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The Mississippi Division of Medicaid is soliciting applications for an Administrator of Agency Appeals and Hearings under RFA #20260609, with applications due June 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

The position requires a minimum bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, five years of direct management experience, relevant experience with administrative appeals and hearings in a government agency (preferably Mississippi state government), and experience managing contractors and budgets. The Administrator will supervise a staff of five to eight employees responsible for reviewing appeals, coordinating hearings, and serving as hearing officers, while managing contracts with outside legal counsel and external vendors.

Work is performed 20 to 40 hours per week at the Division's Central Office at 550 High Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The initial contract term is one year commencing August 5, 2026, with automatic annual renewals unless either party provides written notice of termination. Compensation is $50.00 per hour, with the Division providing FICA contributions and other legally required payments. The Division retains sole discretion to adjust the hourly rate based on the Administrator's performance and fund availability, with adjustments capped at the rise in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) since the most recent adjustment.

Applications must be submitted via email to Sarah.Tadlock@medicaid.ms.gov and Faye.Christian@medicaid.ms.gov with the subject line "RFA #20260609." No questions regarding the Request for Applications will be answered prior to the submission deadline. Sarah Tadlock, Legal Counsel for Policy & Appeals, serves as the primary agency official and can be reached at Sarah.Tadlock@medicaid.ms.gov.