Public Relations Specialist II
Salary
$43,509.31 - $59,390.21 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9112-0665-20260608HND1
Department
0665 - MEDICAID DIVISION
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$43,509.31
Agency Maximum Salary
$59,390.21
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
This position is with the Mississippi Division of Medicaid and is located in Hinds County. The official MSPB classification title is Public Relations Specialist II. The working title for this position is Transforming Maternal Health Training and Communications Lead. This is a full-time, time-limited, Non-State Service (X-16) position. The incumbent will support the design, implementation, training, and communication of maternal health transformation initiatives within the Mississippi Division of Medicaid. This position integrates public policy, communications, stakeholder engagement, provider training, and outreach activities to support the Transforming Maternal Health Model and advance maternal health outcomes in Mississippi. Duties include translating complex policy, regulatory, and program information into clear guidance and communication materials; supporting provider engagement and training; assisting with reports, federal deliverables, state plan amendment materials, website content, outreach tools, presentations, and stakeholder communications; and coordinating with internal teams, healthcare providers, managed care organizations, community partners, and accountable entities. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, organization, attention to detail, collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex health policy and program information to diverse audiences.
What youll need to be Successful
To be successful in this position, the applicant should demonstrate strong communication, training, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex policy and program information into clear, actionable guidance. The successful candidate should be collaborative, organized, detail-oriented, and able to support maternal health initiatives through provider engagement, strategic outreach, training development, and cross-functional partnership. The successful candidate should also be able to manage multiple priorities, prepare high-quality written materials, communicate with diverse audiences, support digital and traditional communications, and assist with data-informed presentations and outreach materials.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years of experience. Hiring agency's preferred qualifications: The hiring agency prefers applicants with a Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Communications, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Preference may also be given to applicants with experience in Medicaid, maternal health initiatives, value-based care models, health equity, quality improvement, provider training, technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, digital communications, website content management, social media campaigns, and federal reporting requirements. The hiring agency also prefers applicants with knowledge of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance, Medicaid managed care, maternal health disparities, and population health strategies. Proficiency with presentation, design, and data visualization tools such as PowerPoint, Canva, Tableau, or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Characteristics of Work
This is professional public relations, communications, training, and stakeholder engagement work involving the development and dissemination of information related to agency programs, services, and initiatives. The incumbent develops communication materials, supports training and outreach strategies, assists with website and digital content, prepares presentations and reports, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and translates complex program or policy information into clear, accessible materials for targeted audiences.
Examples of Work
Examples of work include supporting the development and execution of communication strategies for maternal health initiatives; preparing written guidance, reports, presentations, newsletters, toolkits, flyers, website content, social media content, and other outreach materials; translating policy, regulatory, and program information into clear communication products; assisting with provider training materials, onboarding resources, and technical assistance documents; coordinating engagement with healthcare providers, managed care organizations, community-based organizations, accountable entities, and other stakeholders; supporting stakeholder meetings, workgroups, listening sessions, and training workshops; collaborating with analytics teams to convert data into narratives, infographics, dashboards, and briefing materials; assisting with reports, state plan amendment materials, federal deliverables, and quality improvement communications; and performing related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Please note: This position is identified as Non-State Service X-16 and time-limited. Unless otherwise provided by law, the appointing authority determines job qualifications for non-state service employees. The agency should ensure the selected applicant meets any education, experience, licensure, certification, federal program, grant, or operational requirements established for the position.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include developing and supporting communication strategies for maternal health transformation initiatives; preparing clear and accessible written materials, reports, presentations, guidance documents, training materials, website content, social media content, and outreach tools; translating complex policy, regulatory, program, and data information for internal and external audiences; coordinating provider and stakeholder engagement activities; assisting with training design, onboarding resources, technical assistance, and workshop facilitation; collaborating with program, policy, external affairs, provider relations, and analytics staff; supporting federal deliverables, state plan amendment materials, reports, dashboards, and briefing materials; maintaining accurate and culturally responsive communications; managing multiple priorities and deadlines; and performing related communications, training, outreach, and public relations duties as assigned.
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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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
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