University of New Orleans

BAFO Business Analytics Specialist

University of New Orleans$80K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Associate’s with 3 years, or 6 years professional experience).
  • 4+ years in cost or financial analysis.
  • 3+ years preparing financial reports.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow up effectively.
  • Project management and multitasking abilities.
  • Proficient in analytics software (Tableau, Power BI, SAS) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Support financial and operational analysis for strategic decision-making.
  • Lead financial data analysis and planning efforts.
  • Collaborate for accurate data reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Identify efficiency improvements in financial processes.
  • Maximize funding via cost allocation support.
  • Ensure compliance with cost allocation policies.
  • Develop tracking tools for OPH grant activities.
  • Provide insights on grant performance and trends.
  • Prepare requested financial and administrative reports.
  • Offer administrative support to various OPH units.
  • Create training materials for fiscal responsibilities.
  • Monitor subrecipient contracts and audit preparedness.
  • Maintain consistency in documentation across programs.
  • Engage in special projects as directed.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Collaboration across various departments to enhance program integrity.
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making processes that impact public health.
  • Possibility of contributing to impactful projects in the public health sector.
  • Access to training materials and modules to enhance skills.
Full Job Description

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You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.  

Department

OPH-Bureau of Administration and Financial Services

Job Summary

Job Description
  • Supports the LDH Office of Public Health’s Bureau of Finance and Operations by providing in-depth financial and operational analysis to guide strategic decision-making and enhance program integrity.

  • Leads in the analysis of financial and operational data; contributing to financial planning efforts.

  • Collaborates across the Bureau and Office to ensure accurate data reporting, efficient operations, and compliance with federal and state requirements.

  • Leads in the analysis of financial transactions and processes to identify areas for efficiency and effectiveness improvement for the Bureau of Finance and Operations (BFO)

  • Provides support and guidance to maximize funding through the cost allocation process and utilization of resources.

  • Ensures compliance with cost allocation policy, including tracking, monitoring, and correction of improper cost allocation.

  • Leads the development of tracking and reporting tools to assist in monitoring OPH grant and contract activities.

  • Supports data-driven decision-making by providing insights into grant performance and utilization trends.

  • Prepares financial, programmatic or administrative reports as requested by Office of Public Health management and leadership.

  • Provides administrative support to the OPH Budget, Revenue, Grants Management and Operations and Support Services Unit

  • Develops training materials and modules to facilitate training with program staff on fiscal responsibilities, reporting timelines, and procedural updates.

  • Provides support for consistent internal reviews of all fee collections, fee schedules, and provider enrollment activities through collaboration with LDH Medicaid, safety audits, and property and inventory control for the Office of Public Health.

  • Monitors subrecipient contracts and support risk assessment and audit preparedness.

  • Ensures consistency in documentation and reporting across all program areas.

  • Works on special projects as assigned by LDH functional manager.

  • Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of the degree.

  • Minimum 4 years professional experience in cost or financial analysis.

  • Minimum 3 years professional experience preparing reports.

  • Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.

  • Great attention to detail and follow up.

  • Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.

  • Proficient in the use of analytics software (Tableau, MS Power BI, SAS, etc) and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED:

  • Advanced degree.

  • Minimum 5 years professional experience in cost or financial analysis.

  • Minimum 4 years professional experience preparing reports.

  • Minimum 2 years professional experience in financial auditing.

  • Relevant industry certifications.

SALARY: 80-90k

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

  • Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;

  • Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;

  • Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

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