Program Manager, Contracts & Procurement

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of the Secretary, Office of Management and Finance seeks a procurement liaison to coordinate statewide procurement activities, oversee contracts and leases, and provide guidance to LDH offices. You will review documents for compliance and work with LDH Legal to ensure timely reviews.

The role requires extensive experience in health program management or related fields, with strong knowledge of procurement policies and DOA/OSP requirements.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs or related fields.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours = 1 year toward six years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree or JD plus three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide procurement activities and support all divisions in drafting and executing contracts, leases, and procurement needs.
• Provide guidance and training on procurement to LDH offices and programs.
• Review procurement documents for compliance with LDH and DOA/OSP requirements.
• Ensure documents contain required documentation and comply with policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate with LDH Legal to facilitate timely review of procurement documents.
• Provide technical assistance on procurement requirements and RFP/SFP preparation.
• Supervise a Program Manager 1-A and multiple program monitors; monitor procurement activities.

Skills

Health/public health programs

Public relations

Policy implementation

Procurement guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years relevant experience

Advanced degree or JD + 3 years

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of the Secretary, Office of Management and Finance seeks a procurement liaison to coordinate statewide procurement activities, oversee contracts and leases, and provide guidance to LDH offices. You will review documents for compliance and work with LDH Legal to ensure timely reviews.

The role requires extensive experience in health program management or related fields, with strong knowledge of procurement policies and DOA/OSP requirements.