Program Auditor II

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Education, seeks a Program Auditor II for the Office of Child Nutrition in Jackson. This is a NON-STATE, TIME-LIMITED position. The role involves desk and field audits, preparing reports, testifying in hearings when required, and frequent overnight travel.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1-4 years of experience, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1-4 years of experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform desk and field audits to verify agency programs.
• Prepare reports of findings and maintain accurate records.
• Testify in court or administrative hearings as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Auditor II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $67,289.11 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9054-0201-20261020HIND

0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM

Opening Date

10/20/2026

10/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$67,289.11

What you'll need to be Successful

This position will require excellent oral and written communication skills.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1-4 years of experience.

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. To inquire about this position, please contact Susie Evans-Gater at [e-mail]. (This is a NON-STATE, TIME LIMITED position).

About the Position

*THIS IS A NON-STATE SERVICE, TIME-LIMITED POSITION.* The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking a Program Auditor II for the Office of Child Nutrition. This position is in the Child and Adult Care Food Program/Summer Food Service Division and requires frequent overnight travel. This is the entry-level of professional program auditor work. Work involves performing desk and field audits to ascertain facts regarding agency programs. Incumbents prepare reports of activities, maintain accurate records of findings, and testify in court or administrative hearings, as necessary. The work requires frequent contact with other governmental agencies, federal partners, professional associations, and the general public.

Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201