Business Technology Specialist

The Louisiana State Police is a statutorily mandated, statewide law enforcement agency charged with ensuring the safety, order, and security of the people in the state through enforcement, regulation, education, and provision of other essential public safety services.

The Louisiana State Police Technology and Business Support Team was developed to optimize the efficient and innovative use of the most advanced technology and processes available to analyze and report operational data. The goal is to maximize data analysis and use of technology platforms to improve the Department’s efficiency, performance, and service to the citizens of Louisiana.

• Six years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR
• An associate’s degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR
• A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR
• A master’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward 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.

• Serves as the lead Portfolio Specialist for LSP technology support section.
• Analyzes and demos proposed technology solutions.
• Conducts advanced project analyses relative to LADPS technology initiatives, business processes, and/or systems. Serves as a liaison between end-users and technology staff to facilitate ideas and discussions related to project analysis and reporting.
• Communicates with users to explain technology changes as it relates to agency operations. Prepares a variety of official communications relative to technical changes.

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity for classified, permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, Office of Technology and Business Support.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.

Location: This vacancy is located in East Baton Rouge.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The bi‑weekly rate for this position is as follows:

• Business Technology Specialist 1 (TS314) - $2,201.60

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 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.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).

This agency participates in the E‑Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

* 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.

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment‑related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader).

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Department of Public Safety, ATTN:
Human Resources/Katy Bradley, P.O. BOX 66614, Baton Rouge, LA. 70896, Email: katy.bradley