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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. Join the leadership team of Louisiana's single state Medicaid agency and make a direct impact on the health of more than 1.8 million residents. As a key advisor to the State Medicaid Executive Director, the incumbent will help guide a program with over 1,000 employees and a budget exceeding $16 billionLouisiana's largest state program. This highly responsible role offers the opportunity to analyze and monitor complex state and federal issues, support major policy initiatives, and help shape the direction of the Louisiana Medicaid program. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented professionals who are eager to contribute to meaningful, statewide health outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in administrative services; OR six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR a bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR an advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in 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 Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Coordinates the Financial Review Committee by organizing agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. Supports the Executive Director and Senior Advisor by maintaining a centralized tracker of agency memos and briefing materials. Serves as back-up safety coordinator for the Director's Office and prepares the Executive Director for legislative sessions by coordinating needed documents and materials with the legislative affairs team.
• Acts as a primary liaison between the Medicaid Executive Director and key partners, including the Governor's Office, State Medicaid Directors, NAMD, LDH agencies, MCO leadership, major vendors, providers, and stakeholder groups. Manages the Executive Director and Senior Advisor's calendars, coordinates and prepares meetings, and develops materials for high-level meetings and conferences.
• Oversees administrative operations for the Medicaid Executive Director's Office, including HR documentation, meeting coordination, and reviewing correspondence for accuracy. Receives and analyzes monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports from Medicaid Section Chiefs, compiling and submitting required summaries to LDH leadership.
• Leads and participates in special projects related to program operations, stakeholder inquiries, recipient issues, and agency process improvements. Responds to high-level inquiries from state, federal, and local officials, stakeholders, and recipients, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up. Attends meetings on matters of importance to the Executive Director and prepares or reviews reports with recommended actions.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration/ Director's Office/Exec Manage Team / East Baton Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center: 305#######

Position Number(s): 189639

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.