Supplemental Information
The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Medical Vendor Administration / Project Portfolio Management Office and Shared Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Announcement Number: MVA/SP/207705
Cost Center: 3052060304
Position Number: 50562233
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment, Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment or Detail to Special Duty.
(Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months)
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:
Shambrielle Pooler
Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Minimum Qualifications
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 Concepts
Function Of Work:
To administer small and less complex statewide Medicaid program(s).
Level Of Work:
Program Manager.
Supervision Received:
Broad from a higher-level manager/administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
May provide functional supervision in accordance with the Civil Service Allocation Criteria Memo.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Medicaid Program Monitor by responsibility for administering small and less complex statewide program(s).
Differs from Medicaid Program Manager 1-B by the absence of supervisory responsibility.
Differs from Medicaid Program Manager 2 by the absence of responsibility for administering medium size and moderately complex statewide program(s).
Examples of Work
The incumbent will serve as a Project Manager/Business Analyst in the BHSF Project & Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) section. The PPMO provides oversight and project, program, and portfolio management services for a variety of technical and business projects in support of the LDH.
The position reports directly to the Medicaid Program Manager lB and is a part of a team providing support to the Louisiana Medicaid Director and Medicaid Deputy Director of Medicaid Systems. The incumbent must be attentive to detail, able to focus on different projects at one time, manage time wisely, work independently, apply Medicaid rules and policies, and be proactive in seeking input from other staff within LDH. The incumbent would preferably have the following skills: excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills; demonstrated team leadership; and experience in project management, business process analysis, health care administration, health plan operations and health care policy research and analysis.
The incumbent's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties:
60% Collaborate with various stakeholders (Medicaid, contractors, agencies, departments, and state partners) to develop, design, and implement new systems, programs, policies, and contracts. Plays a pivotal role in project management, communication, data collection, and reporting.
Define project scope, develop detailed schedules, and manage budgets.
- Monitor project progress and identify potential issues and risks.
- Implement mitigation strategies and report to executive management.
- Lead project closure activities and document lessons learned.
- Elicit requirements through interviews, workshops, surveys, and analysis.
- Collaborate with SMEs to establish technical vision and analyze trade-offs.
- Translate business needs into application and operational requirements.
- Coordinate with department leads and project teams to ensure timely execution.
- Analyze critical path and constraints to optimize schedules.
- Conduct testing and validation to ensure quality and compliance.
30% Prepares for, attends, leads, and actively participates in stakeholder meetings, project status meetings, and any other project related meetings. Assists Project Lead by assigning tasks, prioritizing work, setting goals and objectives, and evaluating and approving work product. Provides technical and programmatic guidance as needed.
5% Documents and maintains desk procedures for all daily operational work.
5% Performs other duties as assigned to assist with the management and operations of the assigned section including assisting with other duties not listed herein. Assists others to meet needs and priorities of the
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.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
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 – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- 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
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Have you utilized project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall?
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Do you have experience using project management software such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Trello?
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Have you developed process flow diagrams, use cases, or business models to support analysis?
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If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please describe your project management experience with these tools.
