Contract & Lease Program Manager - Public Health

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Aging and Adult Services, is seeking a contract and property manager to oversee statewide contracts, leases, and related financial analysis. The role combines contract management with budget planning and strategic reporting across a multi-million-dollar portfolio in East Baton Rouge Parish.

This position requires extensive experience in health or social service program management, strong knowledge of procurement laws, and the ability to train program

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contract and lease manager for OAAS, providing technical guidance on contract, RFP, and lease development, amendments, renewals, and related requirements.
• Provides training and consultation to program staff on applicable contract laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and the state procurement process.
• Maintains and monitors contract and RFP information in LaGov and the agency contract tracker, identifying delays or issues and coordinating with program staff, vendors, Legal, and the Office of State Procurement.
• Coordinates statewide lease activities, including preparing and reviewing lease documentation, processing renewals and cancellations, maintaining lease records, and serving as a liaison with LDH and state facility management offices.
• Monitors leased facilities and coordinates with safety liaisons, lessors, and risk management personnel to address maintenance, safety concerns, and potential hazards.
• Prepares weekly and monthly revenue and expenditure projections and reports for contracts and leases, utilizing LaGov data to support management decision-making and budget planning.
• Reviews contract and lease invoices for accuracy, ensures required documentation is complete, and coordinates payment processing while identifying and reporting errors or corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Budget analysis

Policy/regulatory knowledge

Training & consultation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, or related field

Advanced degree or JD with 3+ years experience

Tools

LaGov system

Office of State Procurement processes

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Aging and Adult Services, is seeking a contract and property manager to oversee statewide contracts, leases, and related financial analysis. The role combines contract management with budget planning and strategic reporting across a multi-million-dollar portfolio in East Baton Rouge Parish.

This position requires extensive experience in health or social service program management, strong knowledge of procurement laws, and the ability to train program