Medicaid Program Manager 2

State of Louisiana

$69K — $135K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Seven years of experience in health or social service program development or evaluation, or related fields.
  • Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years in health or social service programs.
  • Bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in health or social service programs.
  • Advanced degree or Juris Doctorate with three years of relevant experience.
  • Experience substitution: 30 semester hours can count as one year of experience up to four years.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Medicaid Quality Improvement and Population Health initiatives.
  • Develop and oversee reporting processes and standardized procedures.
  • Analyze program performance data and prepare reports for decision-making.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners for data quality and policy development.
  • Oversee contracts and monitor compliance and performance.
  • Monitor program budgets and recommend corrective actions.
  • Supervise professional staff and support achievement of program goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance options.
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work environment with potential for hybrid arrangements.
Full Job Description
Salary : $5,751.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: MVA/SP/224161
Department: LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, 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.
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:
  • Manage Medicaid Quality Improvement and Population Health initiatives by coordinating data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring for fee-for-service and Medicaid Managed Care programs.
  • Develop, maintain, and oversee reporting processes, reporting inventories, dashboards, and standardized reporting procedures to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely program reporting.
  • Analyze program performance data and prepare routine and ad hoc reports that support executive decision-making, quality improvement efforts, and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal staff, managed care organizations, contractors, and external partners to improve data quality, reporting systems, and evidence-based policy development.
  • Oversee contracts and grant activities by monitoring deliverables, budgets, compliance, performance, and required documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
  • Monitor program budgets by reviewing financial reports, identifying discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, and assisting with the development and implementation of fiscal policies and budget plans.
  • Supervise professional staff by assigning work, establishing performance expectations, conducting evaluations, mentoring employees, and supporting the successful achievement of program goals and organizational priorities.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Quality Improvement and Innovations / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center: 3052030601

Position Number(s): 187734

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.

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Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler
LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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