Six years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
An associate’s degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology 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 three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
A master’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology 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:
Administers and provides oversight for approximately 250 highly complex, statewide IT contracts with a combined value exceeding $900 million, managing all phases of the contract lifecycle from strategic requirements development and advanced negotiations through execution, governance, and continuous performance oversight.
Establishes and enforces enterprise-level contracting standards by collaborating with procurement leadership to define rigorous requirements, performance metrics, and negotiation frameworks aligned with statewide objectives.
Leads the evaluation of highly complex telecommunications proposals, ensuring strict administrative and regulatory compliance while directing contract development, award decisions, and risk-informed vendor selection.
Serves as product owner and senior subject matter expert for all technology within the assigned vertical, with full ownership of the OTS Contract Application and the design, integration, and optimization of complex automated workflows connecting the OTS Self Service Portal, LaGov, and the OTS Billing Portal.
Manages highly complex procurements for large-scale and multi-award technology contracts, serving as the subject matter expert responsible for defining requirements, developing contract documentation, leading negotiations, and executing contract awards.
Manages and coordinates service delivery across integrated platforms and multiple stakeholders, ensuring alignment with customer agencies’ operational requirements, technical standards, and policy frameworks.
Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the State CIO or other executive leadership.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
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.
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 position,s 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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. 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. 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:Erica.Gay@la.gov