Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OAAS/CSH/228057
Department: LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Join Office of Aging and Adult Services! The Program Manager 1A (Data Analyst) supports the transition and diversion efforts of persons from institutional services to community-based care, specifically the My Place and My Choice Louisiana Programs. The incumbent will play a key role in leading the data collection and analysis efforts to meet the growing reporting requirements for these programs. Responsibilities include extracting data, writing queries, developing programming logic, running reports, manipulating data, and analyzing results relative to the operations of these programs. The incumbent will work directly with My Choice and My Place Louisiana program managers to develop quality and performance measures, management reports, semi-annual reporting to federal partners, and ad hoc requests from executive management.
Minimum QualificationsSeven 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
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:- Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive data reporting system for the My Choice Louisiana (MCL) and My Place Louisiana (MPL) programs.
- Manage the collection, preparation, organization, analysis, and visualization of program data to support statewide operations.
- Monitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and outcomes to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with federal requirements.
- Prepare and generate management reports for field operations and submit required semi-annual reports to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests from LDH leadership, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), and external technical assistance providers.
- Collaborate with OAAS program managers, the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), the Office of Technology Services (OTS), and external partners to ensure reporting systems align with federal and judicial requirements.
- Conduct research and analyze complex data, trends, legislative changes, and policy developments to provide timely insights and support data-driven decision-making.
The ideal candidate should possess the following experiences and skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
- Experience with data management\analytics tools (Excel, Microsoft Access, R, Python, SQL, SAS, Tableau, etc.)
Preferably, experience programming SQL queries
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3201020700
Position Number(s): 50673148
How To ApplyNo 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 HEREContact Information:
Casey Hickman
Casey.Hickman@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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