Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Budget Manager)

About This Job

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

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Monitor budgets and expenditures across multiple grant-funded initiatives.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, budget projections, and executive summaries.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
• Cook with LDH fiscal staff, contractors, and subrecipients regarding budget management.
• Track program spending, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support procurement, contract management, and audit activities.

Position-Specific Details

• Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • Experience in healthcare finance, grant management, budgeting, accounting, or financial reporting.
  • Experience managing state or federal grant funds and compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Medicaid, federal grant regulations, and governmental budgeting processes.
  • Experience with budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, financial reconciliation, and audit preparation.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Location

Office of the Secretary / Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type

This position will be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).

Contact Information

Shambrielle Pooler
Shambrielle.Pooler@La.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477