Business Development Officer 1 OR 2

Business Development Officer 1 OR 2

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DED-2026-17

Department

LED-Louisiana Economic Development

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of Louisiana Economic Development is to cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana.

The Business Development Officer (BDO) performs intermediate-level program administration, compliance coordination, and stakeholder engagement for assigned incentive programs. Working with moderate supervision, the BDO manages day-to-day program activities, conducts detailed compliance reviews, and provides technical guidance to businesses and partners. This role requires the ability to interpret program rules, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure accurate and timely execution of program requirements.

An ideal applicant would possess the following competencies:

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.

Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in economic research or development, financial services, international relations, marketing, or real estate; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties

• Serve as the primary coordinator for assigned incentive program(s) and other programs as assigned. Review, process, and complete program documents, reports, compliance submissions, and other required program activities.
• Conduct detailed compliance reviews by verifying eligibility, performance benchmarks, supporting documentation, and program requirements.Ensure compliance with applicable statutes, program rules, policies, and internal procedures, identifying and escalating discrepancies or non-compliance as appropriate.
• Prepare recommendations, summaries, correspondence, notices, and status updates for management review and program administration. Maintain accurate electronic and physical program files, tracking systems, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Monitor reporting deadlines, compliance requirements, and documentation to ensure timely processing and completion of program activities.
• Support compliance monitoring, audits, quality assurance reviews, and preliminary reviews of submissions for completeness and accuracy. Coordinate follow-up with businesses to obtain missing information and resolve outstanding compliance issues.
• Provide guidance to businesses, consultants, local partners, and internal staff regarding program requirements, timelines, documentation, and compliance expectations.
• Coordinate with legal, fiscal, and other internal teams to resolve program issues and support project implementation. Participate in meetings, briefings, outreach activities, and educational efforts to promote program understanding and engagement.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, workflow enhancements, templates, standard operating procedures, and guidance materials to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Assist with workflow coordination, scheduling, and administrative functions, and provide informal guidance to junior staff as needed. Participate in training to strengthen program knowledge, technical expertise, and professional development.
• Support cross-functional projects, research assignments, division-wide initiatives, workgroups, and other special projects that advance agency priorities. Provide interim coverage and operational support for programs or team members to ensure continuity of operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does participate in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Business Development Officer 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana Economic Development is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

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.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dawn Thibodeaux

Human Resources Director

Dawn.Thibodeaux@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

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). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through-especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?

• I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
• I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
• I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
• I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.

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DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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