Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Data Analyst)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position supports LDH's goals of improving maternal and infant health outcomes, strengthening health care delivery systems, improving coordinated care, and using data to guide population health strategy. Through Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH), this position will track performance metrics, monitor outcomes, support quality improvement, and evaluate implementation progress for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP populations. The role also supports OWHCH's broader data infrastructure by identifying gaps, measuring progress, supporting grant development, and strengthening the department's ability to make data-informed decisions, reduce fragmentation, and direct resources towards measurable improvements in women's health.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities and coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to secure external funding for agency programs and initiatives.
• Manage the agency's grant portfolio by monitoring grant activities, maintaining grant records, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and tracking deliverables, budgets, and reporting obligations.
• Develop, prepare, and monitor agency operating budgets, financial reports, projections, and fiscal analyses to support effective budget planning and financial management.
• Coordinate budget development activities with agency leadership, state budget offices, and legislative partners, including preparing fiscal documentation and responding to budget inquiries.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures, analyze financial data, and recommend budget adjustments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and legislative requirements.
• Prepare financial reports, fiscal impact statements, budget documents, and other management reports to support executive decision-making and program operations.
• Collaborate with agency leadership and administrative staff to provide fiscal guidance, maintain position control and budget allocations, and support strategic planning, grant administration, and financial accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level