Program Manager 1-A-LDH

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. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health This position may be filled in the following parish(es): EAST BATON ROUGEPut Your Expertise to Work for Louisiana! Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Adult Services and play a key role in managing statewide contracts, leases, property, and grants that support essential services for Louisiana residents. This dynamic position combines contract and property management with financial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning across a $62+ million budget. If you’re ready to apply your analytical skills to meaningful work with statewide impact, we encourage you to apply! 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:• Serves as the primary contract and lease manager for OAAS, providing technical guidance on contract, RFP, and lease development, amendments, renewals, and related requirements.

• Provides training and consultation to program staff on applicable contract laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and the state procurement process.

• Maintains and monitors contract and RFP information in LaGov and the agency contract tracker, identifying delays or issues and coordinating with program staff, vendors, Legal, and the Office of State Procurement.

• Coordinates statewide lease activities, including preparing and reviewing lease documentation, processing renewals and cancellations, maintaining lease records, and serving as a liaison with LDH and state facility management offices.

• Monitors leased facilities and coordinates with safety liaisons, lessors, and risk management personnel to address maintenance, safety concerns, and potential hazards.

• Prepares weekly and monthly revenue and expenditure projections and reports for contracts and leases, utilizing LaGov data to support management decision-making and budget planning.

• Reviews contract and lease invoices for accuracy, ensures required documentation is complete, and coordinates payment processing while identifying and reporting errors or corrective actions as needed.

Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters - AD FINANCE & SUPPORT SVCS-SO / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment Cost Center: 3201010400 Position Number(s): 50367304

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. For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information: Debbie Parris-Thymes [email protected] LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.