State Procurement Analyst 1, 2, 3

About this Job 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 Minimum Qualifications 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. 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 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 is responsible for 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 • Work includes the 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 • Responsibilities include special project or work group management activities with extra measure of complexity due to required independent thought processes and people skills • Performs 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 • Works with state agencies to investigate problems with goods received and to ensure vendors' compliance with product specificat…

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