Posting number: OTS 082726C ERG
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Job classification: IT STATEWIDE ANALYST 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: IT and Computers, Program Management
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Product Delivery Section. Req. 225065
Interested in furthering your career in Business Analysis or Technical Analysis 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 team members to add to the Analysis team. The OTS PD Analysis team works with partner agencies and OTS resources to define, refine, and design business/systems requirements and processes; helps Delivery Managers guide projects using both Agile and traditional methodologies; and performs 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:
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 associate's 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 master's 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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Lead and perform quality assurance testing of highly complex application 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 application 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 will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an IT Statewide Analyst 1, 2, or 3.
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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. 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
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 government's 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
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