Medicaid Program Monitor

Medicaid Program Monitor  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

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS 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 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 a Probationary 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. Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802