Program Specialist Team Leader

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking a Program Specialist Team Leader to oversee grants management for IDEA grant programs in the Grants Management office in Jackson, MS. This full-time role focuses on reconciliation, fund approvals, and coordinating with program offices to ensure smooth grant operations.

The position requires excellent oral and written communication, a bachelor’s degree, and 5–7 years of experience. Location is 25 - Hinds County, MS, with annual salary as posted.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to Grants Management IDEA grant programs.
• Reconciling Grant Programs.
• Assisting with Single Audit Resolutions.
• Coordinating with program offices in support of the grant programs.
• Assisting with the Approval of Request for Funds.
• Provide guidance and oversight to program staff responsible for IDEA federal grant programs.
• Coordinate and monitor grant management activities to ensure compliance with fiscal and requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between program office and fiscal management to maintain consistentimplementation of agency-wide processes.
• Support training, technical assistance, and process improvement initiatives related to grant operations.
• Financial and data reporting relating to USDA food nutrition service programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Specialist Team Leader in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$56,345.82 - $87,141.35 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9064-0201-20260914Hs

0201 - EDUCATION - CONSOLIDATED PROGRAM

Opening Date

09/14/2026

9/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$56,345.82

$87,141.35

What you'll need to be Successful

This position will require excellent oral and written communication skills.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 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 Michael Gibbons at [e-mail].

About the Position

The Mississippi Department of Education is seeking to employ a Program Specialist Team Leader in the office of Grants Management. This position will have the responsibility of:

• Providing assistance to Grants Management IDEA grant programs.


• Reconciling Grant Programs.


• Assisting with Single Audit Resolutions.


• Coordinating with program offices in support of the grant programs.


• Assisting with the Approval of Request for Funds.


• Provide guidance and oversight to program staff responsible for IDEA federal grant programs.


• Coordinate and monitor grant management activities to ensure compliance with fiscal and requirements.


• Serve as a liaison between program office and fiscal management to maintain consistentimplementation of agency-wide processes.


• Support training, technical assistance, and process improvement initiatives related to grant operations.


• Financial and data reporting relating to USDA food nutrition service programs.

(This is a NON-STATE, TIME LIMITED position).

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