Program Manager 2-LDH (Grants Manager)

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health seeks a senior leader to direct a centralized Grants Oversight Office within the Office of Public Health. You will guide the full grant lifecycle, shape agency policies, and drive data-informed investments across Louisiana.

Lead a team, ensure compliance, and partner with executive leadership to deliver measurable public health outcomes. Responsibilities include coordinating with fiscal services, ensuring audit readiness, and implementing improvements to strengthen

Qualifications

• Experience developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs.
• Ability to oversee financial aspects of grant-funded initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Strong leadership and collaboration across executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures for grant administration and internal controls.
• Sets strategic goals and monitors progress to meet agency objectives.
• Directs financial monitoring of awards, budgets, and corrective actions for variances.
• Ensures coordination between program leadership, fiscal services, and executives.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local grant regulations and audits readiness.
• Maintains internal reviews to demonstrate outcomes and stewardship of state funds.
• Prepares and submits federal/state financial and performance reports timely.
• Serves as authorized administrator for federal grant portals and compliance requirements.
• Implements process improvements to boost efficiency and internal controls.

Skills

Grant management

Policy development

Financial oversight

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree or JD

Tools

SAM.gov

Grants.gov

Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)

Job description

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 Louisiana Department of Health

Lead the strategy behind high-impact public health funding as you direct a centralized Grants Oversight Office serving the Office of Public Health within the Louisiana Department of Health. In this leadership role, you’ll guide the full grant lifecycle—from proposal strategy to financial oversight and closeout—while shaping agency-wide policy, strengthening compliance, and driving data-informed investment decisions. You’ll collaborate with executive leadership, supervise a dedicated team, and ensure grant-funded initiatives deliver measurable outcomes that improve health across Louisiana. If you’re ready to influence funding strategy, build strong systems, and lead meaningful public health impact, this is your opportunity to apply.

• 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:

• Develops, implements, and maintains agency-wide policies and standard operating procedures governing grant administration, financial oversight, and internal controls.
• Establishes strategic goals, performance expectations, and operational plans for the unit; monitors progress and adjusts priorities to meet agency objectives.
• Directs staff with regard to financial monitoring of awarded grants, including budget tracking, expenditure analysis, and corrective action when variances or risks are identified.
• Ensures coordination between program leadership, fiscal services, and executive management to align grant-funded initiatives with agency-wide financial strategies.
• Directs agency compliance with federal, state, and local grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and establishes internal controls to ensure audit readiness.
• Establishes and maintains internal review processes to ensure grant-funded programs and subrecipients demonstrate measurable outcomes and appropriate stewardship of state match funds.
• Ensures timely and accurate submission of all required federal and state financial and performance reports.
• Serves as OPH’s authorized administrator/official for federal grant portals (e.g., SAM.gov, Grants.gov) and ensures compliance with federal registration and access requirements.
• Implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce duplication, and strengthen internal controls.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Center for Finance and Operations / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary, Promotional or a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3262100600

Position Number(s): 50694067

Contact Information:

Paul Tran

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

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.