Deputy Director - Tier III

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 92,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, Medicaid Division, is seeking a fully qualified financial leader to manage budgeting, accounting, and compliance for a large public healthcare program. The role emphasizes governance, policy adherence, and cross-agency collaboration in a complex regulatory environment.

The position requires strong financial management skills, experience leading a financial team within a state agency or healthcare setting, and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A background in finance or accounting and compliance with federal and state law/regulations.
• Experience managing a financial team in a state agency or healthcare setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust-based, collaborative governance across the financial enterprise.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative programs and oversee development of program improvements.
• Analyze complex fiscal and operational data.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to the program and policies of the Medicaid agency.
• Interact with and negotiate with other state officials, legislative officials and advocacy groups.
• Communicate effectively.

Job description

State of Mississippi

$91,555.33 - $155,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9991-0665-202060922H

0665 - MEDICAID DIVISION

Opening Date

09/23/2026

9/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$91,555.33

$155,000.00

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.

What you'll need to be Successful

A background in finance or accounting and compliance with federal and state law/regulations is required. Experience managing a financial team in either a state agency or healthcare setting would be beneficial to the candidate.

• Ability to promote trust-based, collaborative team efforts and governance across all aspects of the financial enterprise.
• Ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative programs and oversee development of program improvements.
• Ability to analyze complex fiscal and operational data.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to the program and policies of the Medicaid agency.
• Ability to interact with and negotiate with other state officials, legislative officials and advocacy groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of experience in management of a complex financial organizationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCPA or CGFM is considered beneficial but not requiredMS state agency management or healthcare financial management is considered beneficial but not required

Employer State of Mississippi

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