Senior Business Analyst (Business Technology Specialist 1) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4820778) Apply  Senior Business Analyst (Business Technology Specialist 1) Salary $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number TRSL-02052025-ST Department Teachers' Retirement System of LA Division Information Technology Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date 2/15/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information Do you enjoy being a self-driven Business Technology Specialist, love what you do and want to make a difference ? Come join us. At TRSL, we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. You will join an open and collaborative team which uses the latest Microsoft technologies. You will enjoy a lot of autonomy in the IT department and assist in deciding how projects will be executed. From day one, we will train you, we will challenge you and we will give you opportunities to grow to become a top rate business leader. Working in TRSL, you will collaborate and participate in team development activities using Agile SCRUM to build the next generation software for the agency. Why work for TRSL? • Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. • Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community. • Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses. • Benefits –TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements of TRSL's telework policy. • Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge. This vacancy may be filled as a Probation, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows: Business Technology Specialist 1 - $ 2,304.80 bi-weekly No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Ideal Candidate: • Continuous learner, takes initiative, and understands what it takes to get outstanding customer satisfaction • Experience applying agile project methodology concepts; preferable with SCRUM experience • Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across all levels of management, including executive • Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or other project management software. • Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and results-driven decision-making • Focus on delivering good quality products • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent technical (e.g., systems design) and/or analytical skills. • Energetic – brings enthusiasm and direction to the team • Driven – works with a sense of urgency in all tasks • Achievement-oriented - enjoys taking on challenges Please click the job title Business Technology Specialist 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175420) to review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications and job concepts. How to Apply 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. Applications submitted without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be considered . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education. Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire. Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application. For further information about this vacancy contact: Sarah Templet - Human Resources Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana P.O. Box 94123 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Ph: 225-922-2659 Fax: 225-922-2579 Email: sarah.templet@trsl.org Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/trsl) . All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government’s E-verify system. TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR An associate’s degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR A bachelor’s degree plus four years 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 plus three years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis; OR A master’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology, project management or business analysis. 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 Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To serve as a technical lead for business technology activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services. LEVEL OF WORK: Experienced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a Business Technology Supervisor or IT Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May provide functional supervision over lower-level personnel. LOCATION OF WORK: State agencies with business technology activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Business Technology Analyst 3 by the presence of serving as a technical lead for business technology activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services. Differs from Business Technology Specialist 2 by the absence of serving as a technical lead for complex business technology activities that are outside of the scope of the Office of Technology Services. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Business technology activities are those that focus on translating the business needs of the agency that support its mission and objectives into technical solutions. At this level, incumbents serve as technical leads by leading a project team, training lower-level personnel, and by serving as the lead for one or more business technology program areas of significant scope and complexity. Reviews requests for business technology system changes; evaluates project scope, necessary resources, and associated timeframes. Leads analysis activities for the project team. Assists in making recommendations to prioritize projects related to technology initiatives, business processes, and/or systems. Provides guidance to lower-level personnel on a project basis. Participates in meetings with various stakeholders; applies understanding of how complex business process changes affect applications development, information security, and other technical activities. Develops project plans for large-scale technology initiatives, business processes and/or systems. Consults with various agency personnel in an effort to design and modify system processes to facilitate information gathering to help support data-driven decisions for the agency. Advises on proper testing and documentation protocols. Corrects deficiencies as necessary. Provides subject matter expertise in developing course content relative to the assigned technology. Serves as liaison between programmatic staff and technical staff to facilitate completion of large-scale projects. Prepares complex technical reports for assigned projects. May review and edit reports prepared by lower-level analysts. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures relative to technology initiatives, business processes and/or systems. Assists in the evaluation of new and emerging technologies; this may include assessing software products, tools, and training courses, as well as developing specifications for RFPs. Coordinates with information technology vendors and contractors as appropriate relative to the assigned technology. 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 How many years of experience do you have gathering business requirements and documenting complex business logic in cross-functional teams? Give a brief overview of your experience in this field. 02 Briefly describe your experience in preparing and presenting technical reports or executive level summaries. What software or tools did you use? 03 Briefly describe your experience with data analytics tools and your ability to extract, analyze, and interpret data to address complex business problems. 04 List the different databases you have hands-on experience with. Briefly describe how you have used those. 05 Do you have experience in the software development lifecycle and with agile methodologies? Is so, give a brief description of your roles and experience. 06 Are you a retiree of TRSL, LASERS, or any other state retirement system? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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