Business Development Officer 1 OR 2

Business Development Officer 1 OR 2 Print ( Apply ufeff Business Development Officer 1 OR 2 Salary $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number DED-2026-04 Department LED-Louisiana Economic Development Opening Date 02/03/2026 Closing Date 2/8/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 serves as a transformational force behind Louisiana's data-driven economic development strategy. This role will harness the full power of Salesforce, and other enterprise CRM tools, to create integrated, efficient, insight-rich systems that elevate decision-making, and accelerate project execution. By converting data into actionable intelligence, this position strengthens statewide collaboration and helps ensure Louisiana remains a national leader in competitiveness, investment attraction, and workforce opportunity. An ideal candidate should 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 bachelor's 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 foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Design, develop, and deliver advanced reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support strategic and operational decision-making + Provide timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership, state agencies, and legislative stakeholders + Translate complex data into actionable insights to guide policy, performance accountability, and system improvements + Develop recurring and ad hoc reports for program managers, stakeholders, and strategic partners + Build and maintain performance tools, including KPI dashboards, pipeline management systems, workforce reports, and lead generation mechanisms + Advance predictive analytics to forecast performance trends and support proactive strategic planning + Collaborate with internal and external partners to assess data needs and develop datasets that enhance operational efficiency + Serve as the primary architect of business development data systems, ensuring data integrity, governance, and inter-agency collaboration + Redesign and optimize CRM system architecture, workflows, and automated processes to improve coordination and data quality + Establish standards for system use, data entry, reporting practices, and workflow management across departments + Lead cross-functional adoption and optimization of the CRM system to support department-wide performance + Design integrated workflows that support seamless data sharing across departments and partner agencies + Provide administrative and operational support for departmental initiatives, including travel coordination, logistics, and cooperative agreements + Identify and implement emerging tools, technologies, and training opportunities to strengthen analytical capacity and continuous improvement 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). Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. 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 u201cApplyu201d 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). Resumeswill notbe 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 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's 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 u2013 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01 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. 02 Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. 03 How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow throughu2014especially 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. 04 Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. 05 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. 06 Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. 07 DA - 26: 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. 08 DA - 26: 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. 09 DR - 26: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow throughu2014especially 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. 10 DR - 26: 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. 11 TCr - 26: 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. 12 TCr - 26: 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 For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-02-05