Economist 4-B

Economist 4-B  Salary $6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

MVA/SP/219211

Department LDH-Medical Vendor Administration Opening Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date 4/6/2026 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 This position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge Parish Join the Louisiana Department of Health and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of one of the largest Medicaid programs in the country. As the technical and analytical lead for forecasting within Louisiana's $20 billion Medicaid program, you will drive the data and assumptions behind critical budget, policy, and funding decisions that impact over 1.5 million residents. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced economic and financial analysis to real-world healthcare challenges, collaborate across high-level teams, and influence how essential services are planned and sustained—making your work both highly visible and deeply impactful. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in economics plus three years of experience in economics; OR A doctorate in economics plus one year of experience in economics. 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:

Oversees fee-for-service (FFS) expenditure forecasting by provider type and service category, incorporating enrollment, utilization, and unit cost trends Directs analyses of utilization patterns for FFS populations and carve-out services, identifying key cost drivers and ensuring alignment with enrollment forecasts Reviews complex analytical outputs and prepares clear, actionable summaries to support leadership decision-making Develops and maintains baseline managed care forecast models, integrating enrollment inputs, utilization assumptions, and trend analyses Coordinates with managed care teams to ensure consistency in forecasting methodologies and incorporation of programmatic adjustments Provides consultative support on fiscal notes and legislative impact statements, focusing on enrollment and utilization assumptions Reviews fiscal notes for methodological accuracy, consistency with forecasts, and alignment with budget expectations prior to submission Serves as a senior analytical resource to leadership and external partners, including participation in estimating conferences as needed Supervises staff, sets priorities, and conducts technical review of analytical work to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness Performs special analytical projects and related duties to support Medicaid budget development, forecasting, and financial operations

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Medical Vendor Administration /

Financial Management and Operations/ East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:

 This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center:

 3052020202 Position Number(s): 189484

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:

Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.

Pooler@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. Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802