State Procurement Analyst 1, 2, 3

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 CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING 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

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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
General Procurement Duties:

• Develops, awards, and manages statewide contracts for supplies, services, and equipment for agencies exceeding delegated authority
• Monitors market and economic conditions to guide contract strategies that meet agency needs and ensure cost effectiveness
• Leads and participates in complex projects and workgroups requiring independent decision-making and strong collaboration skills
• Reviews and audits agency procurement actions to ensure compliance with purchasing laws, rules, and regulations
• Prepares and evaluates bid proposals and contract specifications to promote competition and accurately meet agency requirements
• Researches cost-saving opportunities, quality standards, and process improvements to enhance contract efficiency and vendor performance
• Maintains expertise in applicable procurement laws and regulations, incorporating updates into daily operations and decisions
• Investigates product and vendor issues with agencies to ensure compliance with contract specifications and resolve concerns
• Represents procurement in bidder conferences, administrative reviews, and vendor protest proceedings as a subject matter expert
• Manages contract data and procurement activities within the LaGov ERP system, including vendor support, bid processing, and workflow monitoring

Expertise Problem Resolution, and Document Review Duties:

• This position provides 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
• Work includes reviewing decisions, countersigning decisions, rejecting inaccurate decisions, and requiring deadlines and priorities
• Serves as primary liaison to user agencies on a daily basis concerning LaGov use for processing of requisitions and purchase orders. Includes agency system utilization, providing assistance and recommendations as needed; and, referring agency users to others as needed for training, database assistance, communication problems, etc.
• Works with agency administrators, officials, and other personnel to solve problems associated with purchases and contracts.
• Serves as a specialist in the statewide procurement of commodities and services. Interprets statues, rules and regulations for agencies and the private sector
• Plans, organizes, and conducts workshops and seminars to inform agency personnel and vendors on a statewide basis of all procurement laws, policies and procedures.

Other Duties
• All other duties as assigned.


Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Career Progression:This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a State Procurement Analyst 1, 2 or 3.
Compensation: This position has retention pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour worked.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating, Aug 2026, with a bachelor’s degree may be eligible for this position.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application (PDF format Preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email:Erica.Gay@la.gov