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Department

• Supports the LDH Office of Public Health's Bureau of Finance and Operations by providing in-depth financial and operational analysis to guide strategic decision-making and enhance program integrity.

• Leads in the analysis of financial and operational data; contributing to financial planning efforts.

• Collaborates across the Bureau and Office to ensure accurate data reporting, efficient operations, and compliance with federal and state requirements.

• Leads in the analysis of financial transactions and processes to identify areas for efficiency and effectiveness improvement for the Bureau of Finance and Operations (BFO)

• Provides support and guidance to maximize funding through the cost allocation process and utilization of resources.

• Ensures compliance with cost allocation policy, including tracking, monitoring, and correction of improper cost allocation.

• Leads the development of tracking and reporting tools to assist in monitoring OPH grant and contract activities.

• Supports data-driven decision-making by providing insights into grant performance and utilization trends.

• Prepares financial, programmatic or administrative reports as requested by Office of Public Health management and leadership.

• Provides administrative support to the OPH Budget, Revenue, Grants Management and Operations and Support Services Unit

• Develops training materials and modules to facilitate training with program staff on fiscal responsibilities, reporting timelines, and procedural updates.

• Provides support for consistent internal reviews of all fee collections, fee schedules, and provider enrollment activities through collaboration with LDH Medicaid, safety audits, and property and inventory control for the Office of Public Health.

• Monitors subrecipient contracts and support risk assessment and audit preparedness.

• Ensures consistency in documentation and reporting across all program areas.

• Works on special projects as assigned by LDH functional manager.

• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of the degree.

• Minimum 4 years professional experience in cost or financial analysis.

• Minimum 3 years professional experience preparing reports.

• Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.

• Great attention to detail and follow up.

• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.

• Proficient in the use of analytics software (Tableau, MS Power BI, SAS, etc) and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED:

• Advanced degree.

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in cost or financial analysis.

• Minimum 4 years professional experience preparing reports.

• Minimum 2 years professional experience in financial auditing.

• Relevant industry certifications.

SALARY: 80-90k

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;

• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;

• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive 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.