Salary : $6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 403CO-227207-GOL
Department: Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced and visionary Administrative Program Director 4 to lead statewide technology strategy, governance, and program oversight. This executive-level position is ideal for a leader who excels at strategic planning, organizational collaboration, and aligning technology initiatives with agency operations and long-term goals.
In this role, you will provide leadership for agency technology programs, support statewide planning efforts, and collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness. You will help guide technology priorities, oversee major initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with business needs, regulatory requirements, and agency objectives.
If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and program management skills, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on technology services that support youth, staff, and communities across Louisiana.
Minimum QualificationsEight years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus four years of experience in 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.
Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
- Provides executive leadership for statewide technology programs supporting secure care, community supervision, and educational services.
- Develops technology strategies and governance frameworks to align agency systems with operational and strategic priorities.
- Serves as the agency's technology liaison with state agencies, educational partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Oversees technology planning and program development by identifying system needs, guiding enhancements, and supporting long-term operational improvements.
- Directs technology staff and resources while overseeing budgets, forecasting, and program performance.
- Ensures compliance and data governance by supporting information security requirements, reporting obligations, and regulatory standards.
- Manages technology contracts and vendor relationships including procurement activities, service agreements, and performance monitoring.
Position-Specific Details:
Work location: This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge, LA.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
Compensation: $35.50 - $69.66 hourly
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
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Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?
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Do you have experience managing a statewide, multi-site, or enterprise-level technology or administrative program?
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Do you have experience developing and implementing technology governance, data governance, or organizational policies?
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Do you have experience overseeing technology contracts, vendor performance, or procurement processes (RFP/RFI)?
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Do you have experience supervising professional staff and directing strategic initiatives across multiple operational areas?
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Do you have experience analyzing organizational needs and developing long-range plans to improve services, efficiency, or business operations?
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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained.IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
- Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
- No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.
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