Python Data Analyst Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OAAS/DPT/224061
Department: LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 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 position may be filled in the following parish(es): East Baton Rouge Parish
Turn data into meaningful change as a Program Manager 1A (Data Analyst)! Support the transition and diversion efforts of persons from institutional services to community-based care, specifically the My Place and My Choice Louisiana Programs. This is a program manager level position requiring the incumbent to play a key role in leading the data collection and analysis efforts to meet the growing reporting requirements for these programs. Responsibilities include extracting data, writing queries, developing programming logic, running reports, manipulating data, building dashboards, and analyzing results relative to the operations of these programs. The incumbent will work directly with My Choice and My Place Louisiana program managers to develop quality and performance measures, management reports, semi-annual reporting to federal partners, and ad hoc requests from executive management.
If you're passionate about data analytics and using insights to improve programs that make a difference in people's lives, this is an excellent opportunity to create lasting impact.
The incumbent should demonstrate the following skillset:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Writing complex computer code experience
• Experience with data management\analytics tools (R, Python, SQL, SAS, Tableau, Power BI, etc.) Preferably, experience programming SQL queries

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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Develop and manage reporting systems for the My Choice Louisiana and My Place Louisiana programs, ensuring accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of program data.
• Extract, analyze, and interpret data to produce quality metrics, performance measures, management reports, dashboards, and required state and federal reports.
• Collaborate with program managers, the Office of Behavioral Health, the Office of Technology Services, and external partners to ensure data systems support program goals and reporting requirements.
• Monitor data quality, track program outcomes, and recommend system enhancements and process improvements based on data analysis, legislative changes, and policy updates.
• Prepare and respond to ad hoc data requests, research assignments, and executive-level reporting needs to support organizational decision-making.
• Provide technical expertise by developing queries, manipulating complex datasets, and translating analytical findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Support compliance with state, federal, and grant reporting requirements by maintaining accurate data, preparing required documentation, and responding to internal and external inquiries related to program operations.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters - AD RESEARCH & QUALITY-SO / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3201020700
Position Number(s): 50673148
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.
For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE
Contact Information:
Debbie Parris-Thymes
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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Job Appointment only: This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking "Yes" that you understand this is a temporary position.

• YES

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Are you able to travel on state business? (i.e. Do you have a valid driver's license, minimum liability coverage on your vehicle, as required by Louisiana law, and no major moving violations in the past 12 months?)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with SAS, Tableau, SQL, R, STATA, or PYTHON? Type N/A for no experience
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Do you have experience using relational databases? Type N/A for no experience
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Do you experience creating dashboards? What software do you prefer? Type N/A for no experience
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Do you experience working with SharePoint? If so, what do you do in SharePoint? Type N/A for no experience
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Do you have experience using Geographic Information System Mapping? What is your level of expertise? Type N/A for no experience
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*Nepotism: To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
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