Procurement Analyst 1-3

Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA, LA, US Until 9/24/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 26, 2026

Job description

<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260722081801_OSP Logo for Postings.jpg" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> </div>The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing, and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance, and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.  The Procurement Analyst position is located at the State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA. The purpose of this position is to provide a professional specialist level of expertise with responsibilities in the areas of procurement, vendor identification and registration, state contracts, appropriate use of the LaCarte state purchasing card, reconciliation of invoices with procurement documents, WIFI and telecommunications installations at sites statewide, etc. They are also responsible for purchasing and coordinating capital outlay repairs, and construction projects from active budgets that span over 10 fiscal years of open project funding.  AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: <ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li>Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.</li><li>Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes</li><li>Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.</li><li>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.</li><li>Managing Budgets: The ability to plan, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet goals, ensure compliance, and promote financial transparency.</li><li>Managing Projects: The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.</li><li>Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.</li><li>Working with Financial Information: The ability to interpret financial data, manage financial approvals, and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency.</li></ul>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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=174120" target="_blank">here.</a>Job Duties:<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">As a Procurement Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting purchasing operations by analyzing procurement data, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, and assisting in the development of efficient and cost-effective sourcing strategies. In this role, you will:</div><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li>Provides advice and technical assistance to State Park (OSP) field staff within the OSP system.</li><li>Processes purchase requests up to Delegated Purchasing Authority (DPA) of $25,000, including LaCarte card purchases, yearly service contracts, daily need orders, emergencies, 729 projects, and field equipment or repairs to equipment. </li><li>Prepares and submits requisitions to the Office of State Procurement over DPA of $25,000 and works as liaison between OSP field staff and State Purchasing until goods or services are received and approved; reviews specifications and works with project officers within State Parks to schedule pre-bid conferences, bid openings, and any pre-construction meetings; attends bid conferences and openings and informs OSP field staff of results. </li><li>Provides interpretation on a regular basis of procurement policy and procedure to vendors and OSP staff and administrators. </li><li>Conducts special projects to analyze trends and costs as assigned by agency administration. </li><li>Coordinates timelines and lead times with new and expanded construction projects to include collection and review of specifications and coordination of purchase of appropriate equipment, furnishings, etc. </li><li>Coordinates with appropriate department regarding computer replacements, vehicle replacements, and other inventory. </li><li>Provides assistance to vendors to reconcile and resolve problems concerning contract terms, deliveries, quality of goods, order changes, pricing, and payment for all operating and capital outlay projects. </li><li>Conducts training of OSP field and administrative staff to ensure compliance with rules, laws, and regulations. </li><li>Reviews procedural changes to assess impact on field sites, and develops written policies or training materials as needed.  </li></ul>Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty  Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Procurement Analyst 1, 2, or 3.  Work Schedule:  The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday, typical office hours are 8am-4:30pm. This position will work full-time hours, 40 hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays.  Travel: Position requires occasional travel to state parks and historic sites, statewide, as needed for meetings, training, etc. When travel is required, a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty.  How to Apply: 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.*Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.   The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.     Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact: Melissa Thibodaux Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3rd Street  Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fax: (225) 342-7928 <a style="color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important">[email protected]</a>

About this role

Summary

Supports procurement, manages vendor relations and ensures compliance for state parks projects.

Job title

Procurement Analyst 1-3

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

government

Location requirements

Baton Rouge LA; no remote work; on-site preferred.

Salary

Not specified in the posting.

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

procurementcontractsfinancial managementbudget managementvendor coordination

Preferred skills

project managementpolicy interpretationtraining

Specializations

procurementcontractsfinancial managementproject managementvendor management

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Baton Rouge, LA, USA

On-site City