148260
STATE PROCUREMENT ANALYST 3
AS618 $52,645 - $103,293
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 02/02/2026
FUNCTION OF WORK:Strategically procures goods and services on a statewide basis on behalf of all state agencies and participating local government units, which includes the regulatory review of related contracts and grants.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:General from a State Procurement Supervisor. May receive supervision from higher-level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from State Procurement Analyst 2 by the presence of advanced-level assignments, which includes the responsibility for operating under multiple procurement laws and coordinating between different departments.
Differs from State Procurement Specialist by the absence of expert-level assignments.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE, CORE COMPETENCIES ARE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS BASED ON THE WORK TASKS OUTLINED IN THE EXAMPLES OF WORK.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND
HERE.
| Accepting Direction | Demonstrating Accountability | Following Policies and Procedures |
| Leading Effective Teams | Learning Actively | Managing Resources |
| Thinking Strategically | | |
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Strategically develops, awards, and manages complex statewide contracts for a wide variety of commodities and services, including professional, personal, consulting and social services for state agencies as well as participating local government units.
Procures supplies, services, and equipment for all agencies above their delegated authority.
Participates in research and development of statewide strategically sourced commodities and services, cooperative solicitations and contracts, and mandated policy considerations.
Participates in monitoring, evaluating, and forecasting economic and market conditions to determine proper actions relative to state contracts which will best serve the economy and supply needs of state agencies.
Prepares, reviews, develops, and monitors complex contracts, grants agreements, professional, personal, consulting and social services contracts and solicitations, applications, budgets, amendments and sub-grant agreements in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and departmental policies and procedures.
Processes, consults, and reviews complex and intricate solicitations, including RFPs.
Provides regulatory supervision over agencies by training and guiding agency personnel in problem resolution concerning solicitations, contracts or projects, and explanation of current procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
May participate in reviewing decisions, approving decisions, rejecting inaccurate decisions, and requiring that deadlines and priorities be met.
Serves as a liaison to user agencies on a regular basis concerning the processing of requisitions and purchase orders or the development of solicitations which includes agency system utilization by providing assistance and recommendations as needed; refers agency users to others as needed for training, database assistance, communication problems, etc.
Serves as primary liaison to user agencies in audits to ensure compliance with procurement rules and regulations by reviewing and recommending final approval or disapproval of solicitations and contracts processed.
Generates comprehensive bid and contract proposals, evaluations, and/or the development of specifications to fulfill the agencies' needs and foster competition.
Participates in pre-bid conferences to foster competition, gain end-user and vendor input, explain bid and contract requirements, correct possible ambiguities and ensure that the best interests of the state are being served.
Works with agency administrators and other state personnel, private industry, and other governmental bodies to solve problems associated with purchases and contracts.
Maintains a working knowledge of Louisiana Revised Statutes and Louisiana Administrative Code Rules pertaining to procurement of goods and services, including professional, personal, consulting and social services.
May function in an inspection or compliance role by investigating problems with goods received, ensuring vendors' compliance with product specifications, or monitoring/verifying vendor and agency compliance with statewide contracts, policy and mandates.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five 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 plus two years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR
An advanced degree plus one year of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing.
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.
Designation as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.