PROCUREMENT ANALYST 3 OR SPECIALIST

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Leave policies (sick/annual)

Deferred compensation

Flexible benefits

4/10’s possible schedule

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is seeking a procurement-focused professional to support agency-wide purchasing, contracts, and grants management. The role involves ensuring compliance with state laws, coordinating property and fleet activities, and maintaining P-Card procedures across divisions.

Ideal candidates bring substantial experience in procurement or related financial fields, with a track record of policy adherence and cross-department

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.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Oversight: Reviews purchasing requests and solicitations, helps staff understand requirements, and ensures all purchases follow state laws.
• Property & Fleet Coordination: Oversees property notifications, surplus transfers, vehicle trades, LPAA interactions, and fleet documentation.
• P-Card & Operational Support: Monitors P-Card activity for compliance, assists staff with STL limits and rules, prevents split purchases, and supports operations by troubleshooting issues and improving processes.

Skills

Procurement

Contracts management

Grants management

Financial management

Auditing

Communication

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

CPPB/CPPO/NIGP-CPP substitution

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

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 position provides agency-wide procurement and operational support, ensuring that purchasing, contracts, property, fleet, and P-Card activities follow Louisiana statutes and administrative rules. The role keeps daily operations running smoothly while preventing compliance issues and supporting staff across multiple divisions.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and prefers not to do the same thing every day. No two days are exactly alike, and the wide range of responsibilities and interactions keeps the work interesting, engaging, and constantly evolving.

Why work for DOC?

• 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 convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• 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.

• 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.

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

Job Duties:

This role is uniquely positioned at the center of the agency’s operations. It is one of the few positions that works across nearly every division and touches a wide variety of functions, providing the opportunity to build strong working relationships with individuals throughout the agency. The role offers a broad perspective of how the agency operates while allowing you to make meaningful connections, collaborate across departments, and gain valuable insight into the many different areas that support the agency’s overall mission. You get to help staff, fix problems, and make operations run smoother. This role is enjoyable for someone who likes variety, problem-solving, and working with people. The impact of the work is immediate and visible, making the role rewarding, fast-paced, and meaningful.

• Procurement Oversight: Reviews purchasing requests and solicitations, helps staff understand requirements, and ensures all purchases follow state laws. Supports facilities and central office staff in resolving procurement questions and avoiding audit risks.
• Property & Fleet Coordination: Oversees property notifications, surplus transfers, vehicle trades, LPAA interactions, and fleet documentation. Ensures items are tracked, documented, and processed correctly and helps staff understand property and fleet workflow requirements. Serves as liaison for insurance claims.
• P-Card & Operational Support: Monitors P-Card activity for compliance, assists staff with STL limits and rules, prevents split purchases, and supports operations by troubleshooting issues and improving processes.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

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.

Career Progression Group: PROCUREMENT3 OR SPECIALIST

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.
• To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, click HERE.
• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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.

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

[e-mail]