Program Manager 1-B-LDH

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of the Secretary, Office of Management and Finance is seeking a Program Manager 1-B to coordinate statewide procurement activities and support 21 division, bureau, unit, and field office directors with drafting and executing contracts, leases, and procurement requests. The position operates with substantial independence and initiative. It receives limited direction from the Deputy General Counsel 1 for the Contracts Section of the Bureau of Legal Services, with general oversight by the Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsel 2.

The role provides procurement guidance, consultation, recommendations, and training to LDH offices, bureaus, and programs. It reviews procurement materials for compliance with LDH and Division of Administration/Office of State Procurement requirements, coordinates legal review, and monitors procurement work to promote timely processing, reduce liability and litigation risks, and support efficient operations. The position supervises a Program Manager 1-A and multiple program monitors.

The position is located in the Office of the Secretary / Legal in East Baton Rouge Parish. It may be filled as a probationary appointment, promotional appointment, or job appointment, with the job appointment being temporary and potentially lasting up to 48 months.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following experience/education combinations: seven years of experience 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 qualifying experience; a bachelor’s degree plus four years of qualifying experience; or an advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus three years of qualifying experience.
• Qualifying experience includes developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs, or work in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.
• College coursework substitution: each 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university counts as one year toward the six years of full-time work experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours and four years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide activities and support 21 division, bureau, unit, and field office directors with drafting and execution of contracts, leases, and procurement requests.
• Provide technical guidance, consultation, recommendations, and training on purchasing, leasing, and contracting.
• Review procurement documents, contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Statements of Work (SFPs) for compliance with applicable LDH and DOA/OSP requirements.
• Ensure procurement documents include required documentation and comply with applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Coordinate with LDH Legal attorneys to facilitate timely review of procurement documents and address compliance concerns.
• Provide technical assistance and training to program offices on procurement requirements, documentation, and preparation of RFPs and SFPs.
• Supervise a Program Manager 1-A and multiple program monitors to ensure procurement activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor procurement activities across LDH offices, bureaus, and programs to promote timely processing, reduce liability and litigation risks, and support efficient operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed