Posting number: OS/DRT/224029
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Job classification: PROGRAM MANAGER 1--A--LDH
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administration, Health Services, Public Health, Public Relations, Social Services, Management, Miscellaneous, Economic Development, Program Management
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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Join a dynamic team where you'll collaborate with cross-functional partners, solve complex challenges in real time, and make a meaningful impact on the Health and Human Services mission. This fast-paced role as a Program Manager offers opportunities to engage with internal and external stakeholders while contributing to critical initiatives that serve Louisiana communities. This role is crucial in directing statewide budget planning, development, implementation, and oversight for state and federal funding sources, including Medicaid, Medicare Survey and Certification (CMS), and CLIA programs.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Review, analyze, and approve budget requests, financial reports, and expenditure adjustments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
Monitor revenues, expenditures, and budget performance; analyze financial data and forecast funding needs to identify and resolve potential fiscal issues.
Develop, implement, and oversee complex cost allocation plans and budget management processes to ensure accurate financial documentation and accountability.
Negotiate, review, and oversee contracts, memorandums of understanding, and interagency agreements; ensure compliance with contractual requirements and approve invoices for payment.
Provide statewide supervision and oversight of monthly budget reporting, variance analyses, journal voucher requests, and allocation of financial resources to support agency operations.
Collaborate with executive leadership, financial managers, auditors, and state and federal partners to develop fiscal strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and support agency financial objectives.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of the Secretary / Health Standards / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as aProbationary appointment
Cost Center: 3071040205
Position Number(s): 50624927
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE
Contact Information:
Deanda Thymes
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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