Program Manager 1--A--LDH (Innovative Care Initiative Manager)

*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**](https://ldh.la.gov/) The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is seeking a collaborative and innovative professional to support the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a statewide initiative focused on strengthening healthcare access and sustainability in Louisiana's rural communities. In this role, you will collaborate with healthcare providers, health systems, payers, and community partners to develop innovative care models, improve health outcomes, and advance transformative initiatives that benefit communities across Louisiana. If you're driven to improve healthcare delivery and create meaningful change for communities across Louisiana, we encourage you to apply and be part of this transformative effort. ***This position is filled as a Job Appointment (JA), a temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months. Selection into this position does not constitute a permanent appointment, and continued employment beyond the appointment period is not guaranteed.*** 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found [here.](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=169280)**Job Duties:** - Support the development and implementation of innovative care delivery and value-based care initiatives. - Work with providers, payers, health systems, and community organizations to improve care coordination and outcomes. - Monitor program performance, quality measures, utilization trends, and financial results. - Assist with development of pilot programs, grant opportunities, and payment reform strategies. - Facilitate stakeholder engagement and support participating organizations. - Prepare analyses, reports, and recommendations for executive leadership. **Position-Specific Details:** **Preferred Experience/Skills** - Experience with value-based care, population health, care management, or alternative payment models. - Experience working with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Clinically Integrated Networks (CINs), Independent Practice Associations (IPAs), or healthcare consulting organizations. - Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare payment systems. - Understanding of provider reimbursement methodologies, healthcare finance, and revenue cycle operations. - Experience with payer-provider contracting, quality improvement, utilization…