About This Job
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.
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This position may be filled in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability and play a key role in improving healthcare access and outcomes for rural and underserved communities. In this impactful role, you’ll help build stronger local health systems, support integrated and efficient healthcare services, and promote healthier lifestyles, all while managing and overseeing multi-million-dollar federal and state grant programs. This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative initiatives, influence policy, and make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of Louisiana residents.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
Six years of experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement; OR
An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, budgeting, contracts, economics, engineering, finance, financial auditing, grants, human resources, information technology, management analysis, operational auditing, policy planning, procurement, social services, statistical analysis, tax collections, or tax enforcement.
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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Supervises the coordination of research, data collection, analysis, and policy management activities to ensure data integrity for the statewide Rural Health Transformation Program.
- Collects, cleans, validates, and maintains large and complex data sets from multiple internal and external sources to support grant operations and reporting.
- Develops, monitors, and refines performance metrics and indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives.
- Prepares routine and ad-hoc reports, dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations for leadership, sub-grantees, and stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Provides ongoing consultation and technical assistance to Office staff and sub-grantees regarding data analytics, reporting criteria, and compliance requirements.
- Conducts routine analyses of program process and outcome data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas for operational or programmatic improvement.
- Develops policies, procedures, and best practices for internal and external data reporting to ensure compliance with grant requirements, state regulations, and federal standards.
- Uses data to create presentations, reports, fact sheets, and other materials that communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, including leadership, advisory councils, and public stakeholders.
- Partners with leadership, program managers, and rural health partners to understand analytic needs and provide guidance for strategic planning, program evaluation, and decision-making.
- Participates in cross-functional workgroups, stakeholder meetings, and public presentations to share data insights, track grant outcomes, and support program transparency and accountability.
The ideal candidate should possess experience in developing data dashboards, high-level data tracking, and analytics to support program evaluation, decision-making, and strategic planning.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of the Secretary / Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).
Cost Center: 3071220300
Position Number(s): 50693080
How To Apply
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.
- Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Alanna McCollum Alanna.McCollum@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
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.
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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