Procurement Analyst 1/2/3

About the role

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly, and expeditiously. The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a Procurement Analyst 1/2/3 to join the Office of Management & Finance, Purchasing Division. This position supports the Department's daily operations by coordinating the procurement of goods and services, administering purchasing and contracting activities, and ensuring compliance with state procurement laws, policies, and procedures.

You'll work with agency staff, vendors, and state partners to deliver efficient, cost-effective purchasing solutions that support the Department's operational needs. If you enjoy coordinating projects, solving problems, working with a variety of stakeholders, and helping ensure the efficient operation of a state agency, we encourage you to apply.

Core Competencies

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

• 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.

• Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

Preferred Competencies

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

• 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.

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

• Managing Stakeholders: The ability to identify key stakeholders, manage relationships, and align interests to move work forward.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Cooking
• Boiling
• Steaming
• Grilling
• Baking
• Frying
• Roasting
• Smoking
• Deep-frying
• Broiling

Position-Specific Details

• Division/Location: Office of Management & Finance/Purchasing Division

• Appointment Type: Probational

• Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Procurement Analyst 1, 2, or 3, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

• Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.