Economic Stability Manager 2

Salary

$5,973.00 - $10,766.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

MVA/SAJ/226697

Department

LDH-Medical Vendor Administration

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

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 is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with a Louisiana state agency.

Make a statewide impact! Lead the policy and administration of vital assistance programs that support families and children across Louisiana. This leadership role combines policy expertise, program oversight, staff development, and strategic problem-solving to ensure eligible families receive timely and accurate support. If you're ready to lead meaningful improvements, strengthen program operations, and help shape services that make a difference in the lives of Louisiana families, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:

Eight years of economic stability social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of economic stability social services experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus five years of economic stability social services experience; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field, business, public, or health administration plus four years of economic stability social services experience.

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

Job Duties:

• Direct the statewide administration and oversight of FITAP, KCSP, SNAP E&T, and SNAP Outreach policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

• Analyze legislation, regulations, and program requirements and develop or revise policies and procedures to support consistent program administration.

• Provide technical guidance and policy interpretation to field operations and management to resolve complex program issues and ensure accurate case actions.

• Monitor program performance, Quality Control findings, audits, and corrective actions and develop solutions to address deficiencies and improve program operations.

• Coordinate automated system changes and enhancements with internal and external stakeholders to improve program efficiency and reduce processing errors.

• Lead, supervise, and develop staff by monitoring performance, assessing operational needs, and ensuring effective use of resources and continuity of statewide operations.

• Advise management and collaborate with stakeholders to identify operational barriers and implement solutions that promote timely and accurate access to assistance for eligible families and caregivers.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / Economic Stability / Statewide

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with a Louisiana state agency.

Cost Center: 3052130100

Position Number(s): 50688873

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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:

Samantha Johnson

[email protected]

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

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.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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