Deputy Administrators - Tier III (Chief Policy and Strategy Officer) 8860

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks a Deputy Administrator – Tier III (Chief Policy and Strategy Officer) to lead policy, strategy, and cross-agency initiatives within the Division of Executive Services. This senior role directs statewide programs and collaborates with executives to anticipate legislative shifts and operational risks.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and seven+ years of progressive leadership experience, with a proven track record in policy innovation and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field and seven+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policy and strategic initiatives across a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency's policy and strategic direction aligning with long-term vision.
• Drive modernization and efficiency across programs and operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and divisions to advance legislative agenda and policy ideas.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy expertise

Data-driven decision making

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Education

Master’s degree in Public Policy/Public Administration/Business Administration/Organizational Development

Job description

Deputy Administrators - Tier III (Chief Policy and Strategy Officer) 8860 in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9992-0649-20261015hinds

Opening Date

10/15/2026

10/22/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$100,000.00

$125,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Executive Services and will be located in STATE OFFICE. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is seeking a dedicated, results-driven Chief Policy and Strategy Officer to serve the agency in ensuring effective, forward-thinking delivery of services to the people of Mississippi. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change across a large state agency, championing creative solutions to complex challenges and promoting efficiency, responsiveness, and accountability. This individual is a high-level member of senior leadership responsible for aligning the agency’s long-term vision, legislative agenda, and operational policies.The MDHS Chief Policy and Strategy Officer is a senior-level role that directs an office with statewide and national responsibilities and impact. As Chief Policy and Strategy Officer, you will work directly with agency leadership and collaborate across programmatic divisions to identify opportunities for improvement and modernization of operations, strengthening of partnerships, and development of policy ideas into tangible results. You will spearhead innovation efforts through integration of new methods, policies, and procedures related to MDHS programs.You will serve as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies and other stakeholder entities to coordinate activities and information sharing and to break down internal and external silos. Your role will include advanced conflict resolution, assisting your team and the public in resolving conflicts and issues or concerns in situations such as filing claims, resolving grievances, and investigating complaints. You will also share the external relations function of the agency with the Office of Communications to develop public-facing educational and information initiatives as well as internal agency-wide educational and information initiatives. You will also monitor political, economic, social and environmental trends to anticipate legislative shifts or operational risks that could impact the agency.The MDHS Chief Policy and Strategy Officer will function as a true thought partner to executive management and may report directly to the Executive Director or to an MDHS Deputy Executive Director.

What you'll need to be Successful

Strategic leadership and vision, policy expertise and innovation, collaborative problem-solving, operational insight, advanced communication and relationship building, conflict resolution and issue management, data-driven decision making with executive-level partnership.

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field and seven or more years of successful, progressive related experience, including line or functional supervision.

Address

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201