• 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 hurricanes

Five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

An associate’s degree in information technology or accounting plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s 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 or administrative services; OR

A master’s degree plus two years of experience in information technology 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Analyzes emerging hardware technologies and /or software products to assess suitability, as well as the time frame for highly complex acquisitions and implementations. Consults on technical requirements for highly complex statewide information technology purchases and provides technical operational assistance to support OTS projects. Plans, organizes, and coordinates highly complex information technology purchases of commodities and services. Prepares necessary documentation for the assigned operational function and maintains associated records. Provides recommendations for highly complex statewide information technology acquisitions and obtains necessary approvals. Provides oversight of associates engaged in information technology acquisitions with vendors.

• Provides direct or functional supervision over lower-level OTS personnel. Responsible for providing direct support to the Office of Technology Services (OTS) executive and senior management, Agency Relationship Managers, OTS customers, and VPM staff for the following areas: procurement process, contracts, and budget planning. Distributes work assignments to associates for the assigned.

• Conducts highly complex analyses for an assigned operational function of the Office of Technology Services in the areas of supply chain, and fiscal support.

• Supports statewide information technology operations by conducting analyses for an assigned function, providing OTS executives and business area managers with knowledge of lT procurement and contract regulations.

• Responsible for knowing the Louisiana Procurement Laws, Rules, and Regulations, and the IT Procurement Guidelines and policies. Requires experience with the process of obtaining approvals by the Office of Technology Services (OTS) Chief Information Officer (CIO), DOA Assistant Commissioner, and the Office of State Procurement (OSP), for IT acquisitions.

• Other duties as needed and/or directed by the State CIO or his designee.

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

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.

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 applicant’s 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. 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.