Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Data Analyst)

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Louisiana Department of Health seeks an experienced Program Manager 1A (Data Analyst) to lead data collection, analysis, and reporting for the MyChoiceLouisiana and MyPlaceLouisiana programs. You will work with program managers to develop quality measures and federal reports.

The role requires strong SQL, data visualization, and cross-functional collaboration across offices to ensure compliant reporting and timely insights for executive leadership.

Formación

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with data management analytics tools (Excel, Microsoft Access, R, Python, SQL, SAS, Tableau, etc.).
• Preferably experience programming SQL queries.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive data reporting system for the MyChoiceLouisiana (MCL) and MyPlaceLouisiana (MPL) programs.
• Manage the collection, preparation, organization, analysis, and visualization of program data to support statewide operations.
• Monitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and outcomes to ensure effectiveness and federal compliance.
• Prepare and generate management reports for field operations and submit semi-annual CMS reports.
• Respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests from LDH leadership, the DoJ, and external providers.
• Collaborate with OAAS program managers, OBH, OTS, and external partners to align reporting systems with federal and judicial requirements.
• Conduct research and analyze data trends, legislative changes, and policy developments to support data-driven decision-making.

Conocimientos

Communication

Organization

Data analytics tools

SQL queries

Herramientas

Excel

Microsoft Access

R

Python

SQL

SAS

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

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

Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health

Join Office of Aging and Adult Services! The Program Manager 1A (Data Analyst) supports the transition and diversion efforts of persons from institutional services to community-based care, specifically the My Place and My Choice Louisiana Programs. The incumbent will play a key role in leading the data collection and analysis efforts to meet the growing reporting requirements for these programs. Responsibilities include extracting data, writing queries, developing programming logic, running reports, manipulating data, and analyzing results relative to the operations of these programs. The incumbent will work directly with My Choice and My Place Louisiana program managers to develop quality and performance measures, management reports, semi-annual reporting to federal partners, and ad hoc requests from executive management.

• 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Develop,implement,andoverseeacomprehensivedatareportingsystemfortheMyChoiceLouisiana(MCL)andMyPlaceLouisiana(MPL)programs.
• Managethecollection,preparation,organization,analysis,andvisualizationofprogramdatatosupportstatewideoperations.
• Monitorprogramperformancemetrics,qualityindicators,andoutcomestoensureprogrameffectivenessandcompliancewithfederalrequirements.
• Prepareandgeneratemanagementreportsforfieldoperationsandsubmitrequiredsemi-annualreportstotheCentersforMedicare&MedicaidServices(CMS).
• RespondtoadhocdataandreportingrequestsfromLDHleadership,theU.S.DepartmentofJustice(DoJ),andexternaltechnicalassistanceproviders.
• CollaboratewithOAASprogrammanagers,theOfficeofBehavioralHealth(OBH),theOfficeofTechnologyServices(OTS),andexternalpartnerstoensurereportingsystemsalignwithfederalandjudicialrequirements.
• Conduct research and analyze complex data, trends, legislative changes, and policy developments to provide timely insights and support data-driven decision-making.

Ideal candidate should possess the following experiences and skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Experience with data managementanalytics tools (Excel, Microsoft Access, R, Python, SQL, SAS, Tableau, etc.)

Preferably, experience programming SQL queries

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3201020700

Position Number(s):50673148

Contact Information:

Casey Hickman

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.