Chief Modernization Officer

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare. Step into a role that will shape the future of Louisiana’s environmental and digital infrastructure. As the Chief Modernization Officer, you’ll drive statewide transformation, modernize mission-critical systems, and lead cross-agency innovation that strengthens transparency, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. If you’re ready to architect change at scale, this is your moment.

Requirements

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.
You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead TEMPO Modernization — Serve as the functional lead for DEQ’s core system upgrades, guiding business requirements, coordinating with OTS, and ensuring modern, mobile-ready, data-driven enhancements.
Oversee OCI Migration — Direct the transition of Oracle-based systems to vendor-hosted and OCI environments, ensuring operational readiness, continuity, and alignment with statewide technology standards.
Manage GIS Services — Supervise DEQ’s GIS team and collaborate with OTS GIS specialists to deliver high-quality spatial analysis supporting permitting, land management, and environmental oversight.
Automate Business Workflows — Identify manual processes across DEQ and lead the implementation of digital tools that streamline operations, reduce administrative burden, and improve data accuracy.
Drive Interagency Modernization — Coordinate with C&E, DOTD, LED, and OTS to unify permitting processes, enhance transparency, and support statewide modernization initiatives.