Posting number: LASERS-07172601
Department: LA State Employees' Retirement System
Job classification: IT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: IT and Computers
About LASERS:
The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) provides secure retirement benefits to over 100,000 current and retired state employees. Our mission-driven team values transparency, integrity, and service.
Within the LASERS Information Technology Division, you’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and meaningful impact.
LASERS is looking for a talented and motivated IT Deputy Administratorto join our Information Technology Division in Baton Rouge, LA If you're a candidate who has significant experience in a senior IT leadership role (Director, Deputy, etc.) with direct responsibility for enterprise-wide technology strategy and modernization, this role could be a perfect fit.
As a principal deputy to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this position provides strategic leadership dedicated to technological innovation and modernization. As a key member of the IT Leadership Council, this position works in close partnership with the IT Deputy Administrator for Operations & Infrastructure to form a cohesive IT leadership team. This role provides leadership and direction to cross-functional, project-based teams composed of shared IT personnel to execute the agency's strategic technology initiatives, including cloud migration, systems modernization, and artificial intelligence integration.
Other Details:
An ideal candidate would possess the following skills or experience: We are seeking a senior-level leader with a background in the following areas:
Seven years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information; OR
A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
A master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
The IT Deputy Administrator will:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type Probational, Promotional, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment
LASERS requires all new hires to serve a minimum of eighteen (18) months not to exceed twenty-four (24) months in probational status including permanent state employees.
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.
*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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Andrea H. Rogers
P.O. Box 44213
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213
lasershr@lasersonline.org
Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.
The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.
