Procurement Analyst 1-3

About this Job

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Keep Louisiana Moving Through Smart Procurement

Statewide Purchasing | Competitive Bidding | Contract Administration

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented Procurement Analyst 1- 3 to join the Procurement Section within the Office of Management and Finance.

This position plays an important role in supporting Louisiana's transportation infrastructure by managing complex purchasing activities, administering procurement contracts, evaluating competitive bids, and ensuring the efficient and responsible use of public resources.

Working under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist independently coordinates specialized procurement activities involving technical supplies, materials, equipment, and services needed to support DOTD offices, districts, and programs statewide.

Responsibilities include developing purchasing specifications, evaluating vendor submissions, administering contracts, resolving procurement issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal purchasing requirements.

This opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys solving complex purchasing challenges, analyzing competitive proposals, interpreting procurement regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve effective purchasing outcomes.

Applicants with experience in public procurement, competitive bidding, contract administration, vendor relations, purchasing compliance, Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or government purchasing systems are encouraged to apply.

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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

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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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

• Performs complex purchasing activities involving a high volume of technical and specialized supplies, materials, and equipment for DOTD offices, districts, and programs statewide. Coordinates purchases under the Department's delegated purchasing authority and applicable statutory exemptions, ensuring compliance with established procurement requirements.
• Develops, researches, reviews, and revises technical purchasing specifications, solicitation requirements, and bid evaluation criteria. Collaborates with DOTD districts and sections to identify operational needs, evaluate available products and services, and determine appropriate procurement methods.
• Coordinates competitive purchasing activities, including preparing bid documents, determining advertisement requirements, researching prospective vendors, conducting bid openings, reviewing submissions, and awarding contracts in accordance with applicable purchasing laws and regulations.
• Develops contracts and contractual specifications for specialized commodities and services. Evaluates purchasing options, analyzes market conditions, establishes contract terms and special conditions, and recommends procurement decisions that support operational requirements and responsible use of public funds.
• Evaluates competitive bids for responsiveness, compliance, and adherence to technical specifications. Reviews bid tabulations, resolves vendor concerns, addresses contractual disputes, and assists with issues involving noncompliance, delivery schedules, contract conditions, and purchasing requirements.
• Serves as a technical resource to DOTD personnel, vendors, and agency leadership concerning procurement laws, administrative regulations, departmental policies, and purchasing procedures. Guides district administrators, section heads, and other personnel on complex purchasing and contracting matters.
• Supports procurement compliance and accountability by maintaining purchasing documentation, reviewing transactions, preparing analytical reports, and assisting with audits and inspections. Evaluates procurement processes and recommends improvements to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates specialized procurement activities involving federal funding and technical purchasing requirements, including applicable FEMA and FHWA regulations. Reviews specifications and purchasing processes for compliance with relevant federal requirements and nationally recognized standards, including MUTCD, AASHTO, and ANSI, as applicable.
• Participates in procurement-related training, seminars, workshops, pre-bid conferences, and other special assignments. May assist with surplus property activities, competitive bid audits, vendor protests, and emergency or disaster-related purchasing needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.

Career Progression

This position is part of a career progression group and may be filled at the Procurement Analyst 1, Procurement Analyst 2, or Procurement Analyst 3 level. The level at which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation

The following Special Entrance Rates (SER) apply:

• Procurement Analyst 1: $1,510.40 biweekly
• Procurement Analyst 2: $1,616.00 biweekly
• Procurement Analyst 3: $1,818.40 biweekly

Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any additional compensation is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required 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 their application status to see where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Julie Kennison, CPPB, NIGP-CPP

Director – DOTD Procurement

Office: 225-379-1424 | www.dotd.la.gov

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:

https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.