Procurement Analyst 3 or Specialist

About this Job

https://doc.la.gov/

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

Baton Rouge, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The primary responsibilities are managing the department wide Property Control and Fleet Management Program, this position will also serve as a backup and support resource for additional critical procurement functions including Procurement, RFP, and Contract management, Procurement Card Oversite and Risk Assessment, FEMA and Grant Management.

Working with our team means more than just tracking vehicles and assets; it’s about problem-solving, compliance, and impact. Property control and fleet management here is fast-paced and hands-on: one day you may be analyzing GPS data to resolve discrepancies, the next you’re streamlining maintenance records or coordinating statewide reporting. You’ll learn how to balance strict compliance rules with practical, real-world solutions that keep operations moving.

This position manages assets that support essential public safety and correctional operations. The work you do has a direct impact on people’s lives and on taxpayer trust. By keeping fleet and property records accurate, ensuring contracts and grants meet compliance standards, and stepping in when cross-functional support is needed, you’ll help maintain the integrity of programs that touch every corner of the agency.

You’ll also gain exposure to high-level decision-making, learn how to identify and correct systemic issues, and collaborate across multiple units. This gives you the opportunity to build expertise in areas that most professionals only see on the surface, making your role both impactful and uniquely valuable.

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules, including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
• Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Serves as DOC’s liaison with DOA Office of State Procurement (OSP), DOA Office of Financial Support Services (OFSS), ORM, Office of Facility Planning & Control (OFPC), Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), Louisiana Property Assistance Agency (LPAA), DPS&C General Counsel and Attorney General’s Office in regards to vehicle, property and used equipment purchases to ensure compliance with procurement rules and regulations.

• Recommends and assists with the development and implementation of Department wide training in all phases of the property, fleet, and used equipment purchases and program management, as well as planning, organizing, and conducting workshops and seminars to keep agency personnel informed of current purchasing procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Innovative Program & Process Development: Contribute ideas and take initiative in creating and implementing new programs, tools, and processes that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of the fleet and property control program. This includes analyzing current workflows, identifying opportunities for automation or streamlining, and helping design solutions that save time, reduce errors, and maximize taxpayer value

• Continuously works with facilities to achieve compliance with contract deliverables and provides remote and on-site technical assistance as needed

• Ensures complete and timely completion and reporting of contract deliverables.

• Supplies reports needed for response to legislative auditor’s requests.

• This position directly supports the Property Control and Fleet Management Program at all DPS&C Units.

Position-Specific Details:

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on the level of experience.

Other Important Information:

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

• 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 lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov