Business/Project/QA Analyst (IT Statewide Analyst 1, 2, or 3, PMO 50473153)
State of LouisianaSupplemental Information
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Product Delivery Section.Β Req. 205247
This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. Β
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. Β
Interested in furthering your career in Business Analysis, Technical Analysis, and/or Quality Assurance by working in an IT Product Delivery team that works with a broad range of industries? The Office of Technology Services (OTS), Product Delivery Section is looking for energetic, experienced team members to add to the Analysis team. The OTS PD Analysis team works with partner agencies and OTS resources to define, refine, and design business/systems requirements and processes; helps Delivery Managers guide projects using both Agile and traditional methodologies; and performs both automated and manual quality assurance testing of software applications in support of IT systems modernization.
This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a IT Statewide Analyst 1 (TS-314),Β IT Statewide AnalystΒ 2 (TS-315), orΒ IT Statewide AnalystΒ 3 (TS-316) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for theΒ IT Statewide AnalystΒ 3 is $117,998. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Β Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicantβs suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Β Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.Β New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
No Civil Service test scoreΒ is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the βApplyβ link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Β 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. Β
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Β Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Β 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 or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about thisΒ posting, please contact:
Β Erica R. Gay
Β HR Specialist
Β Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Β email:Β Erica.Gay@la.govMinimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus three years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
A bachelorβs degree plus three years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
A bachelorβs degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus two years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
A master's degree plus two years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services.
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.
NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform analyses of information technology initiatives, business processes, and/or systems.
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LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced.
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a higher-level IT Statewide professional with assigned supervisory responsibilities. May also receive supervision on a project basis from other IT Statewide professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide direct or functional supervision over lower-level IT Statewide personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
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LOCATION OF WORK:
Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services.
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JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from IT Statewide Associate Analyst 4 by the presence of independent analyses involving moderately complex information technology initiatives, business processes, and/or systems.
Differs from IT Statewide Analyst 2 by the absence of analyses for complex information technology initiatives, business processes, and/or systems.
Examples of Work
The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the Stateβs investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.
This position is within the Office of Technology Services (OTS), Product Delivery and is responsible for leading and performing business and/or technical analysis of highly complex business/technical requirements and processes.
50% Lead and perform business and/or technical analysis of highly complex business/technical requirements and processes for a project or initiative through collaboration with agency subject matter experts, developers, and other analysts.
20% Mentor and train lower level Analysts and Associate Analysts in the performance of business and/or technical analysis of complex business/technical requirements and processes.
15% Create and deliver overview and/or detailed documentation about highly complex current and future state business/technical processes for a project or initiative including pros, cons, and recommendations concerning potential future state processes.
10% Document business and/or technical analysis practices and procedures.
5% Perform all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.