Data-Driven Program Manager, Health & Social Services

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services in Baton Rouge is seeking a data reporting specialist to develop and maintain statewide reporting systems for My Choice Louisiana (MCL) and My Place Louisiana (MPL). The role focuses on data collection, analysis, and delivering management and CMS reports to support program performance and federal compliance.

The position requires extensive experience in health or social service programs, strong data tools proficiency (Excel, Access, R, Python, SQL, SAS,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs (or related areas listed above).
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs (or related areas listed above).
• An advanced degree or Juris Doctorate plus three years in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs (or related areas listed above).
• Experience substitution: One year of experience for every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive data reporting system for My Choice Louisiana (MCL) and My Place Louisiana (MPL).
• Manage program data collection, preparation, organization, analysis, and visualization for statewide operations.
• Monitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and outcomes to support program effectiveness and federal compliance.
• Prepare and generate management reports for field operations and submit required semi-annual reports to CMS.
• Fulfill ad hoc data and reporting requests from LDH leadership, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), and external technical assistance providers.
• Coordinate with OAAS program managers and internal partners to align reporting systems with federal and judicial requirements.
• Conduct research and analyze complex data, trends, legislative changes, and policy developments to provide timely recommendations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Data analysis mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree + four years in related fields

Advanced degree or JD + three years

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Access

R

Python

SQL

SAS

Tableau

Job description

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services in Baton Rouge is seeking a data reporting specialist to develop and maintain statewide reporting systems for My Choice Louisiana (MCL) and My Place Louisiana (MPL). The role focuses on data collection, analysis, and delivering management and CMS reports to support program performance and federal compliance.

The position requires extensive experience in health or social service programs, strong data tools proficiency (Excel, Access, R, Python, SQL, SAS,