Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Budget Manager)
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented professional to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative focused on strengthening healthcare access and sustainability in Louisiana's rural communities. In this role, you will play a key part in managing grant budgets, ensuring fiscal compliance, and providing financial insight that supports statewide public health initiatives and strategic decision-making. This position is filled as a Job Appointment (JA), a temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months. Selection into this position does not constitute a permanent appointment, and continued employment beyond the appointment period is not guaranteed.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare finance, grant management, budgeting, accounting, or financial reporting.
- Experience managing state or federal grant funds and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Resources and Services Administration Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Medicaid, federal grant regulations, and governmental budgeting processes.
- Experience with budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, financial reconciliation, and audit preparation.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitor budgets and expenditures across multiple grant-funded initiatives.
- Prepare financial reports, forecasts, budget projections, and executive summaries.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
- Coordinate with LDH fiscal staff, contractors, and subrecipients regarding budget management.
- Track program spending, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support procurement, contract management, and audit activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
