OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 1-3 Contracts Analyst

This vacancy may be filled by job appointment which is temporary in nature not to exceed 48 months. If filled as a job appointment the position may be converted to a probational appointment provided a vacant position becomes available and funding is available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

Six years of fulltime work experience in any field plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

An associates degree in information technology or accounting plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

A bachelors degree plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

A bachelors degree with twentyfour semester hours in an information technology computer science engineering mathematics or business analytics field plus two years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR

A masters degree plus two years of experience in information technology or administrative services.

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 fulltime 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.

NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To support statewide information technology operations by conducting analyses for an assigned operational function.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from a higherlevel OTS Statewide professional with assigned supervisory responsibilities. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May provide direct or functional supervision over lowerlevel OTS personnel. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Division of Administration Office of Technology Services

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from OTS Statewide Operations Associate 4 by the presence of moderately complex analyses for an assigned statewide information technology operations function.

Differs from OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 2 by the absence of complex analyses for an assigned statewide information technology operations function.

The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative effective and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will work to increase the return on the States investment in technology by promoting smart decisionmaking solving problems intelligently increasing the rate of project success and fostering a skilled and professional staff.

The incumbent in this position would be experienced in the contracting process in the Vendor and Provider Management area of OTS. This position works with the Division of Administration (DOA) Office of Technology Services (OTS) executive management Agency Relationship Managers and consolidated state agencies on behalf of OTS directly with the Office of State Procurement in the following areas developing contracts for statewide systems and services. This position is responsible for performing highly complex functions in the areas of contract development. The functions performed include creating contracts statements of work TORFRs budgeting for projects financing and obtaining approvals according to the Louisiana State Laws Rules and Regulations and IT Procurement Guidelines.

Job Duties

30 Participates in negotiations and develops highly complex information technology contract and amendments. Prepares highly complex task order request for responses (TORFRs) and statements of work. Develops highly complex product specifications and request for proposals relative to statewide information technology operational needs; coordinates with the Office of State Procurement in accordance with applicable laws and procedures. Analyzes highly complex information technology contracts agreements and licenses to ensure that expiration dates are identified in advance of termination and renewals are processed timely.

20 Provides direct or functional supervision over lowerlevel OTS personnel. Responsible for providing direct support to the Office of Technology Services (OTS) executive and senior management Agency Relationship Managers OTS customers and VPM staff for the following areas; procurement process contracts and budget planning.

20 Conducts highly complex analyses for an assigned operational function of the Office of Technology Services in the areas of contracts and fiscal support.

15 Supports statewide information technology operations by conducting analyses for an assigned function providing OTS executives and business area managers with knowledge of lT procurement and contract regulations.

10 Responsible to know the Louisiana Procurement Laws Rules and Regulations and the IT Procurement Guidelines and policys. Requires experience with the process of obtaining approvals by the Office of Technology Services (OTS) Chief Information Officer (CIO) DOA Assistant Commissioner and the Office of State Procurement (OSP) for IT acquisitions.

5 Other duties as needed and/or directed by the State CIO or his designee.