Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Data Analyst)

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

Support community-based care by helping the My Place Louisiana (MPL) and My Choice Louisiana (MCL) programs transition individuals from institutional services to local, person-centered options. In this onsite Baton Rouge role with LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services, you will build and maintain reporting systems, analyze program performance, and help ensure data meets federal and judicial requirements.

What you’ll do: develop a statewide data reporting approach for MCL and MPL, monitor quality and outcomes, and produce management and semi-annual reports for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). You will also provide timely insights from complex data trends and policy changes to support data-driven decision-making across program teams.

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 including the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) and Office of Technology Services (OTS), plus external 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.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in 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 in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs (or related areas listed above); or
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs (or related areas listed above); or
• 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 (substitutes for up to four years of experience in any field).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with data management and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Access, R, Python, SQL, SAS, Tableau).
• Preferably, experience programming SQL queries.

Technologies

Excel, Microsoft Access, R, Python, SQL, SAS, Tableau

Benefits

• Insurance coverage
• Parental leave: up to six weeks paid parental leave
• Holidays and leave: paid holidays each year including 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)
• Sick and annual leave: accumulated and saved for future use; accrual rate increases as years of service increase
• Retirement: eligible to participate in various retirement systems

Compensation and Details

• Salary: USD $5,023 - $9,856 per month
• Location: Baton Rouge, LA (onsite) | Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / East Baton Rouge Parish
• Job type: Classified
• Job number: OAAS/CSH/228057
• Appointment type: Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
• Opening date: 11/02/2026
• Closing date: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Additional Organizational Statements

• LDH participates in E-verify. For more information, contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
• LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks a highly productive and diverse workforce, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees.

Contact: Casey Hickman, [e-mail] | LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources | PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 | 225-342-6477