Program Manager

Benefit Program Manager – Hinds County, MS

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, 6+ years of experience, and 2-4 years of supervisory experience.

• Education Levels:
  • None
  • GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
  • 30 semester hours
  • Associate’s Degree / 60 semester hours
  • 90 semester hours
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree
  • Specialist Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• Years of 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
• Years of supervisory 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

• Health/Prescription Insurance

  Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first‑dollar coverage and no deductible.

• Life Insurance

  All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000.

• Optional Insurances

  Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts

  Pretax accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to state and federal tax application.

• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

  Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training in accordance with federal law.

• Holidays

  Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays.

• Retirement Programs

  Defined benefit/defined contribution system. Employees become vested after 8 years. More information s.state.ms.us.

• Deferred Compensation

  Voluntary retirement savings plan. More info at Deferred Compensation.

• State Credit Union

  Eligibility to join Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union. Membership plans available.

• Tuition Reimbursement

  For approved educational courses.

• Career Development and Training

  Management and administrative certification programs. Technical training and professional organization memberships offered.

• Promotional Opportunities

  Eligibility after 6 months of service, subject to minimum qualifications. Ladders available based on competencies.