Looking for a job in the MS state government? These are the 10 highest paid openings right now
Looking for a six-figure job? The three highest paid state government jobs currently open each make up to more than $100,000, according to the state’s job opportunities webpage.
As of Feb. 23, there are 161 state government job openings listed on the state’s website.
Here are the 10 highest paid state government job opportunities by highest minimum salary.
1. Deputy Administrator - Tier III
Salary: $82,482.28-$123,847.16
Job description: The Deputy Administrator will serve as the Director of the Office of Student Assessment for the Mississippi Department of Education.
Location: Hinds County, MS
2. Internal Auditor
Salary: $74,308.38-$101,430.91
Job description: An experienced and highly qualified internal auditor which will join the Department of Revenue’s executive staff.
Location: Hinds County, MS
3. Research/Data Analyst Team Lead
Salary: $66,944.47-$100,517.12
Job description: A temporary position for a vital records and public health statistics research data analyst team lead responsible for managing collection analysis, timely delivery of data products and reports related to records of vital events, surveillance and statewide population.
Location: Madison County, MS
4. Cybersecurity Analyst III
Salary: $65,779.54-$89,789.07
Job description: Senior-level cybersecurity analyst responsible for the security, integrity and reliability of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services’ information systems.
Location: Madison County, MS
5. Program Specialist Supervisor
Salary: $61,416.94-$83,834.13
Job description: This is a position for a Medicaid waiver and support coordination director responsible for the oversight and administration of support coordination at the Hudspeth Regional Center, operated under the administration of the Department of Mental Health, Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Location: Rankin County, MS
6. Program Specialist IV
Salary: $56,862.75-$88,201.89
Job description: Certifications program manager for the Waste Division responsible for managing three certification programs and training or information activities related to those programs.
Location: Hinds County, MS
7. Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor
Salary: $56,345.82-$84,603.26
Job description: A leadership position responsible for overseeing fiscal monitoring, OSEP requirements, fiscal practices and review of work plans and timelines for the Mississippi Department of Health.
Location: Hinds County, MS
8. Nurse III
Salary: $55,741.31-$83,695.58
Job description: A temporary position with the Mississippi State Department of Health for a professional registered nurse to serve as a member of the medical treatment team.
Location: Hinds County, MS
9. DPS Investigator-Central District
Salary: $47,425.15-$80,919.16
Job description: An investigator for the Office of Standards and Training at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety responsible for safeguarding public trust and safeguarding the integrity of Mississippi law enforcement.
Location: Madison County, MS
10. Nurse III
Salary: $55,741.31-$78,037.84
Job description: A seasoned professional registered nurse responsible for serving as a member of the medical treatment team at North Mississippi State Hospital in Tupelo.
Location: Lee County, MS
