Governor's Office of Military Affairs Special Projects Coordinator
Salary
$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9068-0411-20261110
Department
0411 - MDA-MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Opening Date
11/12/2026
Closing Date
11/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$45,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$55,000.00
About the Agency
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the states lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association.
About the Position
This position is classified as a non-state service (X-16) Project Manager I and will serve under the working job title GOMA Special Projects Coordinator in support of the Governor's Office of Military Affairs. This position will assist in coordinating special projects, events, meetings, and strategic initiatives involving Mississippi's military installations, defense communities, defense industry, and other executive priorities. The position will work alongside federal, state, military, community, and industry partners to support responses to emerging opportunities and efforts to retain, expand, and attract military missions, deployments, installations, and defense-related investment in Mississippi. • Assist in planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, events, site visits, briefings, and other special activities. • Help coordinate schedules, logistics, briefing materials, and follow-up activities for military, defense industry, and executive-level meetings. • Support responses to federal and military project opportunities, requests for information, and other defense-related initiatives. • Assist Mississippi's defense communities in efforts to retain and expand existing military missions and pursue new deployments, missions, and installations. • Help prepare proposals, presentations, reports, correspondence, and executive briefing materials. • Support special projects and priority initiatives for the Governor's Office of Military Affairs and MDA Executive Management. • Help build and maintain relationships with military installations, federal agencies, state and local governments, defense industry representatives, economic development organizations, and community partners. • Help track projects, deadlines, assignments, and deliverables, and follow up as directed. • Conduct research and provide administrative and logistical support for priority initiatives and special assignments.
What youll need to be Successful
To be successful, the candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Agency Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years in project coordination, economic development, government, military or defense-related programs, business development, event planning, executive support, or a related field. Three (3) or more years of experience is preferred.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?
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How many years of relevant experience do you have?
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406
| Location | Jackson, MS |
| Salary | $45,000–$55,000 Per Year |
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