Program Manager 3-LDH
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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This senior-level leadership role within the Office for Behavioral Health plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accountability, and effectiveness of the agency’s operations. The position oversees all financial management, contracts, grants, and audit functions within the Administrative Division, while guiding fiscal oversight of service quality, performance outcomes, and strategic goals. Serving as a key steward of public resources, this role ensures compliance with state, federal, and local laws, funding requirements, and licensing standards directly supporting the mission and long-term success of LDH and OBH programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Eight 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 five 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 five 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 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.
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:
- Oversee Budget Development and Compliance
Monitor operating unit budgets and provide technical and programmatic assistance in developing OBH and Local Governing Entity budgets to ensure compliance with state regulations, OBH fiscal policies, strategic and operational plans, and federal block grant requirements. - Provide Legislative and Executive Fiscal Analysis
Analyze the fiscal and programmatic impact of proposed legislation; prepare impact and position statements; recommend office-sponsored legislation; and advise the Deputy Assistant Secretary on policy and financial implications. - Direct Financial Management and Program Oversight
Initiate, implement, and monitor financial management, contracts, grants, and audit policies and procedures across all OBH programs, ensuring statewide consistency and continuous improvement. - Ensure Program Performance and Quality Assurance
Develop, implement, and monitor standards, outcomes, and performance goals; evaluate quality of services delivered; identify and resolve operational issues; and ensure progress toward OBH, LDH, and federal objectives. - Lead Contract Administration Functions
Provide administrative direction to contract staff; develop and oversee contract policies, procedures, and annual review strategies; ensure timely contract processing; review reports; and recommend improvements to enhance contract execution. - Manage Grant Administration and Compliance
Direct grants management staff; oversee grant application, implementation, and monitoring processes; supervise Maintenance of Effort requirements for federal block grants; review grant reports; and recommend improvements to maximize effective grant utilization. - Oversee Audit and Financial Accountability Activities
Provide leadership to audit staff; develop audit policies, standards, and annual audit plans; review audit findings; recommend internal controls; and ensure the reliability, integrity, and accountability of financial systems and data.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Behavioral Health / Administration-Finance / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment
Position Number(s): 50551044
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:
Casey Hickman
Casey.Hickman@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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- Oversee Budget Development and Compliance