Program Manager Director Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $6,254.00 - $11,258.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OTS 070926 ERG
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-318. This position is located in the Administration Section. Req. 222721
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), Administration division and is responsible for providing strategic consulting and direction in the areas of strategic planning, business analysis, and quality assurance. Supervision is received from an IT Statewide Director 3 or higher-level authority.
The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:

• Overseeing the state's capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services; 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, project management, business analysis or administrative services; OR
A master's degree plus four years of experience in information technology, project management, business analysis or administrative services.
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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Business process/program analysis -

• Analyze and evaluate business processes across multiple program areas to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and performance through technology.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance on using systems and programs to transform business data into meaningful performance metrics and impact assessments.
• Serve as a technical resource for business process mapping, process analysis, and technology-driven process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess current workflows, recommend enhancements, and support the implementation of best practices.
• Gather and analyze user feedback through ongoing process reviews, recommending continuous improvements to optimize business operations.
• Assists OTS in multiple program areas in the quality assurance analysis of existing IT support systems for business processes measurements and impact assessment evaluation. Recommends design improvements of such systems or processes for their more effective use.

Strategic direction and planning -

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop strategic plans, operational plans, performance indicators, and long-range technology initiatives.
• Evaluate the impact of new legislation, regulations, policies, and rules on organizational operations and statewide systems.
• Recommend strategic solutions and reporting initiatives that support informed decision-making by executive leadership.
• Prepare and oversee the development of highly complex reports, analyses, and presentations for executive management and legislative bodies.
• Provide expert guidance on planning, reporting, and policy implementation to support organizational goals and statewide initiatives.

Administers the Louisiana State Census Data Center-

• Lead the Louisiana State Census Data Center by developing policies, managing statewide data resources, and coordinating the 30-member affiliate network.
• Provide expert research, analysis, technical assistance, and consultation on U.S. Census Bureau data, products, and geographic information to state agencies, local governments, businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct statistical analyses and develop specialized demographic and economic reports to support policy development, program planning, disaster preparedness, grant applications, and public information requests.
• Advise stakeholders on the effective use of Census data for planning, economic development, tax distribution, business decisions, legal documentation, and media reporting.
• Promote Census Bureau programs and services by serving as the state's primary Census partner, supporting survey operations, providing stakeholder outreach, and collaborating with the Census Bureau on product development, testing, and feedback.
• Plans and conducts statewide seminars, workshops, and conferences on analysis and use of data in policy decision making.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
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).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a bachelor's 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. 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:
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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Do you have experience conducting data research and analysis, technical assistance, and consultation to stakeholders? If yes, provide an overview of your experience.
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Do you have experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes? If yes, briefly describe your experience.
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Do you have experience creating or maintaining dashboards? If yes, briefly describe your experience.
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Have you ever planned and conducted seminars or workshops on data analysis and use in decision-making? If yes, describe the experience.
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Do you have experience with U.S. Census Bureau data products or programs? If yes, provide an overview of your experience.
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