VOCA Regional Manager

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's VOCA Regional Manager position in Madison County focuses on coordinating federal and state grant administration for the VOCA Formula Grant Program. The role requires managing compliance, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration to support victim services throughout Mississippi.

The position is time-limited, full-time, and located in Madison County. Candidates should have strong grant management experience, knowledge of federal regulations, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years of experience in grant administration or government programs.
• Experience with VOCA grants or federal/state grant management.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and related grant regulations.
• Ability to prepare, review, and monitor grant budgets and reports.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant administration to ensure compliance with federal/state requirements.
• Build relationships with VOCA subrecipients, MSDH staff, and stakeholders.
• Monitor grant-funded projects, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in developing policies and administrative guidelines.
• Coordinate funding notices using OpenGov, Grants.gov, and JustGrants.
• Collaborate on budget development, reimbursements, and closeout procedures.
• Monitor subrecipient activities, review reports, and ensure compliance with awards.

Skills

Grant management

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Reporting

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

VOCA Regional Manager in 45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$51,693.41 - $79,946.20 Annually

Location

45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9063-0301-20261105Mn

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

11/09/2026

11/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$51,693.41

$79,946.20

About the Agency

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is committed to protecting and advancing the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi.This position is located within the Office Against Interpersonal Violence (OAIV) and supports the administration of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Grant Program, which provides federal funding to state and local organizations delivering essential services to victims of crime.

* This is a time-limited position.* The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a qualified professional to serve as the VOCA Regional Manager within the Office Against Interpersonal Violence in Madison County.This is a Time-Limited (NS-14), Non-State Service position.The position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing federal and state grant administration activities associated with the VOCA Formula Grant Program. The selected applicant will assist with grant management, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, subrecipient monitoring, and the development of collaborative relationships with agencies and organizations providing victim assistance services throughout Mississippi.

Primary responsibilities include

• Oversee grant administration activities to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, grant conditions, and applicable program requirements.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with VOCA subrecipients, MSDH personnel, governmental agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate and monitor grant-funded projects, ensuring program objectives, deliverables, reporting requirements, and deadlines are met.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating program policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between OAIV, state vendors, funding agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate grant funding notices and related administrative activities using OpenGov, Grants.gov, and the U.S. Department of Justice JustGrants system.
• Collaborate with the VOCA Grant Administrator, Budget Director, and Finance and Accounting personnel on budget development, reimbursement requests, expenditures, budget modifications, and grant closeout procedures.
• Monitor subrecipient activities, review financial and programmatic reports, and evaluate compliance with grant award requirements.
• Review VOCA funding allocations, matching requirements, allowable expenditures, and federal financial reporting obligations.
• Provide programmatic guidance and technical assistance to subrecipients regarding documentation, financial accountability, reporting standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate the collection, validation, and submission of monthly and quarterly programmatic data and required federal performance reports.
• Identify compliance concerns, recommend corrective actions, and assist with implementing improvements to strengthen grant accountability.
• Maintain accurate financial and program records and communicate program outcomes to appropriate stakeholders.

This is a time limited position.

What you'll need to be Successful

The successful applicant should demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to administer complex grant-funded programs while maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state requirements. These include: Knowledge of federal and state laws, administrative regulations, and procedures governing grant-funded programs. Understanding of grant financial management, budgeting, expenditure reporting, financial documentation, and subrecipient monitoring. Familiarity with federal grant management systems, accounting software applications, and electronic reporting platforms. Ability to analyze financial information, maintain accurate records, evaluate program performance, and prepare comprehensive reports. Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet established deadlines. Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance, grant conditions, and administrative policies. Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with state, local, and federal officials. Ability to establish productive working relationships with stakeholders, program staff, subrecipients, and community organizations. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 years of experience.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in federal or state grant administration, government program management, or a closely related field, including at least two (2) years involving grant compliance, financial oversight, subrecipient monitoring, or program reporting.
• Preference may also be given to applicants with:Experience administering or monitoring federally funded victim assistance programs, particularly VOCA grants administered through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime.
• Experience interpreting and applying 2 CFR Part 200, 28 CFR Part 94, or comparable federal grant regulations.
• Experience with grant budgeting, reimbursement processing, allowable cost determinations, and financial reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of OpenGov, Grants.gov, JustGrants, or comparable grant management systems.
• Experience preparing federal grant performance reports, monitoring documentation, corrective action plans, or grant closeout reports.

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