Salary : $5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: LDI-2026-47
Department: Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

This promotional opportunity is limited to current employees of the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a Budget Administrator 1 in the Office of Management & Finance/Budget & Purchasing Division. This position oversees the Department's budget and procurement operations, working closely with executive leadership, program managers, and state agencies to develop and manage the agency's budget, monitor financial performance, oversee purchasing activities, and ensure compliance with state budget and procurement requirements.

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:

As a Budget Administrator 1 in the Office of Management & Finance/Budget & Purchasing Division, you will/may:

• Lead the Department's annual budget development and budget request process.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, and available funding to support informed financial decisions.
• Prepare budget forecasts, financial reports, and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Coordinate budget adjustments and ensure compliance with state budget policies and procedures.
• Oversee the Department's purchasing and procurement activities, including professional service contracts.
• Review proposed legislation and prepare fiscal impact analyses.
• Develop revenue projections and prepare reports and presentations for agency leadership and legislative stakeholders.
• Work with program managers to identify budget needs and funding solutions.
• Develop and improve budget tracking tools, financial reports, and reporting processes.
• Supervise and support Budget & Purchasing Division staff.
• Represent the Department in budget meetings, legislative hearings, and other official meetings as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Division/Location: Office of Management & Finance/Budget & Purchasing Division

Appointment Type: Promotional - limited to current employees of the Louisiana Department of Insurance

Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Budget Administrator 1
Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.
How To Apply:

NO CIVIL SERVICE exam is required 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.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Dr. Phillip Donagriche

Human Resources Division

Louisiana Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 94214

Baton Rouge, LA 70804
01

NOTE: You must be a permanent employee of the Louisiana Department of Insurance to be eligible for this position. Are you currently a permanent employee of the Louisiana Department of Insurance?

• Yes
• No

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