Program Manager 1- A -LDH (Digital Services/ Project Management)
About The Position
The Program Manager 1 manages project management activities for one of two project management teams within Digital Services at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The role supervises coordination of project planning, analysis, and implementation related to agency programs and initiatives, and contributes to short- and long-range strategies that support agency initiatives and align with organizational priorities. It facilitates organizational change management activities. The position develops budget projections for project activities and coordinates updates with the DCFS Budget Section. It coordinates project reports, documentation, and deliverables, including supporting materials for federal partners and oversight entities, and drafts, reviews, and manages contracts, interagency agreements, Data Sharing Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding. The incumbent confers with Program Manager 3 and Program Manager 1B regarding evaluations of program effectiveness. The role is based at the Louisiana State Office in Baton Rouge. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; flexible schedules may be available after certain criteria are met and depend on the position. The appointment may be probational, promotional, or a job appointment lasting up to 48 months; job appointments may convert to probational appointments. The position may also be filled as a detail with promotion within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee. Applicants must complete and clear multiple background clearances before employment.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated minimum qualification paths: seven years of qualifying 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.
- For the six-year full-time work experience pathway, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.
- Complete and clear multiple background clearances before employment.
- Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information in the electronic application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing those application sections.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in project management, information technology, and public sector program administration.
- Familiarity with DCFS programs, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to lead large-scale initiatives, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws governing DCFS operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage project management activities for one of the two Digital Services project management teams.
- Supervise coordination of project planning, analysis, and implementation activities related to agency programs and initiatives.
- Contribute to short- and long-range strategies supporting agency initiatives and alignment with organizational priorities.
- Facilitate organizational change management activities.
- Develop budget projections related to project activities and coordinate updates with the DCFS Budget Section.
- Coordinate preparation of project reports, documentation, and deliverables, including supporting materials for federal partners and oversight entities.
- Draft, review, and manage contracts, interagency agreements, Data Sharing Agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding for assigned projects.
- Confer with the Program Manager 3 and Program Manager 1B regarding evaluations of program effectiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
