PSP-Program Specialist III

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s Mississippi Law Enforcement Division is seeking a PSP-Program Specialist III in Rankin County to oversee grants funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and support the Impaired Driving Program.

This non-state service, time-limited position will manage program planning, financial oversight, audits, and staff supervision while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, analytical abilities, and problem-solving/decision-making; ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience; agency prefers grant management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• Review sub-grantee practices, policies, and financial statements for compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Identify noncompliance and provide recommendations to support corrective actions and strengthen the program.
• Ensure program planning, financial oversight, operational audits, and staff supervision.
• Support procurement compliance, monitor grant management and expenditures, and mitigate audit findings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

PSP-Program Specialist III in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9062-0729-20261109RANK

0729 - Mississippi Law Enforcement Division

Opening Date

11/10/2026

11/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$76,464.89

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s goal is to make Mississippi a safer place for the state’s three million residents. Our employees perform a variety of tasks, including issuing driver’s licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more. For questions regarding this position please contact [e-mail].

*THIS IS A NON-STATE SERVICE, TIME-LIMITED POSITION.*This job opportunity is in the Public Safety Planning Division, PEARL, MS, in RANKIN COUNTY. This mid-level program will serve under the Impaired Driving Program and will be responsible for managing projects funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The role will provide effective oversight of grants by reviewing sub-grantee practices, policies, and financial statements to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. Additionally, the position will identify areas of noncompliance and provide recommendations to support corrective actions and strengthen the program. This role ensures program planning, financial oversight, operational audits, and staff supervision. It supports procurement compliance, monitors grant management and expenditures, and mitigates risks of noncompliance or audit findings pertaining to the Impaired Driving Program.

What you’ll need to be Successful

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, analytical skills, problem-solving/decision-making skills, and the ability to work well independently.The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with sub-grantees, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications:The agency prefers experience in grant management is preferred but not required.

Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201