Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OS/DRT/224029
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
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.
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:- 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.
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Contact Information:
Deanda Thymes
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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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