Executive Management Officer

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a high-impact leadership role at the heart of Louisiana’s Medicaid program—one of the largest in the nation. As a trusted advisor to the State Medicaid Executive Director, you’ll help shape policy, guide strategic decisions, and tackle complex challenges that directly affect over 1.8 million residents. This is a unique opportunity to influence a $16 billion program, collaborate with top state and federal leaders, and drive meaningful change in healthcare delivery across Louisiana.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the Financial Review Committee by organizing agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring timely completion of outstanding tasks
• Maintains and monitors executive-level trackers for memos, briefings, and program decisions to support the Executive Director and Senior Advisor
• Serves as liaison between the Medicaid Executive Director and key stakeholders, including the Governor’s Office, state and national partners, managed care organizations, providers, and internal agencies
• Manages executive office operations, including calendar coordination, meeting planning, materials preparation, and oversight of administrative and HR-related functions
• Prepares the Executive Director for legislative sessions by collaborating with legislative affairs and coordinating required materials and documentation
• Compiles, reviews, and summarizes reports from Medicaid sections, ensuring accurate and timely submission to executive leadership and state officials
• Leads and supports special projects, research initiatives, and stakeholder inquiries while tracking progress, ensuring deadlines are met, and providing regular updates to leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree