162580
STATE PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
AS623 $73,840 - $144,893
Creation Date: 04/30/1998
Change Date: 02/02/2026
FUNCTION OF WORK:Serves as a special assistant and subject matter expert on state procurement functions.
LEVEL OF WORK:SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Broad oversight from the State Procurement Director. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May exercise direct or functional supervision over State Procurement personnel.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from State Procurement Manager by the presence of responsibility for serving as a technical consultant and subject matter expert for the largest and most complex statewide procurement functions to include final review and delegated approval authority at the highest level.
Differs from State Procurement Deputy Director by the absence of administrative responsibility for all statewide procurement functions.
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 | Building and Supporting Teams | Communicating Effectively |
| Demonstrating Accountability | Developing Plans | Driving Results |
| Leading Effective Teams | Managing Programs | Managing Resources |
| Managing Stakeholders | Thinking Critically | Thinking Strategically |
| Training Others | | |
EXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Leads agency personnel in implementing statewide strategic procurement initiatives, programs and projects of the most complex nature.
Consults with state agencies at the highest level by providing recommendations and managing the implementation of all policies and compliance decisions regarding the regulatory duties of the Office of State Procurement.
Exercises procurement and contract final approval authority over defined categories of supplies, operating services, professional services, or types of procurement activity at high monetary levels as delegated by the State Procurement Director.
Serves as a special assistant and administrative advisor to management; serves to administer the programs and activities of the office as assigned in the absence of the State Procurement Director.
Exercises oversight of delegated final approval authority extended to managers and staff.
Makes recommendations to the State Procurement Director regarding statutory and regulatory oversight obligations.
Serves as a hearing officer over vendor complaints and contract controversies.
Responsible for the exercise of initiative in analyzing and evaluating policy and procedural changes, transferring broad policies into operational plans of action, and resolving operational and administrative challenges pertaining to the procurement and contracting functions.
Meets with management, procurement teams, agency representatives and others to discuss procurement cycles; develops methods and policies for obtaining effective sources of services and supplies.
Monitors activities of state agencies to ensure compliance with procurement procedures, laws, rules and regulations; takes necessary action to correct any findings.
Assures relations between agencies and vendors are maintained.
Counsels and consults with management, team leads and staff on quality assurance, progress of work, operations, and administrative challenges affecting team performance.
Plans, develops, coordinates and manages a variety of special projects and programs for procurement processes statewide.
Formulates current and long range plans and policies for the assigned program.
Manages the development and implementation of innovative procurement programs and processes such as consortia, multi-state cooperatives, and “just-in-time” purchasing programs.
Researches state-of-the-art governmental procurement through professional literature and correspondence with external government entities, quasi-governmental agencies and non-profits; oversees the implementation and adaptation of programs and methods applicable to Louisiana governmental procurement.
Develops, plans and conducts workshops and seminars to educate state personnel and vendors of laws, policies and procedures governing state procurement and specific purchasing programs.
Serves as technical consultant to the State Procurement Director and Commissioner of Administration on procurement and regulatory matters; recommends legislative action on bills and laws associated with procurement programs or procurement reforms.
Confers, corresponds, and conducts meetings with high level officials, executives, and managers from the vendor, agency, board, and commission communities in order to seek information and explain and/or clarify procurement policies, regulations, and programs.
Assists the State Procurement Director and Deputy Director in determining strategic plans and goals for the office.
Assists with the implementation of such plans and goals.
Assists the State Procurement Director in presenting and explaining issues surrounding disputed awards in sessions with legislators, attorneys, the Commissioner of Administration, or other top officials.
Directs and participates in preparing comprehensive reports concerning procurement administration for presentation to the Commissioner of Administration, Office of the Governor, legislators, and senior officials.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Eight 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 five years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR
An advanced degree plus four years 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.