Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Did you know that there have been nearly 200 military and veteran-related stamps issued by the US Postal Service?

It's National US Postage Stamp Day, and we're highlighting a stamp created in honor of Louisiana's own Gen. Claire Lee Chennault, best known for his leadership of the Flying Tigers during World War II.

If you're in the Monroe area, check out the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum under the direction of Gen. Chennault's granddaughter Nell Calloway.

For a listing of military and veteran-related stamps, visit https://about.usps.com/publications/pub528.pdf.

June 6, 1944
Omaha Beach · Normandy, France
D-Day

In an effort to gain a foothold in France during World War II, 2,502 Americans lost their lives. Of those killed in action, 33 were from Louisiana.

Two were commissioned officers, seven were non-commissioned officers and 24 were junior enlisted personnel.

The remains of 12 of these men were returned home, while 17 are buried in American cemeteries in France; one in England; and three were never located.

They are: First Lieutenant James Holstun of Gibsland · First Lieutenant Howard Brewster of Ruston · Technical Sergeant Francis Guillory of Eunice · Staff Sergeant Alvin Rainey of New Orleans · Staff Sergeant Clarence Uzee of Lockport · Sergeant George Weil of Rayne · Sergeant Leonard Davis of Sabine Parish · Sergeant John Hall of Oak Grove · Sergeant John Emanus of Sabine Parish · Technician John Bray of New Orleans · Technician Fields Rush of Pineville · Technician John Berlin of New Orleans · Technician Alexander Oakley of New Orleans · Technician 5th Class Royd Keys of Winnsboro · Technician 4th Class Luther Lockey of Shreveport · Machinist Mate Richard Harang of New Orleans · Motor Machinist's Mate Glenn Soap of Shreveport · Corporal Sidney Manuel of Eunice · Corporal Albert Callais · Corporal Frank Cheek of Rapides Parish · Private First Class Bose Kelly of Shreveport · Private First Class Houston Duhon of New Iberia · Private First Class Reginald Brock of Rayville · Private First Class Claude Brownell of Madison Parish · Private First Class Earl Howe of Marksville · Private First Class J.T. Pardue of Union Parish · Private Whitney Faulk of New Orleans · Private Andrew Kling of Dutchtown · Private Joe Peters · Private Simpson Courson of Bastrop · Private Raymond Bell of LaSalle Parish · Private George Baragona of Slidell · Private Sidney DeRise of Rayne

We also honor those who died from injuries sustained on D-Day. We honor those who served in WWII who have gone before us. And we honor those who served who are still with us today.

These men held the same values. They fought side-by-side for the principles this nation was founded upon. They were willing to lay down their own lives, and many did just that. When you see our beautiful flag waving on a windy day, remember this: Those red lines symbolize the blood spilled--the cost of freedom. 80 years later, we will not forget.

Our first-ever Women Veterans Symposium this past Friday was a great success! We had meaningful speakers and excellent dialogue, and most importantly, we honored a host of women veterans.

Thanks to everyone who attended, spoke and manned veteran resource tables! We're looking forward to hosting this event again next year!

REGISTRATION EXTENDED: Women Veterans Symposium this Friday!

Have you RSVP'd for our Women Veterans Symposium yet? If not, you still have some time! Registration is extended through tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29.

There are three options to sign up:
*Online at http://eventbrite.com/e/louisiana-department-of-veterans-affairs-women-veterans-symposium-tickets-901512436967
*By email to [email protected]
*By phone to 225.276.8626

For more information about the event, check out the original news release: https://linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7194696021002575875.

My predecessor, Secretary Joey Strickland, once said that a nation that forgets its veterans will itself soon be forgotten. These words have never been rung truer. The blood spilled by those who paid the ultimate price in service to our nation has ensured that America is the greatest country in the world. We owe a debt of gratitude to those men and women that can never be repaid. -Secretary Charlton Meginley

Bearing this morning’s heat was the least we could do to honor Louisiana’s fallen, and each Gold Star family.

If you can, go by the Capitol to see the 11,000 flags planted in the garden. More importantly, remember that the flags aren’t there as decorations, but are representative of those who paid the price of freedom with their blood.

Special thanks goes out to the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1 and For Our Fallen for hosting the ruck and ceremony, and inviting us to participate.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2024

LDVA TO HONOR FALLEN, REMEMBER LEGACIES FOR MEMORIAL DAY

BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) and the LDVA team will honor Louisiana’s fallen and remember their legacies in observance of Memorial Day at events across the state. LDVA’s five state-run veterans cemeteries will host somber ceremonies memorializing the nearly 10,000 veterans interred at the cemeteries.

Secretary Meginley will deliver opening remarks at the annual Memorial Day Garden of Flags event on Saturday, May 25 at 8:30 a.m. hosted by Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1 on the State Capitol grounds. Secretary Meginley will also speak at VFW Post 3750 in Luling on Monday, May 27 at 6 p.m.

In reflecting on Memorial Day, Secretary Meginley stated, “My predecessor, Secretary Joey Strickland, once said that a nation that forgets its veterans will itself soon be forgotten.” “These words have never been rung truer. The blood spilled by those who paid the ultimate price in service to our nation has ensured that America is the greatest country in the world. We owe a debt of gratitude to those men and women that can never be repaid.”

LDVA’s state-run cemeteries provide a final resting place of honor for veterans to ensure their legacies are preserved for future generations. The cemeteries’ Memorial Day ceremonies will include words of remembrance, prayers and the playing of Taps. Representatives from veterans service organizations will lay wreaths during the ceremonies as well.

Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.
Speaker: BG David Gardner, Commanding General, JRTC and Fort Johnson

Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.
Speaker: Sandy Franks, SMSgt (USAF Retired)

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m.

For more information about our Memorial Day ceremonies, email [email protected] or contact each cemetery directly.

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HAPPENING NOW: Veterans Day at the Capitol! Come out and see us—we’re in Memorial Hall until 3 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2024

LDVA TO HOST INAUGURAL VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL TO HONOR VETERANS, BRING AWARENESS TO VETERANS ISSUES

BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) invites all veterans and veteran supporters to attend LDVA’s inaugural Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will honor Louisiana’s veterans and create awareness of veterans’ issues while providing an opportunity for dialogue with policymakers and other stakeholders.

“Partnerships are critical to the success of LDVA’s mission to advocate for Louisiana’s veterans and their families,” said Secretary Meginley. “Veterans Day at the Capitol creates a platform where veterans can interact with legislators and fellow veterans, as well as state and federal VA leadership, to discuss how we can best serve veterans.”

The event begins at 9 a.m. in Memorial Hall, located between the House and Senate chambers, where 24 veteran resource organizations will man informational tables through 3 p.m. LDVA and USDVA will be represented, as well as traditional and non-traditional organizations including:

Acadiana Veteran Alliance
Alive & Well
American Legion
Blinded Veterans Association
Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana
Disabled American Veterans
Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana Women Veterans
Marine Corps League
Military Order of the Purple Heart
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NextOp Vets
Songs for Survivors
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Start Corporation
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Treatment Courts
Vietnam Veterans of America
Volunteers of America
Women Veterans of the ArkLaTex
Work for Warriors
Wounded Warrior Project

In addition to representation in Memorial Hall, we will hold a Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal ceremony at 10 a.m. in Alario Plaza (House Patio), which is located on the east side of the Capitol nearest to the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park. Guests may also visit the park, and the Old Arsenal Museum, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about Veterans Day at the Capitol, please email [email protected] or call 225.219.5005.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2024

GOV. LANDRY SIGNS HOUSE BILL 385, PROVIDES EDUCATION INCENTIVE FOR LOUISIANA VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

BATON ROUGE, La.—LDVA Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) is proud to announce that Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law House Bill 385 by Rep. Chuck Owen, which makes changes to Title 29 state educational benefits. HB 385 is a key part of LDVA’s efforts to retain service members who are currently stationed in Louisiana, and return those service members who left the state.

“Parents make important decisions centered around their child’s wellbeing every day, and because of this, we must identify barriers and implement change to give our servicemen and women reasons to live in our great state,” said Secretary Meginley. “HB 385 does just that, and I want to thank Rep. Chuck Owen for his support not only as a legislator, but as a fellow veteran as well.”

HB 385 makes a significant change to a veteran’s child’s ability to pursue higher educational goals by reducing a veteran’s residency requirement from two years to one year. This reduction provides an additional incentive to veterans to make Louisiana their home. Perhaps more significantly, if a service member permanently assigned in Louisiana was killed in action, or passed away under the conditions provided in the bill, his or her children receive a free college education. In these instances, the citizens of Louisiana acknowledge we could never repay the price paid by a parent’s ultimate sacrifice, but will do everything we can to provide for that child’s future.

Title 29 is a state educational benefit for children of veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 90% or more; children of veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 100% due to unemployability; and for surviving spouses of deceased veterans.

For more information about Title 29, contact a veterans assistance counselor at a parish veterans service office by using LDVA’s locator at vetaffairs.la.gov/locations, emailing [email protected] or calling 225.219.5000.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2024

LDVA TO HOST WOMEN VETERANS SYMPOSIUM IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN VETERANS DAY

BATON ROUGE, La.—The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) invites all women veterans, and veteran supporters, to attend the Women Veterans Symposium in celebration of Women Veterans Day. The symposium will be held on Friday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 38 in Baton Rouge and offers a comprehensive platform for women veterans offering support, networking opportunities and resources.

“It is very important to recognize the impact of Louisiana’s 30,000 women veterans, not only through their military service, but their service to their families and communities as well,” said Secretary Meginley. “It is our mission to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support. We fulfill the mission by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.”

Louisiana’s American Legion Vice Commander Angela Gomon (USNR Retired) will deliver the keynote speech, which will be accompanied by informational sessions, power talks and a panel discussion with dialogue between speakers and attendees. The event is free of charge and also includes lunch and opportunities to interact with veteran resource organizations.

The purpose of the Women Veterans Symposium is to acknowledge and address the distinctive experiences of women veterans. By bringing together veterans, military organizations, policymakers and support services, the symposium aims to foster a community of empowerment, resilience and advancement. We will strive for positive outcomes including strengthened support networks among women veterans; enhanced awareness and solutions for the unique challenges faced by women veterans; improved access to employment, education and health resources; and empowered women veterans equipped with tools and knowledge for success in civilian life.

The event will be held at American Legion Post 38 located at 151 S. Wooddale Blvd. in Baton Rouge. There is no charge to attend the event; however, attendees must RSVP to Larry Williams by Monday, May 20 by emailing [email protected] or calling 225.276.8626.

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VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL
MAY 20, 2024 · 9 A.M.-3 P.M.

Have you made plans to attend Veterans Day at the Capitol? We would love to see you!

Join us to interact with representatives from these veteran resources!

Acadiana Veteran Alliance · Alive & Well Baton Rouge · American Legion · Blinded Veterans Association · Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1 and Geaux Seven Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America · Disabled American Veterans · Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs · Louisiana Economic Development · Louisiana Women Veterans · Marine Corps League - Department of Louisiana · Department of Louisiana Military Order of the Purple Heart & Auxiliary · NAMI Louisiana · NextOp Veterans · Songs Of Survivors · Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - SLLS · Start Corporation · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Veterans of Foreign Wars ·
Veterans Treatment Courts · Vietnam Veterans of America · Volunteers of America · Women Veterans of the Ark-La-Tex · Work For Warriors Louisiana · Wounded Warrior Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2024

GOVERNOR LANDRY, SECRETARY MEGINLEY RECOGNIZE MILITARY CHILDREN DURING MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

BATON ROUGE, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) joins Gov. Jeff Landry in recognizing all military children in honor of the Month of the Military Child. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, there are more than 1.6 million military children who deserve recognition for their sacrifice as a result of the service of their parents.

“As a father of four daughters, I know firsthand the struggles military children face, specifically having to change schools every two to three years,” said Col. Meginley. “During my 20 years in the Air Force, my oldest daughter attended eight schools before college, which is a burden military children face. In light of this issue, last month, I asked leadership at all Louisiana schools to consider implementing the Purple Star School Program to support the children of service members.”

The Purple Star School Program helps military children adjust to new environments and keeps them on track to be college, workforce and life-ready. Participating schools have a liaison specially trained to handle the unique challenges experienced by military families during their transition to a new school. The liaison also helps teachers better understand special considerations that students from military families may experience.

For more information about the Month of the Military Child, browse the following resources:
• White House’s Month of the Military Child Toolkit for Schools:https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MilitaryChildToolkit.pdf
• U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity: https://www.dodea.edu/month-military-child
• U.S. Department of Defense Military One Source Fact Sheet:https://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Factsheets/CYF-MCFP-MOMC-FactSheet.pdf

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Attached: A proclamation issued by Gov. Jeff Landry recognizing military children and proclaiming April as the Month of the Military Child.

Veterans, have you received your Louisiana Honor Medal?

If not, you can receive yours during a presentation at Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20!

To apply for an honor medal, email [email protected]. All applications must be received by May 13. Medals will only be presented to those who pre-applied and received an approval.

Today, on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor the more than 85,000 Louisianians who served during the Vietnam era.

The generation of Vietnam service members served with patriotism and selflessness, many paying the ultimate price to defend our nation. They returned home honorably, but they were not honored.

At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, we are honored to serve those who served by connecting all veterans with the benefits they have earned. We are grateful for the service of the brave men and women who answered the call.

Vietnam veterans, we honor you, today, and every day. Welcome home!

The Governor’s Fellows Program application is now open.

There will be rolling acceptance until April 15th or until all spots have been filled. For more information and to apply please visit: https://gov.louisiana.gov/page/governors-fellows-program-in-louisiana-government

Veterans: Do you have your Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal?

Col. Meginley and Col. Jerome Buller, our deputy secretary, recently visited Christwood senior living community where they awarded 12 veterans with honor medals during a ceremony surrounded by family and friends.

The Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal was created to recognize and thank Louisiana veterans for their military service. Medals are available to all honorably discharged Louisiana veterans, and to the family of those killed in action.

If your loved one is a veteran who lives in an assisted living or long-term care facility, please contact us about an honor medal presentation.

Apply for an honor medal at vetaffairs.la.gov/honormedal. Questions? Email [email protected].

🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE: VETERANS DAY AT THE CAPITOL 🇺🇸

Join us for Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20!

✅ Interact with LDVA staff and legislators
✅ Louisiana Honor Medal Presentation
✅ Press Conference on Capitol Steps
✅ Veteran Resource Tables in Memorial Hall
✅ Visit the Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park

More detailed information to come. Questions: Email [email protected] or call 225.219.5005.

Want to serve student veterans?

If you are a student veteran, military retiree or military spouse, you could be a college campus Navigator serving Louisiana's student veterans through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' LaVetCorps program!

Currently recruiting for Navigators at public and private college and university campuses including:

Baton Rouge Community College
Delgado Community College (City Park and West Bank campuses)
Fletcher Technical Community College
LSU
LSU Alexandria
Louisiana Tech University
McNeese State University
Nicholls State University
Nunez Community College
Northshore Technical Community College
Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA
Southern University at Shreveport, LA
Tulane University

Navigators earn a $12,000 stipend for their service during the 2023-24 academic year.

Apply today at bit.ly/lavetcorps!

Visit vetaffairs.la.gov/lavetcorps for program information. Still have questions? Email [email protected] or call 225.219.5518.

Want to serve student veterans?

If you are a student veteran, military retiree or military spouse, you could be a college campus Navigator serving Louisiana's student veterans through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' LaVetCorps program!

Currently recruiting for Navigators at public and private college and university campuses including in the Ruston area at Louisiana Tech University.

Navigators earn a $12,000 stipend for their service during the 2023-24 academic year.

Apply today at bit.ly/lavetcorps!

Visit vetaffairs.la.gov/lavetcorps for program information. Still have questions? Email [email protected] or call 225.219.5518.

Want to serve student veterans?

If you are a student veteran, military retiree or military spouse, you could be a college campus Navigator serving Louisiana's student veterans through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' LaVetCorps program!

Currently recruiting for Navigators at public and private college and university campuses including in the Alexandria area at LSU Alexandria.

Navigators earn a $12,000 stipend for their service during the 2023-24 academic year.

Apply today at bit.ly/lavetcorps!

Visit vetaffairs.la.gov/lavetcorps for program information. Still have questions? Email [email protected] or call 225.219.5518.

Want to serve student veterans?

If you are a student veteran, military retiree or military spouse, you could be a college campus Navigator serving Louisiana's student veterans through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' LaVetCorps program!

Currently recruiting for Navigators at public and private college and university campuses including in the New Orleans area at Delgado Community College (City Park and West Bank), Fletcher Technical Community College, Nicholls State University, Northshore Technical Community College, Nunez Community College and Tulane University.

Navigators earn a $12,000 stipend for their service during the 2023-24 academic year.

Apply today at bit.ly/lavetcorps!

Visit vetaffairs.la.gov/lavetcorps for program information. Still have questions? Email [email protected] or call 225.219.5518.

Want to serve student veterans?

If you are a student veteran, military retiree or military spouse, you could be a college campus Navigator serving Louisiana's student veterans through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' LaVetCorps program!

Currently recruiting for Navigators at public and private college and university campuses including in the Shreveport area at Southern University at Shreveport, LA.

Navigators earn a $12,000 stipend for their service during the 2023-24 academic year.

Apply today at bit.ly/lavetcorps!

Visit vetaffairs.la.gov/lavetcorps for program information. Still have questions? Email [email protected] or call 225.219.5518.

Want to serve student veterans?

If you are a student veteran, military retiree or military spouse, you could be a college campus Navigator serving Louisiana's student veterans through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' LaVetCorps program!

Currently recruiting for Navigators at public and private college and university campuses including in the Lake Charles area at McNeese State University.

Navigators earn a $12,000 stipend for their service during the 2023-24 academic year.

Apply today at bit.ly/lavetcorps!

Visit vetaffairs.la.gov/lavetcorps for program information. Still have questions? Email [email protected] or call 225.219.5518.

Want to serve student veterans?

If you are a student veteran, military retiree or military spouse, you could be a college campus Navigator serving Louisiana's student veterans through the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' LaVetCorps program!

Currently recruiting for Navigators at public and private college and university campuses including in the Baton Rouge area at Baton Rouge Community College, LSU and Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA.

Navigators earn a $12,000 stipend for their service during the 2023-24 academic year.

Apply today at bit.ly/lavetcorps!

Visit vetaffairs.la.gov/lavetcorps for program information. Still have questions? Email [email protected] or call 225.219.5518.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1's Camille Alyse Begnaud Military Scholarship for Educational Advancement

The Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana, Chapter 1 are taking applications for the annual Camille Alyse Begnaud Military Scholarship for Educational Advancement. The scholarship is awarded to retired, honorably discharged, active duty or a member of the National Guard or Reserve as a means of financial assistance to aid in achieving educational goals.

To receive an application and detailed submission information, email [email protected]. The application deadline is April 30.

It's National Consumer Protection Week, and the Social Security Administration wants to give you some information to protect yourself from scams!

Here are four basic signs of a scam:

▪️ Scammers pretend to be from an agency or organization you know to gain your trust.
▪️ Scammers say there is a problem or a prize.
▪️ Scammers pressure you to act immediately.
▪️ Scammers tell you to pay in a specific way.

Visit ssa.gov/scam for more information about how scammers try to get your personal information and money.

It’s National Consumer Protection Week, and we need your help to on government imposters. Learn how to spot scams, identify red flags, and report suspicious activity at ssa.gov/scam

🎶Take me out to the ball game🎶

LSU Baseball will honor all servicemen and women during its Military Appreciation Weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday when LSU hosts Xavier (Ohio) at Alex Box Stadium.

Our very own LDVA Secretary, Col. Meginley, will be on hand Friday night to throw out the first pitch!

Veterans, get your discounted $5 ticket at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/offer.fevo.com/2024-lsu-baseball-military-appreciation-weekend-137aff3?fevoUri=2024-lsu-baseball-military-appreciation-weekend-137aff3*2F__;JQ!!CCC_mTA!49N09FMk1SS0v3L2CUwsZ0trwXsvN8zGJS8ec1w_Z_wj6Qr-cS7q9_2jZqfKAm9v0CHpYl_lcao-JSwq9IgkZWK8$.

🚨JOB OPPORTUNITY, VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY🚨

The Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is hiring for a quality control monitor, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

See position information below. To apply, contact GOHSEP on Facebook or by calling 225.925.7500.

The Quality Control Monitor is responsible for conducting special projects, research, analyzing data, preparing statistics, making recommendations based on research findings, and monitoring and coordinating project/program activities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions: Responsible for special projects as assigned by the Assistant Director. Conducts special studies pertaining to the effectiveness of agency/institution programs, and the identification of and solution to problem areas. Assists in the oversight of projects to help the division meet goals and objectives. Plans, organizes, and schedules project/program implementation phases and procedures and develops monitoring and reporting systems to measure project effectiveness. Researches and analyzes data pertinent to work programs and goals and objectives and prepares reports explaining findings and recommendations. Makes recommendations on agency/institution policies, procedures, programs, and directives, which need be review based on research findings. Identifies when a policy change recommendation might affect other internal or external stakeholders as part of their research. Develops handbooks and manuals for participant use and conducts workshops to educate personnel on new systems, policies, and procedures. Evaluates existing programs by gathering information, reviewing files, researching policy, directives, and regulations, conducting surveys and interviews, and contacting agencies/institutions in other states concerning their programs. Composes correspondence and responses to written inquiries and interprets agency administrative directives, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent application. Acts as liaison to other programs, departments, or agencies/institutions and provides guidance in areas of expertise. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures. Knowledge of department operations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Ability to plan and execute systems and organizational analysis and feasibility studies. Ability to conduct research and perform quantitative quality assurance reviews. Ability to research, prepare, and present comprehensive written and oral reports. Ability to organize and conduct meetings and workshops.

Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, general business, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.