State Procurement Analyst 1, 2, 3

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Division of Administration/Office of State Procurement has vacancies. OSP Agency Mission: The Office of State Procurement serves as the centralized purchasing and contracting agency of the State of Louisiana, establishing competitive, cost-effective contracts for goods and services in full compliance with the law, and facilitating access to those contracts by State agencies and political subdivisions, equipping them to effectively serve the needs of the people of Louisiana. Join our team as a State Procurement Analyst and play a key role in delivering cost-effective, compliant purchasing solutions across state agencies. This position supports the full lifecycle of statewide and agency-specific contracts—soliciting and evaluating bids, awarding and renewing contracts, and ensuring ongoing contract performance. The analyst monitors contract usage, collaborates with analytics staff to support accurate forecasting, and works closely with agencies and vendors to resolve post-award issues. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to transparency, efficiency, and strong vendor partnerships. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value. 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

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Developing, awarding, and managing a system of statewide contracts for a wide variety of commodities, including the purchase of supplies, services, and equipment utilized by all agencies above their delegated authority.
Monitoring, evaluating, and forecasting of economic and market conditions to determine proper actions relative to state contracts which will best serve the economy and supply needs of state agencies.
Special project or work group management activities with extra measure of complexity due to required independent thought processes and people skills.
Performing an audit function to ensure compliance with purchasing rules and regulations by reviewing and recommending final approval or disapproval of bids processed at non-exempt agencies which exceed delegated purchasing authority.
Working with state agencies to investigate problems with goods received and to ensure vendors' compliance with product specifications.
Testifying as a procurement expert at administrative reviews of vendor protests of solicitations and awards and conducting bidders' conferences, representing the Office of State Procurement.
Organizing and conducting pre-bid conferences for the purpose of gaining both end-user and vendor input, explaining bid and contract requirements, and correcting possible ambiguities.
Assisting vendors with the LaGov ERP system to facilitate enrollment, updates, receipt of solicitations, and the UNSPSC commodity code selections.
Overseeing preparation of bidding, entering, and updating all statewide contracts in the LaGov ERP system. Serves as contract data manager to ensure that all data is in the LaGov system.
Providing regulatory supervision over agencies statewide, by providing direction, training, and guidance to agency personnel in problem resolution concerning contracts, projects, and explanation of current procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
Working with agency administrators, officials, and other personnel to solve problems associated with purchases and contracts.
Serving as a specialist in the statewide procurement of commodities and services. Interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations for agencies and the private sector.
Planning, organizing, and conducting workshops and seminars to inform agency personnel and vendors on a statewide basis of all procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.