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OTS Statewide Operations Senior Analyst 2 (Procurement Analyst)

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OTS Statewide Operations Senior Analyst 2 (Procurement Analyst)

Salary

$5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OTS 060425B ERG

Department

Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services

Opening Date

06/04/2025

Closing Date

6/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-316. This position is located in the Operations Section. Req. 208573

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

An associate’s degree in information technology or accounting plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

A master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services.

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.

NOTE:

A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will work to increase the return on the State’s investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.

The incumbent in this position would be responsible for the contracting process in the Vendor and Provider Management area of OTS. This lead position working with the Division of Administration (DOA), Office of Technology Services (OTS) executive management, Agency Relationship Managers and consolidated state agencies on behalf of OTS, directly with the Office of State Procurement in the following areas, developing the most complex contracts for state wide systems and services, business process analysis, project management and coordination, quality assurance and review. This position is responsible for performing functions in the areas of complex contract development and functions as the lead worker. The functions performed include highly complex contract development, IT planning, budgeting, reporting, fiscal management, financing, negotiating terms and conditions on vendor agreement, developing bid documents and contracts for multi-state agency solutions and services for major programs and systems development within OTS.

Job Duties:

30% Serves as program manager for an assigned operational function of the Office of Technology Services in the areas of contracts, and, fiscal support. As program manager, responsible for assisting management in planning, implementing, and evaluating goals and results for the assigned operational function.

30% Responsible for leading the most complex negotiations and recommends statewide information technology contracts, IT planning, budgeting, reporting, fiscal management, financing, negotiating terms and conditions on vendor agreement, developing bid documents and contracts for multi-state agency solutions and services for major programs and systems development within OTS and for executive approval. Lead worker assisting other lesser contract employees as it’s relative to budget, purchasing, and contracts for the fulfillment of DOA IT needs and requirements.

20% Reviews recommendations made by lower-level personnel; may exercise direct or functional supervision. Accountable for consistency and accuracy in the contracting operational function; provides recommendations to management in order to improve operational efficiencies relative to work processes performed by lower-level personnel.

15% Reviews and approves necessary documentation for the assigned operational function; ensures appropriate maintenance of associated records are maintained for audit purposes.

5% Other duties as needed and/or directed by the State CIO or his designee.

This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

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

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on 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.

No Civil Service test score is 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.

ResumesWILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. 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: [email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Describe your experience in developing and managing consulting contracts within the realm of information technology. Specifically, how have you engaged with the Office of State Procurement to develop contracts for statewide systems and services?

02

Do you have experience using the LaGov system (Louisiana’s ERP system)? Please detail some of the functions you've used within LaGov (e.g., EProcurement, Forms & Reports, Contract Management). How frequently did you use it in your previous role(s)?

03

Have you used the LESA (LaGov Enterprise Service Architecture) system in any of your roles? If so, describe how you have used LESA for financial analysis, reporting, or any other relevant functions.

04

Discuss your experience with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. Provide examples of how you've used these tools to track and manage work.

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State of Louisiana

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Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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