IT Statewide Applications Architect (OTS/PSS # 50694132)

Salary : $6,254.00 - $11,258.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OTS 092826 MDM
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 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 Production Support Services. Req 226277

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.

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; 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:

• Leads the design, evaluation, and evolution of statewide document lifecycle architectures that support document creation, ingestion, storage, retrieval, workflow, authorization, retention, and disposition across enterprise systems. Defines architectural patterns, reference models, and integration principles for document management platforms and related services. Evaluates existing and proposed platforms for fitness of purpose, scalability, security, interoperability, and long-term sustainability and provides formal recommendations to executive leadership.
• Provides expert architectural guidance and technical consultation to statewide leadership, engineering staff, and development teams. Translates business, regulatory, and operational requirements into architectural designs and technical frameworks that guide implementation efforts. Reviews major system designs, integrations, and enhancements to ensure alignment with approved architectural standards and statewide objectives. Advises on architectural risks, tradeoffs, and dependencies associated with document lifecycle systems.
• Leads analysis of highly complex architectural problems related to document management, workflow orchestration, identity dependent transactions, system interoperability, and enterprise data governance. Develops architectural solutions that address performance, resilience, auditability, and compliance requirements. Defines architectural validation criteria and participates in design reviews and proof of concept evaluations to confirm feasibility and correctness of proposed solutions.
• Researches emerging technologies, architectural patterns, and industry practices relevant to enterprise document lifecycle management. Evaluates potential impacts of new approaches on statewide systems and contributes to architectural roadmaps, migration strategies, and modernization initiatives. Maintains current knowledge of trends affecting document platforms, integration architectures, and content driven workflows.
• Performs other tasks, projects, analyses, studies, and assignments as required.

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.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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.

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.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

For further information about this vacancy, contact:Danielle Martin
HR Analyst
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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Briefly describe your experience with application integration and data exchange between systems, such as through APIs, web services, or other interfaces?
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Describe a technical architecture, standard, or shared capability you designed or helped shape. What was your individual contribution?
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