Program Auditor I

State of Mississippi
  • Jackson, MS
  • $36,624–$56,640.66 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Program Auditor I

Salary

$36,624.00 - $56,640.66 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9053-0665-20260824Hs

Department

0665 - MEDICAID DIVISION

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,624.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$56,640.66

What youll need to be Successful

This position requires professional knowledge of auditing procedures.

About the Agency

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid responsibly provides access to quality health coverage for vulnerable Mississippians. Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible, low-income populations in Mississippi. These populations include children, low-income families, pregnant women, the aged and disabled.

About the Position

The Program Auditor I will conduct audits as part of a team. Must demonstrate proficiency in all elements of audits, including development, testing, reporting, and assessment of corrective action plans. Correctly assess rules and regulations applicable to audits. Communicate effectively with audit leaders and management, addressing issues at the appropriate level in a timely manner with completeness and accuracy. Effectively interact with the audit team. Maintain confidentiality of audit and protected health information.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Hiring agency prefers: Education or experience should demonstrate aptitude in auditing, investigation, or research to succeed in this position.

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Characteristics of Work

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification

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.

01

What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

  • None
  • GED / High School
  • 1 year / 30 semester hours
  • Associates Degree / 2 years / 60 semester hours
  • 3 years / 90 semester hours
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Specialists Degree
  • Doctorates Degree

02

How many years of related experience do you have? Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.

  • No experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 3 years of experience
  • 4 years of experience
  • 5 years of experience
  • 6 years of experience
  • 7 years of experience
  • 8 years of experience
  • 9 years of experience
  • 10 years of experience
  • More than 10 years

Required Question

Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone 601-359-1406

601-359-1406

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi

Numbers & Facts

LocationJackson, MS
Salary$36,624–$56,640.66 Per Year

Skills

  • Administrative Certificationunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Childcareunmatched
  • Co-Paymentsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Federal Taxunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Medical Billingunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • State Taxunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched

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