OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 1-3 (Procurement Analyst)
OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 1-3 (Procurement Analyst)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
USD 4167 - 7502
1 Vacancy
Job Description
About this Job
- The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Operations section. Req.212935
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 decision-making 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 procurement process in the Vendor and Provider Management area of OTS. This position is 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 and budget planning. Emphasis is on recognized knowledge of procurement processes. The position requires skills in providing executives and business area managers with knowledge of lT procurement regulations. Specialized knowledge includes expertise in developing clear measurable procurement documentation to assist in the acquisition of lT systems and services that meet agency needs.
The Division of Administration is the state governments management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:- Overseeing the states capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time 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 twenty-four 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 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.
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.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:
- Analyzes emerging hardware technologies and /or software products to assess suitability as well as the time frame for highly complex acquisitions and implementations. Consults on technical requirements for highly complex statewide information technology purchases and provides technical operational assistance to support OTS projects. Plans organizes and coordinates highly complex information technology purchases of commodities and services. Prepares necessary documentation for the assigned operational function and maintains associated records. Provides recommendations for highly complex statewide information technology acquisitions and obtains necessary approvals. Provides oversight of associates engaged in information technology acquisitions with vendors.
- Provides direct or functional supervision over lower-level 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. Distributes work assignments to associates for the assigned.
- Conducts highly complex analyses for an assigned operational function of the Office of Technology Services in the areas of supply chain and fiscal support.
- 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.
- Responsible for knowing the Louisiana Procurement Laws Rules and Regulations and the IT Procurement Guidelines and policies. 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.
- Other duties as needed and/or directed by the State CIO or his designee.
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type:This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Career Progression:This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as an OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 1 2 or 3.
Compensation: Depends on the qualifications of the selected applicant.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
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.
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions demotions details reassignments and transfers. Also prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-Verify system.* Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about thisposting please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
