IT STATEWIDE ASSOCIATE ANALYST 1/2/3/4 (AppDM STATEWIDE DATA ANALYTICS 50540946)

$96,325 - $96,325/Yr

State of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Baton Rouge, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The IT Statewide Associate Analyst position is an entry-level role within the Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services, focusing on assisting in the analysis of information technology initiatives, business processes, and systems. The role involves providing technical support for applications and data analytics at a statewide level, coordinating with various agencies, and ensuring the security of sensitive data. This position is part of a career progression group, allowing for advancement based on experience and performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis of information technology initiatives, business processes, and systems.
• Provide technical support for applications and data analytics at a statewide level.
• Evaluate requests for changes to determine specific tasks and effects on existing programs and systems.
• Coordinate group meetings and cross-agency user influence/steering groups.
• Provide assistance with the adoption of Data Analytic services across all OTS supported departments and agencies.
• Log problems and resolutions into a tracking system and provide help desk support.
• Produce specialized Statewide cross-system metrics from statewide systems.
• Maintain documentation and knowledge base for the Data Analytics team and main users.
• Research and test potential new IT tools and maintain proficiency in existing tool sets.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• An associate's degree in information technology may substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
• Up to two years of experience or training in information technology may substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
• Experience credit from Civil Service approved certifications may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data analytics tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with information security practices.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career progression within the IT Statewide Associate Analyst group.