Job Details

Salary : $4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: MVA/SEM/219631
Department: LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: 4/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

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 Stateof Louisiana.
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Take on a pivotal leadership role at the center of Fiscal Management operations, where your expertise drives the success of complex, statewide Medicaid programs. In this position, you'll oversee and guide critical contract development and processing, while managing daily operations across Fiscal Management, Accounts Payable, and Procurement. You'll collaborate across budget units, apply deep knowledge of Medicaid funding structures, and make high-level decisions that keep programs running smoothly and efficiently. If you're a strategic thinker with strong analytical and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, this is your opportunity to lead, influence, and make a lasting difference.
Minimum Qualifications

Six 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 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; OR

A bachelor's degree 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; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two 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 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:

• Provides functional supervision over staff in the development, submission, and processing of contracts and RFPs, including determining procurement methods and establishing timelines, roles, and workflows;
• Oversees procurement and purchasing operations, serving as a subject matter expert and ensuring compliance with state systems, policies, and procedures;
• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions such as encumbrances, budget adjustments, payment schedules, and funding sources to ensure accuracy and proper fiscal management;
• Develops procurement documents including specifications, purchase orders, and contract lease agreements, while maintaining detailed tracking systems and databases;
• Serves as liaison between internal teams, vendors, and state procurement offices to resolve issues and ensure smooth contract and purchasing processes;
• Analyzes legislation and complex budget reports to assess fiscal impact and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, providing detailed reports to leadership;
• Supports staff development through training and cross-training, while assisting leadership with special projects and contributing to overall operational efficiency.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: MVA/Directors Office/Executive Management Team /East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or a Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3052010100
Position Number(s): 50642698

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:
Shea Malbreaugh
Shea.Malbreaugh@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-4287

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

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at

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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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