Medicaid Program Manager 4

Salary $7,046.00 - $13,825.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OS/DRT/221139

Department LDH-Office of Secretary Opening Date 05/14/2026 Closing Date 5/28/2026 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 State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Make a statewide impact with the Louisiana Department of Health as the Health Standard Sections (HSS) Statewide Program Manager, leading emergency preparedness coordination for healthcare facilities across Louisiana. This high-level leadership role offers the opportunity to develop emergency planning strategies, collaborate with federal, state, and local partners, and help protect communities during natural disasters, public emergencies, and critical response events. If you are a driven leader with experience in emergency preparedness, disaster response, and building strong community partnerships, this is your chance to serve in a mission-focused role that directly supports the health and safety of Louisiana residents statewide. Minimum Qualifications Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above: Eight 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 five 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 five 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 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.

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:

Directs and manages statewide Emergency Preparedness (EP) operations, programs, and staff to ensure compliance with CMS, LDH, state, and federal regulations and achievement of departmental goals and objectives. Develops, implements, and oversees emergency preparedness policies, operational plans, and response protocols for healthcare providers statewide related to disasters and public health emergencies. Provides regulatory guidance, strategic direction, and subject matter expertise to healthcare providers, LDH leadership, and emergency response partners regarding emergency preparedness planning and disaster response activities. Coordinates and collaborates with federal, state, local, and community partners, including emergency management agencies and healthcare facilities, to support statewide emergency response initiatives and training efforts. Supervises high-level professional staff, establishes performance expectations, conducts evaluations, oversees personnel actions, and ensures staff development and operational efficiency within assigned programs. Oversees the statewide management and continuous improvement of Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness plans and the Certified Nurse Aide/Direct Service Worker Registry, including policy development, case monitoring, and process enhancements. Participates in and provides leadership during emergency response activities, including mobilization of personnel, resources, and healthcare support services, while preparing verbal and written reports related to disaster operations and outcomes.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of the Secretary /

Health Standards/ East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:

This position will be filled as a Probationary appointment

Cost Center:

3071040205 Position Number(s): 50630569

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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:

Deanda Thymes Deanda.

Thymes@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton 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