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Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development · 1 day ago

Budget Analyst 1 - 3 (Federal Aid Unit)

The Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is responsible for developing and sustaining safe infrastructure and is seeking a Budget Analyst for the Federal Aid Unit. This role involves managing and overseeing federally funded transportation projects, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Analyze, monitor, and process funding requests for FHWA-funded projects
Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Agreements (PSA) packages for initial federal authorization
Develop Modified Project Agreements (MPA) to adjust project funding for changes in scope, cost, or execution
Monitor project expenditures and compare actual spending to authorized funding levels
Prepare Final Vouchers (FV) and Post-Final Vouchers (PFV) to ensure proper project close-out
Use LaGov HCM and FHWA’s Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS) to track funding activity and reconcile data
Analyze financial reports and data to identify variances, excess funds, or funding shortfalls
Coordinate with internal DOTD sections, FHWA, and external partners to resolve funding and authorization issues

Qualification

Budget ManagementFinancial AnalysisData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementInteragency CoordinationMaking JudgmentsAttention to Detail

Required

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
Six years of full-time work experience in any field
A bachelor's degree
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

Preferred

Managing Budgets: The ability to plan, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet goals, ensure compliance, and promote financial transparency
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning

Company

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development

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administrating agency in charge of building and maintaining transportation modes and infrastructure in Louisiana.