The Division of Administration/Office of State Travel has a vacancy.
The Office of State Travel is responsible for setting Louisiana's general travel regulations, known as Policy and Procedure Memorandum 49 (PPM49). These regulations provide for more efficient administration of travel policies. The office sets maximum standards along with clarifying, guiding, reviewing, and approving all waivers to PPM49.
The State Travel Analyst is also the state program administrator for both the State of Louisiana's LaCarte Purchasing Card Program and the State's Corporate Travel Card Program. Its responsibility is to educate agency program administrators and manage both programs to ensure success.
AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
•Communicating Effectively::The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
• Displaying Expertise:The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Using Data:The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
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 the preparation or analysis of purchase or travel card transactions, program compliance, procurement, or administrative services; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field; ORA 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:
- Serves as a technical specialist conducting complex compliance reviews and investigations for statewide purchasing and travel card programs.
- Analyzes transactions, reports, and data using multiple systems and tools to identify risks, trends, and potential violations.
- Performs audits and spot reviews to evaluate internal controls, ensure policy compliance, and identify operational deficiencies.
- Interprets and applies statutes, regulations, policies, and executive orders to ensure agency compliance and program integrity.
- Meets with agency representatives to address findings, resolve discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepares detailed reports and correspondence outlining audit results, compliance issues, and required improvements; monitors follow-up actions.
- Travels statewide to conduct onsite reviews, verify documentation, and support agency compliance efforts.
- Provides training and guidance to agency staff on program requirements, policies, and best practices.
- Coordinates with oversight and law enforcement entities on suspected fraud or misuse; prepares evidence and may serve as a witness in legal proceedings.
- Serves as a lead analyst and mentor, supporting team members, assisting with policy development, and contributing to program improvements and procurements.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Career Progression:This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a State Travel Analyst 1, 2 or 3.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
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).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. 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
