IT Deputy Administrator, Strategy & Innovation Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5059103) Apply  IT Deputy Administrator, Strategy & Innovation Salary $6,692.00 - $12,047.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LASERS-08272501 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 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 motivatedIT Deputy Administrator to join our Information Technology Division inBaton 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. 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: + Strategic IT Leadership: Extensive experience developing and executing long-range technology roadmaps, business cases, and governance frameworks in a complex enterprise environment. + Large-Scale Project & Change Management: Demonstrated success leading transformative, multi-year technology initiatives, such as enterprise system modernization, cloud migration (AWS, Azure, etc.), and the adoption of new platforms. + Cloud Architecture & Strategy: Deep knowledge of cloud services, architecture, and migration strategies for enterprise applications. + Emerging Technologies: Experience with and a strong understanding of the practical application of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to improve business operations. + Vendor Management & Procurement: Experience leading the development of RFPs and managing relationships with strategic technology partners. + Influential Leadership: Exceptional ability to lead through influence, build consensus across business units, and direct matrixed, project-based teams. Minimum Qualifications 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. 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=175620) . Job Duties and Other Information 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 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). 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. 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