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NEOGOV · 18 hours ago

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

NEOGOV, through the Office of Workforce Development, is dedicated to transforming lives and driving prosperity in Louisiana. The Workforce Development Consultant serves as a strategic connector among workforce, education, economic development, and social service partners, facilitating collaboration to enhance the workforce ecosystem.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a lead representative of Louisiana Works, convening partners to design and execute aligned, relevant workforce strategies
Maintain consistent communication with employers, education institutions, economic developers, social service providers, and local workforce boards to ensure collaboration and alignment
Guide employers and institutions in navigating programs, priorities, and funding streams
Organize and facilitate strategic roundtables, workshops, and workforce summits—acting as a neutral convener for joint problem-solving and shared goal setting
Elevate local innovations and identify systemic challenges, serving as a feedback loop between the field and agency leadership
Ensure a “one door” experience for employers and community partners by providing a consistent, connected interface to workforce services
Act as a “translator” between employers and public systems, ensuring employer needs are communicated and addressed through collaborative solutions
Support the alignment of workforce investments with high-demand industries and high-value credentials, working across systems rather than within a single program
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time may be required

Qualification

Workforce DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementStrategic CoordinationData AnalysisPartnership BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingFacilitation Skills

Required

Seven years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services
A master's degree plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services
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

Benefits

Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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.
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).

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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