Grants Program Manager, Homeland Security (Meth/Heroin)

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Homeland Security Meth/Heroin Grants Program Manager in Rankin County to oversee the full grant lifecycle, from development to closeout, for drug enforcement initiatives.

The role requires coordinating with federal, state, and local partners, managing budgets, performance reports, audits, and ensuring compliance to deliver measurable public safety outcomes. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Pearl, Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience.
• Experience with federal grants program management preferred.
• Strong data management, budgeting, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, administration, coordination, and evaluation of grant-funded initiatives.
• Prepares budgets, expenditure monitoring, and performance reporting.
• Coordinates with federal, state, and local partners on enforcement and prevention initiatives.
• Maintains grant records and supports audits.
• Develops and submits financial and performance reports.
• Identifies opportunities for additional grant funding.
• Ensures compliance with grant terms and regulations.

Skills

Information Management

Attention to Detail

Data Entry

Productivity

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MAGIC

Job description

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Homeland Security Meth/Heroin Grants Program Manager in Rankin County to oversee the full grant lifecycle, from development to closeout, for drug enforcement initiatives.

The role requires coordinating with federal, state, and local partners, managing budgets, performance reports, audits, and ensuring compliance to deliver measurable public safety outcomes. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Pearl, Mississippi.