Economic Development Specialist II

Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Development Authority is seeking an Economic Development Specialist II for a time-limited role supporting CDBG-DR recovery initiatives in Mississippi. The position is full-time, based in Jackson, and eligible for state benefits.

You will review project files, assist with intake and eligibility, coordinate with local governments and subrecipients, and prepare documentation for management reviews and audits to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in economic development or grant administration.
• Experience with federal or state grant programs preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with local governments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordination of eligible CDBG-DR projects.
• Review project files for compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate with governments, subrecipients, and stakeholders.
• Prepare status updates and supporting documentation for audits.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Grant administration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Economic Development Specialist II | Mississippi State Government Jobs

Full-Time

Job Number

9320-0411-20261030H

0411 - MDA-MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Opening Date

11/02/2026

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$51,693.41

$55,650.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state's lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand, and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment, and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association.

This is a Time-Limited position. This is professional programmatic work supporting MDA’s administration and delivery of Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. The incumbent assists with project intake, eligibility review, documentation, performance tracking, and coordination with local governments, subrecipients, and other stakeholders to support timely and compliant recovery activities.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the planning, implementation, and daily coordination of eligible CDBG-DR recovery projects and activities.
• Review project files to confirm required documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent with eligibility, approval, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with local governments, subrecipients, partners, and other stakeholders on project scopes, milestones, reporting deadlines, and required follow-up.
• Track project status, performance measures, deliverables, and timelines to support timely implementation and accurate reporting.
• Assist with desk reviews, monitoring activities, documentation requests, and follow-up on findings or corrective actions.
• Prepare status updates, summaries, and supporting documentation for management review, federal monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders regarding approved plans, policies, procedures, and applicable federal grant requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support MDA’s recovery, compliance, and program delivery objectives.

What you'll need to be Successful

A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a grant-funded environment. The candidate should be able to interpret and apply program requirements, maintain accurate documentation, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and support timely project implementation while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal guidelines.Strong written communication, organization, and attention to detail are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. — Hiring Agency Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and one (1) to three (3) years of related experience in economic development, grant administration, project coordination, or a related field.Preferred experience includes supporting federal or state grant-funded programs, reviewing project or compliance documentation, coordinating with local governments or stakeholders, and tracking project milestones, deliverables, or performance measures.

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