Project Analyst (IT Statewide Associate Analyst 1, 2, 3, Or 4, PMO 50338277)

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy.  This position is located in the Product Delivery Section.  Req. 195420

This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee

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Interested in furthering your career in Project Management, Business Analysis, Technical Analysis, and/or Quality Assurance by working in an IT Product Delivery team that works with a broad range of industries? The Office of Technology Services (OTS), Product Delivery Section is looking for energetic, experienced team members to add to the Analysis team. The OTS PD Analysis team works with partner agencies and OTS resources to define, refine, and design business/systems requirements and processes; helps Delivery Managers guide projects using both Agile and traditional methodologies; and performs both automated and manual quality assurance testing of software applications in support of IT systems modernization.

For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating, October 2024, with a bachelor's degree may be eligible for this position.

This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a IT Statewide Associate Analyst 1 (TS-310), IT Statewide Associate Analyst 2 (TS-311), IT Statewide Associate Analyst 3 (TS-312) or IT Statewide Associate Analyst 4 (TS-313) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the IT Statewide Associate Analyst 4  is $96,325. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

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 positions 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.

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.

Resumes WILL NOT be 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 or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay

HR Specialist

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

 email: Erica.Gay@la.gov             

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

1.An associate's degree in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
2.Two years of experience or training in information technology will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine experience or training in information technology and college credit to substitute for the required baccalaureate degree as follows:

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for one year and six months of experience or training in information technology towards the baccalaureate degree.

A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience or training in information technology to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
3.Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience in any field and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

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.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

Learns to assist in the analysis of information technology initiatives, business processes, and/or systems.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from a higher-level IT Statewide professional with assigned supervisory responsibilities. May also receive supervision on a project basis from other IT Statewide professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from IT Statewide Associate Analyst 2 by the absence of independence in performing basic tasks in support of information technology initiatives, business processes, and/or systems.

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.

This position is within the Office of Technology Services (OTS), Product Delivery and is responsible for the analysis, monitoring, and tracking of project activities and initiatives with guidance provided by more experienced Product Delivery personnel.

35% Implements project and portfolio management methodology for project management, documentation, quality assurance, scope assessment, and risk assessment through the completion of project activities.

20% Performs and facilitates business and technical analysis of projects and initiatives through collaboration with agency subject matter experts and developers with guidance from other analysts.

20% Mentor and assist lower level Associate Analysts in the analysis, monitoring, and tracking of project activities and initiatives.

10% Reports project progress to Analysts and OTS Program Managers to facilitate successful project implementation and completion.

10% Assists with the continual improvement of the Product Delivery documentation library by identifying, developing, and updating Product Delivery practices and procedures.

5% Perform all other tasks, special projects, analysis, studies, and plans as directed.