IT Deputy Administrator Strategy & Innovation

About the Department

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 Administrator to 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:

• Location: LASERS is easily accessed near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane. The building is far from the downtown congestion, and the facility provides ample parking, on-site security, and a dedicated employee entrance. 
• Benefits: LASERS offers a generous benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance, 10 plus paid holidays, rollover leave that does not expire, and a deferred compensation plan.

An ideal candidate would possess the following skills or experience: We are seeking a senior-level leader with a background in the following areas:

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

The IT Deputy Administrator will:

• Lead the development of a comprehensive strategy for the migration of LASERS enterprise applications 
• Research, identify, and champion emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), that can enhance operational efficiency, data analytics, and member services.
• Serve as a key partner to the CTO in formulating and executing the agency's long-term IT strategy and governance frameworks related to new technologies.
• Oversee project management for all innovation initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet strategic objectives.

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
[email protected]

Benefits

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm