OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 1-3 (Contracts Analyst) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4808311) Apply  OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 1-3 (Contracts Analyst) Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OTS 012825E ERG Department Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services Opening Date 01/28/2025 Closing Date 2/7/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This position is located in the Operations section. Req. 204568 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. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 1 (TS-312), OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 2 (TS-313) or OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 3 (TS-314) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the OTS Statewide Operations Analyst 3 is $ 103,064 . Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. 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 applicant’s 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 government's E-verify system. 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. 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 or faxed to (225) 219-1041. 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 email: Erica.Gay@la.gov Minimum Qualifications 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 associate’s degree in information technology or accounting plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s 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 master’s 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 Concepts 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 higher-level OTS Statewide professional with assigned supervisory responsibilities. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May provide direct or functional supervision over lower-level 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. Examples of Work 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 State’s 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 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, TORFR’s, 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 (TORFR's) 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 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. 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 policy's. 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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Are you interested in being considered for employment in a job appointment capacity? (Job appointment are temporary in nature, not to exceed 48 months in duration.) + Yes + No 02 Do you have experience with LaGov/SRM? If so, explain the level of experience. 03 Do you have contract development and negotiation experience? + Yes + No 04 Do you have experience with Request for Proposals (RFP's) development process? If so, explain the level of experience. 05 Do you have any experience in the Louisiana eProcurement Solutions by Ariba (LESA) system? If so, explain the level of experience. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email