NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Program Specialist Team Leader
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$56K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Program Specialist Team Leader for the Mississippi State Department of Health. This role involves providing statewide leadership support for cardiovascular disease prevention initiatives, overseeing program operations, and ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Provide statewide support across the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Diabetes programs
Assist in guiding program strategy, aligning activities with state and federal public health priorities, and supporting the effective implementation of federally funded initiatives
Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills for collaborating with federal partners, healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and internal MSDH teams
Support strategic direction for chronic disease initiatives; assist with oversight of staff, contractors, and partner organizations; coordinate cross-sector partnerships with healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and state and local agencies; support accurate data collection, evaluation, and submission of all required deliverables
Qualification
Required
Strong leadership and coordination skills to provide statewide support across the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Diabetes programs
Ability to assist in guiding program strategy, aligning activities with state and federal public health priorities
Strong communication and relationship-building skills for collaborating with federal partners, healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and internal MSDH teams
Solid understanding of chronic disease prevention and management, including the integration of cardiovascular and diabetes initiatives
Ability to use data and evaluation findings to inform program improvement
Strong organizational and project management skills
Adaptability to evolving public health needs
Ability to support staff, strengthen cross-program coordination, and foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment statewide
Preferred
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience
Experience in grant and fiscal management, including supporting compliance with federal requirements, monitoring budgets, and assisting with performance reporting
Benefits
Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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