Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Technology Innovation Initiative Manager)

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.This position may be filled in East Baton Rouge Parish.Make a meaningful impact on the health of rural communities across Louisiana by joining the Louisiana Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability at the Louisiana Department of Health. This team leads innovative initiatives designed to strengthen community health systems, expand access to high-quality care, and promote healthier lifestyles in underserved areas. Working across major federal and state-funded programs managing more than $250 million in grants, you’ll help advance transformative strategies, policy improvements, and data-driven solutions that support sustainable health care in rural Louisiana. If you are passionate about improving access to care and driving lasting change in communities that need it most, we encourage you to apply.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; ORSix 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; ORA 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; ORAn 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 Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundJob Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:

Develop and implement statewide plans, policies, and procedures to support technology innovation initiatives within the Rural Health Transformation Program grant.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of grant-funded strategies, ensuring timelines, milestones, deliverables, and budget requirements are met throughout all CMS implementation stages.
Manage initiatives to modernize technology infrastructure in rural health systems, including implementation of a state-managed electronic health record, remote monitoring expansion, and digital literacy efforts.
Ensure compliance with CMS regulations and grant requirements by monitoring program activities and verifying that sub-grantees align with established goals, funding criteria, and reporting standards.
Prepare grant reports, briefings, and resource materials related to technology innovation initiatives for leadership, advisory councils, and federal reporting requirements.
Conduct research on emerging rural health technology models at the state and national level and provide recommendations to leadership to inform program strategy and improvements.
Provide technical assistance and consultation to current and prospective sub-grantees through webinars, training sessions, and on-site visits to support successful grant participation.
Serve as contract monitor for approximately 50 sub-grantees, overseeing milestone progress, performance metrics, and compliance with cooperative agreements and funding requirements.
Collaborate with internal teams, including budget, procurement, and data staff, as well as external partners such as Medicaid and the Office of Technology Services to support program implementation.
Coordinate engagement with healthcare providers, academic partners, payers, and community stakeholders to advance technology innovation strategies and strengthen rural health systems.

The ideal candidate should have experience working with electronic health records, including expertise in interoperability and data exchange processes.Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of the Secretary / Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability / East Baton Rouge ParishAppointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).Cost Center: 3071220300Position Number(s): 50693055, 50693056How 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 McCollumLA Department of Health (LDH)Division of Human ResourcesPO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477This 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 .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 atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (

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), among others01This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking “Yes” that you understand this is a temporary position.

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