Program Manager 1A-LDH (Program Manager 1A Operations)
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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Play a vital role in strengthening public health across Louisiana as part of the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Healthcare Access. This leadership-level position supports statewide efforts to prevent and control chronic disease by managing complex budget and fiscal operations tied to multiple federal grants. Serving within the Bureau’s Operations Division, you’ll oversee financial planning, purchasing, and policy while coordinating with program teams, partners, contractors, and stakeholders to sustain impactful community programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at problem-solving and collaboration, and want your work to directly support healthier communities statewide, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
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
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Job Duties:
- Administer and oversee day-to-day budget and fiscal operations for the Bureau, including monitoring monthly expenditures, preparing projections, ensuring compliance with federal and state grant requirements, and providing recommendations on budget allocations and corrective actions.
- Manage bureau-wide grant and fiscal reporting by preparing, tracking, and maintaining expenditure reports, processing payments and invoices, verifying revenue sources and match requirements, and ensuring accurate documentation for audits and year-end closeout.
- Provide budgetary leadership and technical assistance by directing managers on fiscal matters, evaluating program modifications for financial feasibility, analyzing purchasing trends to reduce spending, and supporting informed decision-making across the Bureau.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Bureau Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and operational files; coordinate audits; respond to findings; and serve as a liaison with OPH leadership, LDH program offices, and external oversight entities.
- Oversee procurement, contracting, and inventory functions by developing and managing contracts and MOUs, tracking purchase orders and invoices, administering inventory control processes, managing technology service orders, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and training requirements.
- Manage operational support and workforce coordination by overseeing payroll functions and time allocation coding, directing student workers and interns, providing staff training and webinars, communicating process updates, and supporting executive leadership and bureau-level meetings.
- Lead and coordinate special projects across the Bureau by managing timelines, ensuring compliance, maintaining accurate records, collaborating with program teams, providing status updates and recommendations to leadership, and driving continuous improvement in reporting and operational processes.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health / Statewide
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment
Cost Center: 3262107900
Position Number(s): 158117
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.
Contact Information:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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