State Travel Analyst 1,2,3

• 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

Three years of experience in the preparation or analysis of purchase or travel card transactions program compliance procurement or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors 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.

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

Job Duties:
-Independently navigate through all OST used software to run reports from contracted vendors VISA reporting systems and third party audit software with focus on more detailed data analytics pattern spend etc.

-Independently review reports along with statistical sample of monthly quarterly and annual transactions to determine agencys risk factors as well as to ensure valid conclusions are drawn regarding the overall compliance and integrity of the program for each agency; standard procedures are followed; mandated report schedules are uniformly completed; and program policies and procedures are appropriately and uniformly enforced.

-Independently conducts spot audits of state agencies for internal control deficiencies. Examines records to ascertain weaknesses.

-Independently interprets programs mandated rules and regulations which will impact compliance review at agency and ensures agency compliance with all mandated changes.

-Independently meet with audit division staff members and representatives of agency program involved in the review to informally discuss problems of non-compliance special program exemptions and to attempt to resolve discrepancies which otherwise could lead to punitive action being taken up to and including counseling termination and possible prosecution.

-Traveling statewide when necessary to verify the accuracy of data contained in the reports against the agencys program requirements such as storage and location of all supporting documentation. Site visits at Directors instructions to determine full program compliance. Also will assist agencies with program mandated annual internal compliance requirements as requested.

-Provides training to the agency program administrators so that they understand the requirements of the card program policies procedures all purchasing rules regulations statutes and executive orders and PPM49 if applicable.

-Independently negotiate terms for disputed compliance review reports until OST and agency are in agreement with corrective actions.

-Independently composes letters to examined agencies summarizing the findings for non-compliance of program along with corrective actions and recommendations for strengthening the agencys program or mandated changes. Follows up to determine if corrective action has been taken.

-May conduct more sensitive compliance reviews investigations or handle matters of great confidentiality related to the program with regards to purchasing transactions.

-As needed assists agencies with establishing internal controls policies and procedures.

-Coordinates with Inspector General Attorney General Legislative Auditor and possible law enforcement for any possible criminal suspected misappropriation of funds or fraudulent activities dealing in either program.

-Prepare evidence and serve as a witness in court cases involving extreme violations of a card programs policy guidelines procedures as well as any statutes rules regulations and executive orders.

-Serve as a lead analyst or when conducting a compliance review of such large scale proportions that a State Travel Analyst 1 or 2 requires the assistance of the Analyst 3 to complete in a timely basis. Assists other State Travel Analyst with judgment situation which may arise in a compliance review. If severe violations exist the analyst must be able to prepare evidence.

-Assists Director with training lower level State Travel Analyst including training of reporting systems third party software card program policies and interpretation of policies rules regulations statutes and executive orders.

-Assists in developing and enforcing standards policies and procedures for agencies.

-Assists with development of new RFP for both card programs including requirements for contracted vendor and contract vendors reporting system and capabilities

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 a State Travel Analyst 1 2 or 3.

Compensation: Depends on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as 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 notbe 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 this posting please contact:

Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
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