Procurement Analyst

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW)

St. Gabriel, 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 to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Serves as the Procurement Analyst for the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW). Directs the Procurement Department and is responsible for purchasing all goods and services. Provides a wide range of responsibilities vital to the operation of the Business Office.

• 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, alternative work schedules, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.

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.

• Solicits bids, analyzes responses, and awards bids for supplies and services.
• Processes, directs, and manages the coordination of ordering and receiving equipment, supplies, and services for the agency.
• Assists agency personnel in submitting requests for purchases.
• Works with other members of the Business Office in support of unit operations.
• Directly supervised by Administrative Program Director.

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, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment when a permanent position becomes available.

Compensation: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and are NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Career Progression Group:
PROCUREMENT ANALYST 1, 2, or 3

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.
• To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, .

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions…