IT Statewide Analyst 1/2/3 (AppDM LaGOV ERP...

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.

The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Financial modules of the State’s 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 Grant Management, Accounts Receivable, Sales and Distribution, General Ledger 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 an IT Statewide Analyst or higher level authority.

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, 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., + Serve as a lead ERP business consultant supporting state agencies and acting as the primary point of contact for resolving highly complex enterprise system issues.

• Analyze business needs and translate requirements into functional system solutions while evaluating impacts across multiple ERP modules and integrated applications.

• Provide expert support for troubleshooting advanced system issues, recommending solutions, and ensuring agencies maximize the effectiveness of enterprise resource planning systems.

• Review and evaluate system change requests, assess compliance with state policies, and coordinate enhancements with developers, vendors, and control agencies.

• Lead cross-functional projects involving system upgrades, new releases, application enhancements, testing, implementation planning, and quality assurance reviews.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members by coordinating work plans, monitoring progress, conducting risk analysis, and supporting knowledge transfer and training efforts.

• Develop and oversee user documentation, training materials, testing plans, interface support, and implementation resources for system changes and major enhancements.

• Collaborate with state agencies, executive leadership, vendors, and technical teams to coordinate system operations, year-end processes, and enterprise-wide business initiatives.

• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations related to ERP applications, system improvements, change priorities, and user support across multiple agencies.

• Participate in special projects, system studies, policy impact analysis, software evaluations, and strategic technology initiatives that improve statewide business operations., 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., Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to)

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., 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., The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=174340) ., 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 bachelor’s degree. Please see list of approved Certifications for Substitutions at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/ots/careers/certifications-for-substitutions/ ., Do you have experience working with LaGov Financial or another ERP Financial system? If yes, please describe your experience.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.