| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Salary | $4,770–$8,589 |
QA Analyst (IT Statewide Analyst 1, 2, or 3, PMO 50692227 and 50692228)
Salary
$4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OTS 101426D ERG
Department
Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date
10/14/2026
Closing Date
10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Product Delivery Section. Req. 227001
Interested in furthering your career in Quality Assurance by working in an IT Product Delivery team that works with a broad range of industries? The Office of Technology Services (OTS), Product Delivery Section is looking for energetic, experienced team members to add to the QA Analyst team. The OTS PD QA Analyst team works with partner agencies and OTS resources, performing both automated and manual quality assurance testing of software applications in support of IT systems modernization.
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.
This position is within the Office of Technology Services (OTS), Product Delivery and is responsible for leading, performing, and reporting on quality assurance testing of highly complex applications software as a part of the software development lifecycle.
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
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 associates 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 masters degree plus two years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis 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.
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:
Lead and perform quality assurance testing of highly complex applications software utilizing varied test methodologies including but not limited to usability, functionality, exploratory, regression, system, smoke, monkey, and compatibility testing.
Collaborate with agency and business/technical analysts to identify, develop, and validate appropriate test data and test cases that ensure expected functionality and features are working within established benchmarks and customer expectations.
Mentor and train lower level Quality Assurance Analysts and Project Analysts to define, perform, and report on quality assurance testing of complex applications software.
Create and deliver overview and/or detailed reports about defects found during quality assurance testing of highly complex applications software.
Document testing practices and procedures in appropriate business and/or technical documents.
Perform all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled by job 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 a IT Statewide Analyst 1, 2 or 3.
Compensation: The Salary range listed on the job posting reflects the pay grade minimum and maximum for the IT Statewide Analyst 1 job title. The salary range pay grade minimum and maximum for the other levels of the career progression group can be viewed using the links below:
IT Statewide Analyst 2
IT Statewide Analyst 3
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
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.
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):
01
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.)
02
Describe your experience with performing quality assurance testing of software applications. Be sure to describe your experience with different testing methods. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.
03
Describe your experience with writing business and technical documentation such as test cases, test plans, etc. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.
04
Describe your experience with different project lifecycles or methodologies. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.
05
Describe your technical background and experience. If this does not apply to you, please enter N/A.
Required Question
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