BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 1

Salary : $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly Location : Baton Rouge, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 217642 Department: DOS-Secretary of State Opening Date: 02/13/2026 Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing, and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections, and preserves, presents, and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history. The Secretary of State's Information Technology Division is seeking a Business Technology Specialist 1. This position focuses on translating the business needs of the agency that support its mission and objectives into technical solutions. 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 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: Developing and executing software test plans beyond the standard cases in order to identify hidden software defects and their causes Utilizing project, issue/bug, and quality assurance management tools Using source control management tools Turning bug stories into detailed backlog items with acceptance criteria Creating and executing automated test scripts to simulate user load and measure system behavior under stress Developing and executing automated scripts to reduce manual testing effort for repetitive tasks like regression Application Programming Interface (API), and User Interface (UI) testing Performing web browser/mobile device compatibility testing on Windows and Macintosh operating systems, Chrome, Edge, and Safari browsers, Microsoft, Apple and Android tablets, and Apple and Android smartphones Writing database management system queries for back-end data validation testing Working within a scrum agile project management framework Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Division: Information Technology/ One (1) vacancy Location: Secretary of State, Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist Secretary of State Nancy Landry Human Resource Division P. O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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: 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 01 Do you have twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field? Yes No 02 If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, you are required to type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-11