State Travel Analyst 1,2,3

Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government division in Baton Rouge seeks a Technical Specialist to conduct compliance reviews for the LaCarte and Travel Card programs. The candidate will investigate operational violations and analyze compliance with state policies. A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience is required. This role offers opportunities for career progression and compensation will depend on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Three years in preparation or analysis of purchase or travel card transactions.
• Experience in program compliance or administrative services.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews of purchasing and travel card programs.
• Investigate operational and compliance violations.
• Analyze program adherence to policies and regulations.

Skills

Expertise in technical compliance reviews

Judgment and decision-making

Critical thinking and analysis

Data utilization for recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three years of relevant experience

Six years of full-time work experience in any field

Job description

Overview

The Division of Administration/Office of State Travel has a vacancy. This position serves as a technical specialist performing in-depth/expanded reviews in programs requiring advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities. Independently investigate operational and/or compliance violations for all participating agencies of the statewide LaCarte and Travel Card. These investigations are accomplished by conducting a wide range of highly sensitive, confidential and complex compliance reviews of an agency’s purchasing card and travel card program transactions. These compliance reviews will determine if the cardholder and agency are in compliance with all operational/contractual commitments, applicable program policies, purchasing rules, regulations, statutes, executive orders and PPM49.

Ideal Candidate Competencies

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards
• Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action

About the Division

The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including:

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Providing state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Guiding agencies in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from hurricanes

Experience and Education Requirements

Three years of experience in the preparation or analysis of purchase or travel card transactions, program compliance, procurement, or administrative services; 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.

Position-Specific Details

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

Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a State Travel Analyst 1, 2 or 3.

Compensation: Depends on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Further status information is available on the Current Job Opportunities page.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions. Prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal E-verify system.

*Information to support eligibility must be included in the application (detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or a bachelor’s degree will be required to submit an official college transcript prior to appointment. Please attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Contact for More Information

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: [e-mail]