Business Analytics Specialist

DOTD Business Analytics Specialist The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Business Analytics Specialist to serve within the Office of Management and Finance, Quality and Continuous Improvement Program (QCIP). This position plays a critical role in supporting agency-wide performance improvement, operational analysis, data review, process evaluation, and strategic decision-making. This position is responsible for advanced analytical work involving the collection, review, interpretation, and presentation of business, operational, statistical, budgetary, and performance data. The selected candidate will help identify trends, evaluate areas of concern, support root-cause analysis, and develop recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DOTD programs, business processes, and statewide operations. This role works with DOTD executive staff, section heads, district administrators, program areas, and other stakeholders to support process improvement initiatives, policy and procedure recommendations, project implementation, and performance-based reporting. The incumbent may also assist with strategic planning activities, legislative or executive-level data requests, and agency initiatives such as T4LA. Applicants with experience in data analysis, process improvement, root-cause analysis, performance reporting, project coordination, policy review, operational research, management studies, business process evaluation, or large-scale organizational initiatives are encouraged to apply. Job Duties Collect, review, and analyze business, operational, statistical, budgetary, and performance data related to DOTD activities. Identify trends, areas of concern, and opportunities for improvement within programs, sections, districts, and business processes. Serve as a central point of contact for data needed for executive, legislative, stakeholder, and internal reporting requests. Conduct root-cause analysis of agency-wide, cross-office, cross-section, or program-specific challenges. Research policies, procedures, business practices, and best practices to support recommendations for process improvement. Prepare reports, recommendations, implementation plans, and closing memorandums related to improvement initiatives. Work with DOTD leadership and stakeholders to implement approved policy changes, procedure revisions, and process improvements. Support DOTD strategic planning activities, performance-based budgeting, emergency/disaster support activities, and other duties as assigned. Position-Specific Details Appointment type: may be filled as a promotion or by detail to special duty; open only to current permanent DOTD employees. Qualifications Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in the above fields; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in the above fields; OR An advanced degree plus two years of experience in the above fields. Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years. Contact Information Tance Fremin Director – Continuous Improvement 1201 Capitol Access Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io | Cell: View phone number on click.appcast.io | Equal Employment Opportunity The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana