EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Posting number: 10/50697606/EMO/7.24.26-LR

Department: DOTD-Administration

Division: Section 10

Job classification: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administration, Executive Management, Business

Summary

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Business Analytics and Executive Operations

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a highly analytical, organized, and results-oriented professional to serve as an Executive Management Officer within the Office of Management and Finance.

This position serves as a trusted advisor and confidential assistant to the Undersecretary while providing data analysis, operational research, business process evaluation, and executive-level support. The selected candidate will independently manage multiple complex and sensitive assignments, analyze information from various sources, and develop clear, actionable recommendations that support executive decision-making and improve departmental operations.

In addition to supporting executive leadership, this position oversees the DOTD Office Supply Storehouse, assists with the Department’s data governance framework, coordinates executive-level administrative activities, and maintains critical departmental records.

This opportunity is ideal for a professional who is skilled in analyzing data, improving processes, communicating complex information, managing competing priorities, and handling confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

Applicants with experience in Excel, PowerPoint, Power Bl or similar software, data modeling, or Tableau are encouraged to apply. 

Examples of duties

Qualifications

Supplemental information

JOB DUTIES:

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets business, operational, and statistical data to support executive decision-making.
• Conducts research and evaluates policies, procedures, business processes, industry trends, and regulatory requirements to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares executive summaries, reports, presentations, charts, graphs, and other analytical materials that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Independently coordinates multiple complex and sensitive assignments, projects, and priorities for executive leadership.
• Manages DOTD’s Office Supply Storehouse, including inventory records, supply levels, purchasing activity, order status, and distribution records.
• Analyzes inventory usage and purchasing data to support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Provides confidential executive and administrative support, including correspondence, calendars, travel arrangements, payroll, and performance documentation.
• Prepares meeting materials and maintains official departmental records in accordance with applicable policies and record-retention requirements.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of DOTD’s data governance framework and recommends improvements to technology, processes, and work products.
• Assists with emergency or disaster support activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probationary appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent-status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation: Additional compensation may be considered for applicants with extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials, in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score 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 their position 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Barbara C. Aguillard

Undersecretary

Office: 225-379-1232

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, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.