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NEOGOV · 12 hours ago

Medicaid Program Manager 1--A

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$5,023/mo - $9,856/mo

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Louisiana Department of Health, which aims to protect and promote health for all residents. The Medicaid Program Manager 1--A will oversee financial and operational aspects of Medicaid programs, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Performs daily financial management and operational oversight for assigned budget units, including tracking expenditures, evaluating budget adjustments, verifying revenue sources, and maintaining cost allocation plans

Supports section leadership with strategic initiatives and special projects by conducting fiscal research, improving processes, preparing guidance materials, and producing reports for executive decision-making

Collects, verifies, and prepares data for the annual BHSF budget request, including developing briefing materials, presentations, and reviewing budget submissions for alignment with Medicaid goals and regulatory standards

Analyzes proposed federal, state, and local legislation to assess fiscal impacts, prepares recommendations for leadership, and ensures compliance with relevant policies

Prepares and distributes monthly budget monitoring and projection reports, identifies trends and potential surpluses or deficits, and collaborates with leadership on necessary adjustments

Coordinates budget processes for contracts, including reviewing funding requests, preparing budget documents, performing procurement functions, and assisting with special projects and representation at state and federal meetings

Qualification

Budget managementFinancial oversightHealth services experienceData analysisProcurement functionsStrategic initiativesCompliance monitoringReport preparation

Required

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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.

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).