What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager 1-A-LDH (Data Analyst) position at LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services?
$5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Baton Rouge, LA
Classified
OAAS/CSH/228057
LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
11/02/2026
11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Join Office of Aging and Adult Services! The Program Manager 1A (Data Analyst) supports the transition and diversion efforts of persons from institutional services to community-based care, specifically the My Place and My Choice Louisiana Programs. The incumbent will play a key role in leading the data collection and analysis efforts to meet the growing reporting requirements for these programs. Responsibilities include extracting data, writing queries, developing programming logic, running reports, manipulating data, and analyzing results relative to the operations of these programs. The incumbent will work directly with My Choice and My Place Louisiana program managers to develop quality and performance measures, management reports, semi-annual reporting to federal partners, and ad hoc requests from executive management.
Minimum Qualifications
Six 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; OR
A 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; OR
An 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive data reporting system for the My Choice Louisiana (MCL) and My Place Louisiana (MPL) programs.
Manage the collection, preparation, organization, analysis, and visualization of program data to support statewide operations.
Monitor program performance metrics, quality indicators, and outcomes to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with federal requirements.
Prepare and generate management reports for field operations and submit required semi-annual reports to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests from LDH leadership, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), and external technical assistance providers.
Collaborate with OAAS program managers, the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), the Office of Technology Services (OTS), and external partners to ensure reporting systems align with federal and judicial requirements.
Conduct research and analyze complex data, trends, legislative changes, and policy developments to provide timely insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
- Experience with data management\analytics tools (Excel, Microsoft Access, R, Python, SQL, SAS, Tableau, etc.)
- 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.
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.
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
Salary : $5,023 - $9,856