Program Manager 1A-LDH

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Behavioral Health is seeking a Program Manager to oversee and manage complex state- and federally funded programs. The role provides strategic leadership, guides fiscal operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and strengthens programs that expand access to quality behavioral health services. The position supports recovery, resilience, and person-centered care for Louisiana residents.

The position is located in the Office of Behavioral Health, Administrative – Finance, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It may be filled as a probationary appointment, promotional appointment, temporary job appointment lasting up to 48 months, or detail to special duty.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs, or experience 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 qualifying experience; OR a bachelor’s degree plus four years of qualifying experience; OR an advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus three years of qualifying experience.
• For experience substitution, each 30 semester hours earned 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 or four years.
• A Civil Service test score is not required for consideration.
• Applicants must include relevant, detailed education and experience information in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed application sections.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage fiscal oversight of federal and state grant programs, including funding allocations, budget development, expenditure monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze financial performance, prepare budget projections, and make strategic recommendations to leadership about funding utilization, program sustainability, and fiscal planning.
• Oversee grant and program compliance by evaluating financial and programmatic activities, interpreting funding requirements, and ensuring adherence to state and federal policies, including 2 CFR 200.
• Conduct budget-to-actual analyses, review financial documentation, and ensure accurate expenditure coding, reporting, and tracking in LaGov and related financial systems.
• Oversee contract compliance by reviewing invoices, reimbursement requests, and supporting documentation for consistency with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with OBH leadership, program staff, contractors, and external stakeholders to resolve fiscal and operational issues and provide guidance on grant and contract requirements.
• Lead and support special projects, policy development, process improvements, and internal control initiatives to strengthen fiscal oversight and operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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