Business Development Officer 1 or 2

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 monitoring, and stakeholder support for assigned incentive programs. Under moderate supervision, this position manages daily program activities, reviews compliance documentation, interprets program requirements, and works with internal and external partners to ensure accurate and timely program delivery.

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

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

Program Coordination & Case Management

• Coordinate assigned incentive programs and manage day-to-day program activities.
• Review and process documents, reports, compliance submissions, and other required materials.
• Ensure program activities comply with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate files and prepare recommendations, correspondence, notices, and status updates.

Compliance Monitoring & Analysis

• Review eligibility, performance benchmarks, supporting documentation, and submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify missing information, discrepancies, risks, or noncompliance and coordinate follow-up or escalation.
• Maintain tracking systems, dashboards, checklists, deadlines, and reporting schedules.
• Gather data and support compliance monitoring, internal audits, and quality assurance reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Assistance

• Provide guidance to businesses, consultants, and local partners on program requirements.
• Respond to routine questions regarding program timelines, documentation, and processes.
• Coordinate with legal, fiscal, and other internal teams to resolve program-related issues.
• Participate in meetings, briefings, outreach, and educational activities as assigned.

Operational Improvement & Team Collaboration

• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Assist with developing templates, procedures, and workflow improvements.
• Support workflow coordination, administrative tasks, special projects, and team coverage.
• Participate in training and provide informal guidance to BDO 1 staff as needed.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Open & Promotional

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

* 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.