Associate Project Manager - IT Statewide Analyst 1-3 (OTS/PSS #50694131)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy for an Associate Project Manager - IT Statewide Analyst. This position is located in Product Support Services. 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 State’s investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including 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, and administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes.

Requirements

• 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 bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis 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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Acquiring and maintaining Project Management Professional or similar certification, or working towards the acquisition of such certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements OTS methodology for highly complex information technology initiatives and business processes.
• Provides project management, documentation, quality assurance, scope assessment, risk assessment and to ensure supported projects are implemented successfully.
• Analyzes highly complex system changes to ensure compliance with state policies and practices and assess impact to application and users.
• Leads meetings with users to confirm needs are met by proposed changes.
• Meets with Agency Project Directors, Program Leaders, and Analysts to facilitate successful project implementation and completion.
• Communicates with customers to establish user requirements, determines system specifications, and oversees user support materials and specialized user training.
• Assists with the development of standards, including documents for project initiation, requirements definition, project plans, training guides, testing plans, scope definition, communication, dashboards, and risk management.
• Maintains high degree of proficiency in Project Management industry standards by acquiring and maintaining Project Management Professional or similar certification, or working towards the acquisition of such certification.
• Reports project progress to leadership and other stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree