MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST
Salary
$38,049.00 - $74,908.90 Annually
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
DRU 042926 ERG
Department
Division of Administration
Division
Disaster Recovery Unit
Opening Date
04/29/2026
Closing Date
5/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
The Division of Administration/Disaster Recover Unit (DRU) has a vacancy. This job is Unclassified.
The Louisiana Office of Community Development (OCD) administers Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Mitigation (CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT) grants and other federal and state funding allocated to the State of Louisiana. These programs support long-term recovery, resilience, and mitigation for communities affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters. OCD's grant portfolio exceeds $20 billion and encompasses multiple federal awards, each containing numerous programs, funding activities, and implementation timelines.
This is a professional level position designed to provide analysis of disaster recovery programs and projects to ensure effective implementation of disaster recovery efforts administered by the Office of Community Development (OCD) . The position will maintain an understanding of federal programs for disaster recovery, as well as specific federal and state regulations applicable to the administration and implementation of federal recovery programs and projects.
The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:
Overseeing the state's capital construction program
Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
Development of the state budget
Providing technology services
Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricane
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree
Substitutions:
Six years of full-time professional experience in disaster recovery may substitute for degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Community Development Block Grant
Knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program
Professional experience with communications/public relations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong creative abilities and presentation skills
Job Duties and Other Information
Essential Functions
(Duties are illustrative and not comprehensive. Responsibilities may vary.)
Oversees monitors and evaluates the administration of disaster recovery programs and project operations to ensure accountability for state and federal regulations.
Reviews, evaluates and provides analysis to management on grantees' applications for recovery funding
Provides analysis for the preparation of federal reports as required, and of correspondence of a complex and sensitive nature regarding recovery areas and projects.
Reviews requests for expenditures of program funds by local governments assigned to caseload.
Attends training and technical workshops relevant to disaster recovery efforts.
Engages with parish and local leaders, improving the clarity, accessibility and consistency of communications
Develops and maintains OCD's brand standards and guidelines
Builds upon OCD's brand awareness through storytelling
Improves information and data sharing in support of resilience and planning efforts
Position-Specific Details:
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
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. 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.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
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 lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application.. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Erica.Gay@la.gov
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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Do you have knowledge of Community Development Block Grant?
Yes
No
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Do you have knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program?
Yes
No
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Do you have strong creative abilities and presentation skills?
Yes
No
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Do you have professional experience with communications/public relations?
Yes
No
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Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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