Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OBH/CSH/228007
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead the oversight and management of complex state and federally funded programs. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership, guide fiscal operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen programs that expand access to quality behavioral health services.
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:
• Direct and manage fiscal oversight of federal and state grant programs, including funding allocations, budget development, expenditure monitoring, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Analyze financial performance, prepare budget projections, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership regarding funding utilization, program sustainability, and fiscal planning.
• Oversee grant and program compliance by evaluating financial and programmatic activities, interpreting funding requirements, and ensuring adherence to state and federal policies, including 2 CFR 200.
• Conduct budget-to-actual analyses, review financial documentation, and ensure accurate expenditure coding, reporting, and tracking within LaGov and related financial systems.
• Oversee contract compliance through the review of invoices, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation to ensure consistency with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a liaison to OBH leadership, program staff, contractors, and external stakeholders to resolve fiscal and operational issues and provide guidance on grant and contract requirements.
• Lead and support special projects, policy development, process improvements, and internal control initiatives to strengthen fiscal oversight and operational efficiency.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Behavioral Health / Administrative - Finance / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3301010205
Position Number(s): 50622156
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:
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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