Business Technology Analyst 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5059205) Apply  Business Technology Analyst 1 Salary $3,895.00 - $7,011.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LASERS-08272502 Department LA State Employees' Retirement System Opening Date 08/27/2025 Closing Date 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job 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 LASERS, you’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and meaningful impact. An ideal candidate will possess the following skills or experience:We are seeking an entry level employee with a basic to intermediate background in the following areas: + Data Analysis & Interpretation:Experience in conducting routine data analysis by collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and initial insights. + Reporting & Visualization:Experience in preparing and presenting findings through clear and effective reports, charts, and dashboards. + Data Integrity & Testing:Skills in validating data accuracy and testing new reports or dashboards to ensure they meet business requirements. + Data Tools & Technology:Skilled in using data querying languages including SQL and Python. Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI. 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. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR An associate’s degree in information technology plus one year of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field; OR A master’s degree. 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175390) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Business Technology Analyst 1 will: + Conduct routine data analysis by collecting, cleaning, and interpreting data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and initial insights. + Prepare and present findings through reports, charts, and dashboards for review by senior analysts and business stakeholders. + Observe senior analysts in meetings with stakeholders to understand how business needs are translated into data requirements and analytical projects. + Communicate with business users to explain the data presented in reports and dashboards and how it relates to their operations. 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). Resumeswill notbe 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 lasershr@lasersonline.org 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. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. 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): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 If you are qualifying for this position with one of the degree options provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelor in biology at Louisiana State University May 2012) If you are not qualifying under a degree option enter N/A. 02 If you have completed twenty-four semester hours in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics provide the qualifying courses include the course number, course title, credit hours, and college/university. (Ex. BIOL 1001 – General Biology – 3 hrs – LSU) If you have not you can enter N/A. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email