Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 225352PM1ALDH82626TP
Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Join our Team - Program Manager 1--A--LDH (Digital Services | Project Management)

This role requires advanced knowledge and expertise in project management, information technology, and public sector program administration, including familiarity with DCFS programs, policies, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to lead large-scale initiatives, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws governing DCFS operations.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!

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
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties and Other Information :
Job Duties:

• Manages the project management activities for one of the two project management teams within Digital Services.
• Supervises the coordination of project planning, analysis, and implementation activities related to agency programs and initiatives.
• Contributes to the development and execution of short- and long-range strategies to support agency initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational priorities by facilitating organizational change management (OCM) activities.
• Develops budget projections related to project activities and coordinates updates with the DCFS Budget Section to ensure alignment with program needs and agency priorities.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports, documentation, and deliverables related to assigned projects, including supporting documentation for federal partners and oversight entities.
• Drafts, reviews, and manages contracts, interagency agreements, Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs), and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) related to assigned projects.
• Confers with the Program Manager 3 and Program Manager 1B regarding evaluations performed regarding program effectiveness.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Works Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Work Location: Baton Rouge, La- State Office

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 this 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:

Human Resources

Department of Children and Family Services
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Do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with DCFS? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece and nephew.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by DCFS. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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