Program Manager 1-B-LDH (Contracts and Budget Manager)

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a Program Manager 1-B-LDH (Contracts and Budget Manager) to join the Office of Public Health’s Bureau of Infectious Diseases. This leadership role will support programs that protect the health of communities across Louisiana. The position involves leading major fiscal operations, overseeing budget and contract management, and ensuring critical public health initiatives operate efficiently and in compliance with financial regulations. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leadership, manage complex financial activities, and make a meaningful impact on statewide public health operations. This is a mission-driven team making a difference every day.

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.

Responsibilities

Leads the development, monitoring, and analysis of BID’s multi-source budgets, including federal grants, state funds, and program-generated revenue.
Provides high-level fiscal oversight of grant expenditures, Financial Status Reports (FSRs), and internal budget tracking tools.
Advises the Program Manager 2 and leadership on budget status, risk areas, and funding utilization strategies.
Oversees quarterly and ad hoc budget reviews across multiple funding streams (HRSA, CDC, HUD, ACF, and others).
Supervises preparation and validation of financial reports, including Federal Financial Reports, Progress/Performance Reports, and Annual Progress Reports.
Manages the contract preparation and invoicing process within BID.
Manages over 175 contracts with numerous funding sources, including CDC’s HIV Prevention, STD PCHD and Workforce Development Supplemental, and HIV Surveillance; HRSA’s Ryan White Care Act Part B and ADAP; Integrated Viral Hepatitis Funds; Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) from Administration for Children and Families; and HUD’s Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) programs.
Manages and executes MOUs, MTAs, DUAs, and other legal agreements.
Directly supervises program monitors and/or fiscal staff, including workload management, performance evaluation, and professional development.
Monitors compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency fiscal regulations and reporting deadlines.
Performs complex, specialized duties that require independent judgment in supporting program managers and staff members.
Alerts BID Director and appropriate staff of any financial-related high-priority mail, email, correspondence, and phone calls.
Identifies operational issues and recommends process improvements to strengthen efficiency and compliance.
Management of a major financial operations function with responsibility for staff supervision, compliance monitoring, and execution of complex fiscal processes.
Exercises independent judgment in daily operations and problem resolution within established policy and program guidelines.