IT Deputy Administrator, Strategy & Innovation

IT Deputy Administrator, Strategy & Innovation at State of Louisiana summary :

The IT Deputy Administrator at LASERS leads enterprise-wide technology strategy and modernization efforts, including cloud migration and AI innovations. This role involves managing large-scale IT projects, vendor relationships, and developing long-term governance frameworks. The position requires extensive strategic leadership experience and a strong background in emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and member services.

Salary : $6,692.00 - $12,047.00 Monthly

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : LASERS-

Department : LA State Employees' Retirement System

Opening Date : 08 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 9 / 1 / : 59 PM Central

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 motivated IT Deputy Administr ator to join our Information Technology Division in Baton 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 :

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

The IT Deputy Administrator will :

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 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Andrea H. Rogers

P.O. Box 44213

Baton Rouge, LA

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

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

Mardi Gras,

Good Friday,

Memorial Day,

Independence Day,

Labor Day,

Veteran's Day,

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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) :

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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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.

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Keywords :

IT strategy, cloud migration, enterprise modernization, artificial intelligence, project management, vendor management, technology governance, emerging technologies, leadership, digital transformation