Program Manager 1--A--LDH

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Insurance coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks a Program Manager 1--A to oversee OSHCF contracts, leases, and grants. You will coordinate with leadership, vendors, and fiscal staff; draft statements of work; and ensure regulatory compliance and timely documents.

The role requires experience in health program management and strong oversight of contract lifecycle from renewal to amendments. Strong communication and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs, or similar public health roles.
• Six years of full-time work in any field plus four years in health program management or related areas.
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years in health program development or evaluation; or an advanced degree/JD with three years in health programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal leadership, vendors, and fiscal personnel on contracts, leases, and grants.
• Draft scopes of work and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Track approvals, renewals, amendments, and performance evaluations; prepare required documentation.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Financial tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree / JD (preferred)

Tools

Job description

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitive services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Program Manager 1--A

Office of State Health Care Facilities (OSHCF) is seeking a dedicated Program Manager 1--A to join our dynamic team. This position will manage OSHCF contracts, leases, and grants by coordinating with internal leadership, vendors, and fiscal personnel; drafting scopes of work; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; tracking approvals, renewals, amendments, performance evaluations, and required documentation.

Minimum 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; OR


• Six years of full-time work experience in any field 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


• A 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.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Works with OMF, fiscal, vendors, and facility leadership personnel in the preparation of contracts/leases and agreements to include the drafting of Statement of Work. Works with OSHCF administrators and other personnel on contract related problems/concerns and facilitates coordination.


• Prepares and reviews reports and records to ensure costs claimed are allowable and ensures OSHCF contracts are on schedule and terms being met. Obtains, conducts, and reviews contractor performance evaluations after completion of a contract to comply with statutory and regulatory requirements within established time limits. Interprets federal and state laws, rules and regulations in regards to contracts, leases, and/or grants.


• Serves as the OSHCF designated employee responsible for ensuring the following: compiling, entering, submitting and maintaining required contract, leases, grants, procurements, and agreement documents (MOUs) into the various systems associated with the contracts and RFP/SFP process.


• Responsible for contract status management for the OSHCF, including renewals and amendments. This process ent ails generating monthly reports via Business Objects to obtain relevant information for reporting purposes.


• Confers with OSHCF Directors regarding spending and financial needs and provide recommendations to the LDH Executive Management Team and/or LDH Senior Management Team regarding budgetary adjustments needed for contracts, leases, and procurements. Incumbent assists in the research, drafting, and submittal of grant applications/proposals under the OSHCF.


• Tracks the approval process of contracts to ensure that all necessary approvals are received. Incumbent assists with other program contracts and procurement matters as exigent circumstances dictate, as directed by supervisors. Provides functional supervision and guidance to the Program Monitor for Operational contracts.

Position-Specific Details

Department: LDH - OSHCF - Contracts

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by Detail to Special Duty, Probation, Job Appointment, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer.

Work Schedule: Shift: 8:00AM – 4:30PM

Office of State Health Care Facilities is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader).

Office of State Health Care Facilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave.

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day


• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,


• Mardi Gras,


• Good Friday,


• Memorial Day,


• Independence Day,


• Labor Day,


• Veteran's Day,


• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.


• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system


• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),


• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Contact Information

Sandi Coleman

Chief of Human Resources

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center

100 Pinecrest Drive

Pineville, LA, 71360

Office: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.