Procurement Compliance Analyst at State of Missouri – Jefferson City, Missouri

Location: This position will be located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building 301 W High Street Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Why you’ll love this position:

Come grow your skills with us! If you like variety, customer support, Word and Excel work, and working with contract data as part of your day-to-day tasks, and you’re a responsible, dependable individual, this Procurement Compliance Analyst position may be your dream job. This position is a great opportunity for professionals at any career stage, including recent college graduates to build skills in compliance, reporting, and data analysis.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Review contractor-submitted reports and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with statewide contract requirements.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or inaccurate reports, conduct data analysis to identify discrepancies or areas of concern and follow up with contractors as needed.
• Collaborate to accurately enter contractor-reports and related data into designated compliance databases and tracking tools.
• Collaborate to generate and compile reports from compliance databases to provide statistical insights to management and department stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve data quality, streamline compliance processes, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with division policies and procedures, while staying informed of procurement regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct data analysis to identify discrepancies or areas of concern and propose action plans to management.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. (Substitution on the bachelor's degree may be allowed if 4 or more years of relevant procurement experience)

Desirable for the candidate to have 1-3 years of relevant procurement, accounting, or audit experience.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work independently in assessing and managing priorities and ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to analyze information, apply relevant guidelines, and draw logical, evidence-based conclusions.
• Organized and detail oriented with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Adaptable to change, meeting deadlines, and working with teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, department staff, and vendors
• Experience with computers, desktop applications including Microsoft Office products.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying considerationDesirable for the candidate to have 1-3 years of relevant procurement, accounting, or audit experience. to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov