PROCUREMENT ANALYST 1, 2 or 3
Salary
$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
221945
Department
DOS-Secretary of State
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The mission of the Secretary of States office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing, and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisianas elections, and preserves, presents, and makes accessible government information essential to Louisianas operations and its recorded history.
The Purchasing Section is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to manage vendor relationships, oversee strategic sourcing, and ensure all agency acquisitions comply with state regulations.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine ones actions and efforts with those of others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
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 and Other Information
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Procurement Analyst 1, 2 or 3.
Division: Accounting Division - Procurement / One (1) vacancy.
Location: Secretary of State, Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA.
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist
Secretary of State Nancy Landry
Human Resource Division
P. O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
ashley.rathcke@sos.la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?
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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
03
BST: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?
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BST: Building and Supporting Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm