Procurement Analyst 1-3

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is hiring a Procurement Analyst in the Procurement Section within the Office of Management and Finance. This position supports statewide transportation operations by coordinating complex purchasing activities, administering contracts, evaluating competitive bids, and helping ensure the responsible use of public resources. The position works under the direction of the Procurement Manager and independently coordinates specialized procurement of technical supplies, materials, equipment, and services for DOTD offices, districts, and programs. The role involves developing purchasing specifications and solicitation requirements, evaluating vendor submissions, administering contracts, resolving procurement issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal purchasing requirements. It is part of a career progression group and may be filled at the Procurement Analyst 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications. The listed special entrance rates are $1,510.40 biweekly for Procurement Analyst 1, $1,616.00 biweekly for Procurement Analyst 2, and $1,818.40 biweekly for Procurement Analyst 3. Additional compensation may be considered for extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials, subject to approval and applicable rules. The position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with State Civil Service rules.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; or six years of full-time work experience in any field; or a bachelor’s degree.
For substitution toward the six-year full-time work experience requirement, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university counts as one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.
Ability to accept and follow guidance or instructions.
Ability to take ownership of actions, behavior, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public procurement, competitive bidding, contract administration, vendor relations, or purchasing compliance.
Experience with Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or government purchasing systems.
Extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials may be considered for additional compensation, subject to approval and applicable pay limitations.

Responsibilities

Perform complex purchasing activities for technical and specialized supplies, materials, and equipment for DOTD offices, districts, and programs statewide.
Coordinate purchases under the Department’s delegated purchasing authority and applicable statutory exemptions while ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
Develop, research, review, and revise technical purchasing specifications, solicitation requirements, and bid evaluation criteria.
Collaborate with DOTD districts and sections to identify operational needs, evaluate products and services, and select appropriate procurement methods.
Coordinate competitive purchasing, including preparing bid documents, determining advertisement requirements, researching vendors, conducting bid openings, reviewing submissions, and awarding contracts in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Develop contracts and contractual specifications for specialized commodities and services.
Evaluate purchasing options and market conditions, establish contract terms and special conditions, and recommend procurement decisions.
Evaluate competitive bids for responsiveness, compliance, and adherence to technical specifications.
Review bid tabulations, resolve vendor concerns, and address contractual disputes and issues related to noncompliance, delivery schedules, contract conditions, and purchasing requirements.
Provide technical guidance to DOTD personnel, vendors, and agency leadership on procurement laws, administrative regulations, departmental policies, and purchasing procedures.
Guide district administrators, section heads, and other personnel on complex purchasing and contracting matters.
Maintain purchasing documentation, review transactions, prepare analytical reports, and assist with audits and inspections.
Evaluate procurement processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate specialized procurements involving federal funding and technical requirements, including applicable FEMA and FHWA regulations.
Review specifications and purchasing processes for compliance with relevant federal requirements and standards, including MUTCD, AASHTO, and ANSI, as applicable.
Participate in procurement training, seminars, workshops, pre-bid conferences, and special assignments.
May assist with surplus property activities, competitive bid audits, vendor protests, and emergency or disaster-related purchasing needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.