IT Manager (IT Application Manager)

Salary : $6,254.00 - $11,258.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: TRSL-09222026-ST
Department: Teachers' Retirement System of LA
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
Do you enjoy being a self-driven IT Application manager, love what you do and want to make a difference?
Come join us. At TRSL, we give back to our state's teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service. Join our dynamic and innovative software development team as their manager, where you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented and enthusiastic group of professionals who are passionate about delivering cutting-edge solutions. As the team manager, you'll be responsible for guiding them to achieve exceptional results, foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, and drive the development of high-quality software applications that exceed members and employers' expectations.
Why work for TRSL?

• Service - All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state's teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
• Culture - We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
• Growth - TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
• Benefits - TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc.
• Location - TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

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 technology; 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:

This position will serve as the manager over the Applications Programming, New Design/Development., and Senior Developer sections in the IT Department. Duties include project management, planning, staff management and development.

• Management Skills - Strongability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others. Conduct regular performance reviews to assess team member performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Project Management Skills - Strongability to manage complex development projects using appropriate project tools to outline risk activities, assigned resources and deadline dates taking into account dependencies and resource availability.
• Application Strategy - provenability to develop and execute a strategic plan that aligns with the TRSL's goals and objectives
• Leadership - proven ability to influence and manage others and have them perform their jobs effectively, and have them take responsibility for making decisions within their own areas.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Team Builder - Ability to encourage and lead by example Application teams to collaboratively and successfully work towards given goals and deadlines.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Ability to identify necessary technical and personal skills that need to be built across the Applications teams, ability to identify relevant courses and make these available where possible to the relevant staff.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Ability to share this knowledge with own staff, with other IT staff and with Agency staff at the appropriate level as and when necessary.
• Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Creative - Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth within the team.
• Communication, Oral & Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word in meetings and in writing clearly and concisely.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy may be filled as a Probation, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.
TRSL will consider candidates eligible for full-time work/practical training in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) student status.
Please click the job title to review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications and job concepts.

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.

Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Sarah Baldassaro - Human Resources
Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana
P.O. Box 94123
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
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Fax:
Email:
Additional TRSL Job Postings can be found HERE.
All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.
TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for 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

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What is the largest direct report team you have led and how large of a group have you been responsible for leading, including subordinates that report to you and the staff that report to them?
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What project management methodologies have you used and where and how did you use them?
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What technologies are you proficient in using and how are you using these technologies?
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Describe a recent project you delivered successfully and explain why it was important to you. What did you learn from the experience, what key technology was used and how has it helped you grow in your career?
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Are you a retiree from TRSL, LASERS, or any other state retirement system?

• Yes
• No

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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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If you have completed twenty-four semester hours in information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics provide the qualifying courses include the course number, course title, credit hours, and college/university. (Ex. BIOL 1001 - General Biology - 3 hrs - LSU)If you have not you can enter N/A.
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