| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
IT STATEWIDE ASSOCIATE ANALYST 1/2/3/4 (APPDM LDH POS# 50581008)
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OTS 073026D ERG
Department
Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date
07/30/2026
Closing Date
8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 223881
Join a team where your expertise powers the future of Louisiana's technology! The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is on a mission: to be the trusted partner that drives innovation, strengthens reliability, and elevates IT excellence across the Executive Branch. Every project we take on is backed by smart strategy, intelligent problem-solving, and a commitment to maximizing the State's return on its technology investments. We don't just support IT-we transform it.
Now, OTS is looking for a skilled professional ready to work at an advanced level within our Application and Data Management (AppDM) Health team. This is your opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and supporting the Louisiana Medicaid Eligibility Determination System (LaMEDS)-a system that directly impacts residents across the state. In this role, you'll be part of the LaMEDS Batch Team, using industry-trusted tools like IBM Workload Scheduler, Pentaho, JIRA, and SharePoint to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently. You'll collaborate with developers and analysts, offering technical guidance that keeps our systems strong and our solutions forward-thinking.
If you're driven, detail-oriented, and excited about contributing to meaningful statewide technology initiatives, this position gives you the platform to grow, innovate, and make an impact.
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 the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
An associate's degree in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree.
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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled byjob appointment, which is temporary in nature not to exceed 48 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment provided a vacant position becomes available and funding is available.
Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Associate Analyst 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
Substitution: Applicants who do not meet the minimum education or experience qualification may receive experience credit from Civil Service approved certifications for up to two years of experience, which may substitute for the bachelors degree. Please see list of approved Certifications for Substitutions athttps://www.doa.la.gov/doa/ots/careers/certifications-for-substitutions.
This is a full-time, on-site position located in the Greater Baton Rouge area.
How To Apply:
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 governments E-verify system.
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. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:Erica.Gay@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Are you interested in being considered for employment in a job appointment capacity? (Job appointments are temporary in nature, not to exceed 48 months in duration.)
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Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm