Salary : $5,274.53 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**Fiscal OperationsJob Focus AreaThe Budget Manager serves as a strategic financial leader within the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), providing leadership, direction, and oversight for budget development, execution, and financial management across assigned offices and programs. This position is responsible for guiding Budget Analysts, overseeing the development and monitoring of operating budgets, evaluating financial trends, and ensuring compliance with state and federal funding requirements. The Budget Manager partners with program administrators and fiscal staff to align financial resources with organizational priorities, strengthen internal controls, and support effective, responsible stewardship of public funds. An important component of this role is training, mentoring, and developing Budget Analysts by providing technical guidance, sharing best practices, and reinforcing established procedures and expectations to promote accuracy, consistency, and professional growth. The Budget Manager is also responsible for managing staff and overseeing day-to-day personnel matters, including leave requests, workload distribution, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and employee conduct, while ensuring adherence to applicable personnel policies and established management practices.
LDOE Budget Managers are more than financial supervisors-they are strategic leaders and mentors who help translate educational priorities into sound financial decisions that support schools, educators, and students across Louisiana. Through staff development, effective personnel management, executive collaboration, and oversight of complex funding streams, Budget Managers play a critical role in promoting fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to develop a knowledgeable and effective team, address performance concerns constructively, strengthen financial processes, and influence how resources are managed to advance statewide educational goals. For professionals who are passionate about leadership, strategic planning, employee development, staff accountability, and public service, this role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the organization and Louisiana's education system.
Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:- Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
- Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Minimum QualificationsSeven 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 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; OR
A bachelor's degree 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; OR
An advanced degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or statistics plus three 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 InformationJob Duties:- Review budget issues, respond to program inquiries, monitor staff assignments, and address deadlines or errors.
- Meet with analysts, review work progress, resolve complex funding questions, and assess training needs, workload and staffing coverage.
- Review budget-to-actual reports, grant balances, budget adjustments, reconciliations, and required documentation.
- Evaluate spending trends, assess funding risks, review staff performance progress, and recommend process improvements.
- Direct budget development, establish staff assignments and timelines, review budget submissions, and coordinate final deliverables.
- Address leave requests, conduct performance discussions, implement policy changes, resolve compliance issues, and train staff in new procedure.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The
Budget Manager position has a special entrance rate(SER) of
$30.43 hourly, $2,434.40 biweekly that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and
not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.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.
You may attach a resume; however, only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed in the online application.
**Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.**Note: 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:For further information about this vacancy contact:Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
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Do you have at least five years of experience in budget or finance?
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Describe your experience and reference any work experience that is included in your application. If you selected "No," enter "N/A."
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Do you have experience and knowledge of state budgetary procedures and processes?
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Describe your experience and knowledge of state budgetary procedures and processes. If you selected "No," enter "N/A."
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Do you have work experience with federal grants?
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Describe your experience and reference any work experience that is included in your application. If you selected "No," enter "N/A."
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Do you have any management and supervisory experience?
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Describe your experience and reference any work experience that is included in your application. If you selected "No," enter "N/A."
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Do you have experience in LaGov/SAP?
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Describe your experience and reference any work experience that is included in your application. If you selected "No," enter "N/A."
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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
- I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
- I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
- I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
- I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DE: Displaying Expertise - How well do you apply subject-matter expertise to solve problems, share insights, and communicate effectively with others?
- I struggle to explain basic concepts, apply subject-matter knowledge, or share accurateinformation.
- I apply subject-matter knowledge in typical situations and communicate clearly with someguidance or support.
- I use my subject-matter expertise to solve problems, explain concepts clearly, and tailorcommunication to different audiences.
- I demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise, explain complex topics with clarity, and providestrategic insights that support broader goals.
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DE: Displaying Expertise - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
- I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
- I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclearoutcomes.
- I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
- I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as newinformation emerges.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.Ti
