Contracts/Grants Reviewer Supervisor

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a qualified professional to provide technical and supervisory support to the Consultant Contracts Services (CCS) Unit. The role focuses on managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance with state and federal rules, and guiding staff through procurement processes.

Ideal candidates will have 6 years of experience in contracts/grants management or a related field, plus a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with and/or substantial experience in contracts or grants management.
• Experience in contracts, procurement, financial management, or accounting is required.
• Substitution rules apply for college credit hours toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises procurement, preparation, processing of contracts for consulting engineering services.
• Ensures accuracy of tracking and monitoring system for invoices and documents.
• Coordinates with project managers, consultants, and audit staff for invoice processing.
• Manages DBE tracking, updates DBE firm certificates, and trains staff on compliance workflows.

Skills

Critical thinking

Policy adherence

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in business/public administration/finance/economics/statistics

Tools

DBE database

Job description

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Paulette Territo

About This Job

Section 80 – Contract Services

80/CGRS/50340504/09.11.26-BH

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position

This position is responsible for providing technical and supervisory support to the Consultant Contracts Services (CCS) Unit of the Contract Services Section of the Department of Transportation and Development.

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies

• Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualification must have been in contracts or grants management:

Six years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR

An advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, or statistics plus two years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.

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

Job Duties and Other Information

• Supervises the procurement, preparation, and processing, as well as training and guiding others in the procurement, preparation, and processing, of all standard and complex contracts, as well as all other associated or related contract documents, for consulting engineering and related services contracts of the Department. assigned staff in accordance and compliance with all applicable Department of Transportation and Development and Louisiana State Civil Service policies, procedures, and rules.
• Assures the accuracy of the tracking and monitoring system for all assigned invoices and invoice documents.
• Communicate with project managers and coordinators, engineering consultants, and audit staff, as needed, to facilitate the exchange of the necessary information for the processing of invoices. Attend meetings, as necessary.
• Manages the DBE database that identifies DBE invoiced effort on DOTD projects. Ensure new certified DBE firms are timely added to database. Train staff to implement DBE compliance related protocols. Develop and update CCS Manual SOP, as needed for DBE tracking and reporting activities.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment type : This position may be filled as a promotion (open to only current permanent status classified DOTD employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation : The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Contact Information

Paulette Territo

Consultant Contract Services Administrator

LA DOTD – Section 80, Room 405BB

[e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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 here: www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp .