Program Specialist II

Program Specialist II

Salary

$33,600.00 - $47,239.92 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9061-0665-20260928Hs

Department

0665 - MEDICAID DIVISION

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$33,600.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$47,239.92

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience.

About the Agency

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid responsibly provides access to quality health coverage for vulnerable Mississippians. Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible, low-income populations in Mississippi. These populations include children, low-income families, pregnant women, the aged and disabled.

About the Position

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Identifying and updating valid Third-Party Liability (TPL) policies: Assist with reviewing and identifying potential third-party insurance coverage and ensuring that valid TPL policy information is accurately updated in the Medicaid system. This work directly supports the Medicaid programs responsibility to identify liable third parties and ensure Medicaid remains the payer of last resort. • Financial reporting: Produce, maintain, and review financial reports related to TPL activities, including reports used to monitor recoveries, payments, and other financial activity. The position assists in ensuring that financial information is accurate, timely, and available to management for monitoring and decision-making purposes. • Special projects: Perform special projects and assignments at the direction of managers to support program operations, process improvements, data reviews, reporting requirements, and other TPL initiatives. These assignments may require researching information, analyzing data, coordinating with various staff, and developing or maintaining documentation. • Program and operational support: Provide assistance to managers and program staff in monitoring workloads, resolving discrepancies, researching TPL-related issues, and coordinating information necessary to support daily operations and program requirements. • Data and records management: Assist with maintaining accurate program records, reviewing information for completeness and accuracy, and identifying discrepancies that may require correction or additional research. • Other duties as assigned: Perform additional duties and responsibilities necessary to support the operational and programmatic needs of the Office of Recovery and the Third-Party Liability program.

What youll need to be Successful

The position requires a combination of administrative, analytical, technical, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to effectively support the Third-Party Liability program and the Office of Recovery. The following skills are essential to successfully perform the duties of the position: 1. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills • Ability to review and analyze information from multiple sources to identify discrepancies, missing information, or potential errors. • Ability to analyze data and recognize trends, inconsistencies, and issues requiring management attention. • Ability to resolve routine problems independently and appropriately escalate complex or unusual issues. 2. Financial and Reporting Skills • Ability to compile, organize, review, and validate financial data. • Ability to produce accurate recurring and ad hoc financial reports. • Ability to use spreadsheets and other reporting tools to organize and analyze financial information. 4. Computer and Technical Skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. • Ability to create, maintain, and manipulate spreadsheets containing program and financial data. 5. Organizational and Time-Management Skills • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and competing deadlines. • Ability to independently manage assigned projects and maintain appropriate documentation of work performed. 6. Communication Skills • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with managers, coworkers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. Successful performance of this position requires the ability to move beyond routine administrative tasks and apply program knowledge, analytical skills, independent judgment, financial reporting skills, and problem-solving abilities to support the day-to-day operations of the Third-Party Liability program. The employee must be able to work independently, accurately interpret information, identify issues, complete special projects, and provide reliable information to management for program oversight and decision-making.

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Health/Prescription Insurance

Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• 8th grade
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associates Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade

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How many years of experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

Required Question

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone 601-359-1406

601-359-1406

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi