IT Statewide Analyst 1/2/3 (Appdm Lagov Hcm - Pos# )
IT Statewide Analyst 1/2/3 (Appdm Lagov Hcm - Pos# )
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- The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Applications and Data Management Section. Req. 210705
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative effective and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within the Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the States investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making solving problems intelligently increasing the rate of project success and fostering a skilled and professional staff. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Financial modules of the States ERP system (LaGov) which runs on the SAP R/3 software. This is a professional highly complex advanced journeyman level position on the Financial (FI) team in the Application and Data Management Section of OTS. The incumbent is a business analyst on the FI team and must possess knowledge of the capabilities of the multiple components of the ERP system which are Financial Logistics Human Capital Management and Enterprise Solutions. The incumbent must have advanced detailed knowledge of Project Systems Capital Outlay Projects Funds Management modules and Federal Billing practices. Additionally the incumbent must have comprehensive knowledge of all other FI modules and must have the ability to relate this knowledge across the multiple components of the ERP system.
Supervision is received by a general review from and IT Statewide Analyst or higher level authority.
The Division of Administration is the state governments management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:- Overseeing the states capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
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 bachelors degree plus three years of experience in information technology project management business analysis or administrative services; OR
A bachelors 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:
Serves as a lead ERP business consultant to state agencies. The incumbent serves as the primary point of contact and provides assistance in resolving highly complex issues and problems related to ERP. This includes such activities as: translating business requirements into detailed functional specifications providing assistance and making recommendations to solve highly complex system related issues and problems; developing cross module designs and determining the impact to other components; directing system assurance tasks; referring users to other groups as needed for training system security issues database assistance communications problems etc.; and reviewing the agencies utilization of the ERP system to ensure the maximum benefit to the agencies. Constructs resolutions for highly complex help desk issues that incorporate submodules for which expertise has been developed. May assist monitor or direct the activities of other statewide analysts and associate analysts in these duties.
Serves as an advanced business lead which includes such activities as: answering highly complex questions pertaining to its operations serving as a liaison to Control Agencies Division of Administration (DOA) Management and ERP vendor staff concerning application problems and issues and overseeing the development of training programs and materials. This includes coordination with Control Agencies for planning and executing special processes; for example yearend close events required in the HCM modules.
Analyzes requests for changes to HCM modules to ensure compliance with state policies and practices. Serves as a multi-component integration advanced business lead assessing impact of proposed system changes/enhancements to ERP applications and users. Initiates change requests based on results of the evaluations or input from users of ERP or other entities such as control agencies and assists in the setting of priorities for the changes. Acts as liaison to IT Statewide Applications Developer and vendor consultants regarding user requirements and analysis of requests for changes.
Provides advanced lead worker support to IT Statewide Analyst and Associate Analyst on the team and for cross module changes and solutions which may or may not affect multiple components. This includes such tasks as preparing work plans and schedules assuring timely and successful completion of assignments. Monitor progress conduct risk analysis conduct quality assurance reviews. This includes providing specialized training or assistance with problem analysis and design solutions and implementations and ensuring team procedures and application development standards are followed. Collaborates as necessary with higher staff to validate that the recommended solution will not result in unexpected implications. Responsible for cross training/knowledge transfer in areas of expertise
Provides advanced lead support for analysis of projects and major enhancement provides or oversees development of documentation makes recommendations to solve highly complex problems provides analysis and training pertaining to design operational requirements and application integrity; conducts applications testing (unit UAT) interface support (design and testing) to multiple 3rd party systems develops and documents user online help and training guides and subsequent implementation support.
Provides lead support in analyzing and testing new releases (which includes the primary application and complementary software applications tools and utilities) and upgrades. This includes such things as: developing test plans conducting and documenting tests and evaluating and recording the results. Responsible for ensuring all appropriate information is provided to prepare for implementation of new releases.
Plans coordinates and conducts group meetings and cross agency user influence/steering groups. This involves discussions concerning new releases resolution of highly complex problems potential change requests and establishing priorities for system changes. Prepares and gives presentations on ERP applications. This includes agency seminars workshops and application demonstrations to staff with various levels of expertise.
Performs all other tasks special projects analysis studies and plans as directed. This includes such tasks as: directing or assisting in the preparation of highly complex specialized reports; participating in selection of software tools; assisting in the evaluation of the impact of legislation and/or changes in rules regulations policies and changes to other systems serving on design review committees and Quality Assurance teams for projects within OTS and/or DOA.Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Office of Technology employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
This is a full-time on-site position located in the Greater Baton Rouge area.
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 at
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 3depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
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 applicants 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 or faxed to . The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about thisposting please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
