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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Budget Manager) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Budget Manager)
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Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Budget Manager)
Salary
$5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OS/ABM/218883
Department
LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date
03/17/2026
Closing Date
3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
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 (https://ldh.la.gov/)
This position may be filled in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Make a meaningful impact on the health of rural and underserved communities by joining the Louisiana Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability at the Louisiana Department of Health. This dynamic office leads innovative programs that strengthen local health systems, expand access to quality care, and promote healthier lifestyles across the state. Managing over $250 million annually in federal and state grants, the team drives transformative initiatives, implements strategic policy changes, and uses data to guide sustainable improvements in rural health. If you’re passionate about improving access to care and making a tangible difference in communities that need it most, this is the opportunity for you.
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 foundhere. (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169280)
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Administer and manage day-to-day budget and fiscal operations for the Rural Health Transformation Grant, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with funding requirements.
Monitor monthly budget expenditures across Business Operations, Program Operations, and Contracts/Purchase Orders to ensure alignment with budgetary commitments.
Produce budget projections and analyses, making recommendations to the Sustainability Director for allocations or adjustments as needed.
Track and manage office expenditures for supplies and services, including year-end encumbrances and carryovers, to support informed budget decision-making.
Prepare, maintain, and distribute monthly grant expenditure reports and conduct analysis to ensure compliance with administrative grant requirements.
Provide ongoing consultation and technical assistance to office staff on budgetary and fiscal matters.
Prepare, develop, and monitor complex contracts, grant agreements, budgets, amendments, and sub-grant agreements in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and departmental policies.
Maintain records, generate reports, and provide correspondence regarding contracts and grants, including updates for leadership, the legislature, media, and the public.
Review progress and completion reports from program managers, sub-grantees, and contractors, offering guidance and technical assistance as needed.
Develop, implement, and revise the office’s standard operating procedures and policies, oversee payroll functions, and ensure compliance with procurement rules and audit requirements.
The ideal candidate should have experience managing state and federal budgets and contracts, including overseeing grant-funded programs.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Office of the Secretary / Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability/ East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).
Cost Center: 3071220300
Position Number(s): 50693059
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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Alanna McCollumAlanna.McCollum@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818Baton 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 (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp) .
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.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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