PROCUREMENT ANALYST 3 WAE

PROCUREMENT ANALYST 3 WAE

Salary

$3,579.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CLSSC-6/11/26-SO-PA3

Department

LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

We're looking for a Procurement Analyst 3 WAE to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC)-a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

This position will support procurement operations by assisting with procurement tasks for State Contract orders, corresponding with vendors and staff, and collecting and analyzing statistical data and related information.

If you're compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting-this could be the opportunity for you!

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.

Following Policies and Procedures:Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures.

Managing Resources:Allocates resources effectively, follows procedures, tracks usage, and maintains accurate records to support operational and financial needs.

Accepting Direction:Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.

Adapting to Change:Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

Minimum Qualifications

Five 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 plus two years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR

An advanced degree plus one year of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing.

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.

Designation as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

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:

• Assist Full-Time Procurement Analyst 1 by performing procurement tasks for State Contract orders, from the time of need until the materials are received and approved for use.
• Corresponds with vendors and staff, verbally or written, to discuss deliveries and quantities; establishes the standardization of supplies for use throughout the facility; consolidates purchases of like or common items to obtain maximum economic benefits for the agency.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data and related information; recommends solutions to resolve procurement challenges. Establishes and maintains records for procurement transactions.
• Investigates complaints on behalf of vendors and agency personnel, appraises the situation objectively, and makes recommendations for a solution.
• Provides guidance to the Account Manager 1 regarding alternative products, purchasing timing, stock, and one-time purchases.
• Assist with the preparation of contracts for CLSSC for professional services rendered from outside the facility to comply with Title XIX regulations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: WAE; not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of the Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.

Work Schedule: Part-time as scheduled

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.

• 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Central LA Supports and Services Center

5400 Coliseum Blvd

Alexandria, Louisiana 71303

318-487-5484

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:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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AC: Adapting to Change - How well do you stay flexible and adjust your behavior or work when things change?

• I resist change, struggle to adjust, and my performance suffers.
• I accept change with help and adjust slowly.
• I adjust quickly and stay effective during change.
• I lead through change and help others stay grounded and flexible.

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AC: Adapting to Change - 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?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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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.

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MR: Managing Resources - How well do you manage financial, physical, or contractual resources to meet operational needs?

• I struggle to manage resources, don't always follow required procedures, or have trouble keeping accurate records.
• I handle basic resource tasks but may not consistently align them with priorities or follow procedures.
• I manage resources effectively, follow procedures, track usage, and maintain accurate records to support my team's goals.
• I plan ahead to meet future needs, improve systems, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure compliance across resource areas.

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MR: Managing Resources - 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