Program Manager Contract Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: PNO-941-052226-LR
Department: Port of New Orleans Port Commission
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
PNO-941-052226-LR
At the Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers throughout Louisiana and beyond.
The Administrative Program Specialist B plays a vital role in supporting the organization's purchasing and contracting operations. This position ensures that procurement activities are conducted efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures. By coordinating purchasing actions, maintaining contract documentation, monitoring timelines, and serving as a liaison between departments and vendors, this role helps safeguard public funds, improve service delivery, and strengthen organizational accountability.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with knowledge of procurement practices, contract administration, and compliance requirements, along with strong record keeping and analytical skills. They communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and vendors, manage competing priorities effectively and demonstrate integrity when handling sensitive information.
If you're ready to make an impact, apply today to join the Port of New Orleans Team!
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOINGN COMPETENCIES:
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced 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.
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:

• Coordinate and oversee the full procurement and contract administration lifecycle for professional services, construction projects, purchase agreements, and vendor partnerships while ensuring compliance with Louisiana Public Bid Law and Port policies.
• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives by developing procurement strategies, analyzing costs and budgets, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining strong vendor and contractor relationships.
• Support Small and Emerging Small Business (SSE) participation by monitoring contract compliance, coordinating targeted outreach efforts, reviewing proposals, participating in evaluation processes, and tracking/reporting SSE utilization across Port contracts.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position will be filled as an Administrative Program Specialist B
Work Schedule: The position currently consists of working a forty (40) hour work week (Monday-Friday)
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals 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.
* 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:
Lynetta Robinson
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 528-3226
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience.

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently employed by the Port of New Orleans?

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• No

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Are you familiar with Title 38 Public Bid Law?

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If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please summarize your experience. If "NO", please enter N/A.
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Have you prepared and/or revised templates for Bid, RFQ, RFP, or contract documents?

• Yes
• No

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Are you familiar with Procurement systems or Contract Management software? If so, which systems do you have experience with?
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DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through-especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?

• I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
• I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
• I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
• I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.

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DR: Driving Results - 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 keepingaccurate records.
• I handle basic resource tasks but may not consistently align them with priorities or followprocedures.
• I manage resources effectively, follow procedures, track usage, and maintain accurate records tosupport my team's goals.
• I plan ahead to meet future needs, improve systems, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensurecompliance 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.
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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based onexperience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - 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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