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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.

Be part of something bigger. Join the Bureau of Health Services Financing (BHSF)the powerhouse behind Louisiana's Medicaid programwhere your work directly impacts millions of lives. As the largest budget unit in the state, managing over $14 billion in funding and operating across 19 sections and 28 dynamic programs, BHSF offers unmatched scale, complexity, and opportunity. From innovative Managed Care programs like Healthy Louisiana to critical services in behavioral health and dental care, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery. If you're driven, detail-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful difference on a statewide level, this is your chance to step into a career with purpose and impact.

Minimum Qualifications

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; OR 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 Duties And Other Information

Job Duties:

Supervises and directs staff engaged in contracts and procurement activities, providing daily guidance, assigning work, and ensuring timely, accurate completion in compliance with policies and regulations.

Develops goals, objectives, and strategic plans for the Director's Office Contracts and Procurement section while overseeing all procurement operations for the BHSF Bienville office.

Establishes and maintains tracking and control systems to monitor procurement activities, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations and internal policies.

Oversees analysis of procurement actions to identify cost-saving opportunities and support efforts to reduce administrative expenditures.

Provides expert guidance on complex contracts, amendments, and procurement methods; interprets applicable laws and serves as liaison with the Office of State Procurement.

Leads and supports BHSF programs in developing and processing contracts, RFPs, and cooperative purchasing agreements, including planning timelines, identifying procurement methods, and ensuring efficient system utilization.

Represents executive leadership in meetings and projects, supports section operations as needed, and manages staff performance through evaluations, training, conflict resolution, and personnel actions.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Director's Office/Exec Manage Team / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment and Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3052010100

Position Number(s): 143489