the specialized degree requirement MUST be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application and/or by fax/mail.Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement with their application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application. Transcripts can either be mailed or faxed to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service. Fax: 225-219-1041. Mailing Address: Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: DENR Human Resources Department of Energy and Natural Resources PO Box 94396 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396 Email: DNR-Recruitingla.gov The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf. The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level 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. SUBSTITUTIONS: Six years of full-time work experience in any field will substitute for the required baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows: A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree. 30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree will substitute for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree. A master's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, engineering, finance, industrial/organizational psychology, human resources, political science, public administration, social work, statistics, computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysiscomputer science, information systems and decision sciences, or computer information systems will substitute for one year of the required experience. A Ph.D. in accounting, business administration, economics, engineering, finance, industrial/organizational psychology, human resources, political science, public administration, social work, statistics, computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysiscomputer science, information systems and decision sciences, or computer information systems will substitute for two years of the required experience. NOTE: Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. NOTE: An advanced degree in social work must be from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. 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 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 Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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