OAS Business Management Specialist
Location: Baton Rouge, La · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-08-19 ·
Reference: R-002124
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Department
OPH-Office of the Assistant Secretary
Job Summary
Job Description
Serves as a business management and project management resource within the
Office of Public Health's (OPH), Office of Assistant Secretary
supporting the Center for Finance and Administration (CFA).
Provides high-level strategic support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Finance and Administration.
Serves as the primary or associate contract monitor, as designated, for
special, high-priority, or executive-level contracts on behalf of the
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance and Administration.
Researches and analyzes complex operational, financial, administrative,
and organizational issues; develops recommendations and decision
materials; coordinates center-wide priorities and executive initiatives;
monitors follow-up on key actions; and serves as a central point of
coordination to ensure alignment and execution across teams.
Leads the development, implementation, revisions, and monitoring of CFA
business plans, project work plans, operational plans, and performance
measures.
Identifies emerging operational issues and independently researches
potential solutions, evaluates alternatives, and presents recommendations
to leadership for consideration.
Conducts business process reviews and operational assessments and develops
recommendations to improve workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and
strengthen controls.
Evaluates organizational outcomes, performance data, and operational
information and recommends strategies, policies, procedures, and process
improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
Independently manages complex, cross-functional projects and business
initiatives. Identifies potential barriers and develops recommendations
for resolution or escalation to leadership.
Works collaboratively with programs, regional offices, finance, budget,
contracts, human resources, information technology, and other stakeholders
to analyze business needs and coordinate implementation of CFA and OAS
initiatives.
Develops and maintains project and operational tracking mechanisms,
dashboards, reports, and other management tools to monitor performance,
identify trends, and give timely and actionable information.
Reviews project deliverables, business requirements, recommendations,
reports, and other work products from other staff/teams for accuracy,
completeness, and quality before submission.
Facilitates and leads meetings involving multiple program offices,
bureaus, and stakeholders. Establishes agendas, documents decisions and
action items, assigns responsibilities, and follows up to ensure timely
completion of commitments.
Develops executive-level briefings, status reports, decision documents,
business cases, presentations, and other materials.
Conducts post-implementation reviews and develops recommendations for
sustaining improvements, addressing identified deficiencies, and
strengthening future project and business management practices.
Supports change management activities associated with implementation of
new systems, policies, processes, organizational structures, and business
practices, including stakeholder communication, implementation planning,
and transition activities.
Performs other duties and special assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED :
Bachelor's Degree, or Associates degree with 3 years professional
experience, or 6 years professional experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum 4 years professional experience in project management, business
management, operations, financial management, program administration,
organizational improvement, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years professional experience in government, military, public
health, healthcare, or another highly regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience independently managing complex projects or
business initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing
priorities, and established deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership
at multiple organizational levels and work collaboratively across
organizational units.
Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management
skills.
Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to
Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to
independently manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.
DESIRED:
Minimum 5 years professional experience in project management, business
management, operations, financial management, program administration,
organizational improvement, or a related field.
Minimum 4 years professional experience in government, military, public
health, healthcare, or another highly regulated environment.
Minimum 2 years professional experience managing financial, budgetary,
fiscal, or operational projects, analyzing business processes, identifying
operational issues, and/or developing practical recommendations for
improvement.
Minimum 2 years professional experience developing or implementing
policies, procedures, business processes, internal controls, or
organizational improvement initiatives.
CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, OPM3, Lean Six Sigma, or other
relevant professional certification.
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 LSU
New Orleans;
Names and contact information of three references;
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be
considered.
Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.
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.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the
candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may
be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
LSU 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.
