Federal Claim Specialist

Federal Claim Specialist in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$34,800.00 - $47,239.92 Annually

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Part-Time

HDS

09/17/2026

9/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

$34,800.00

$47,239.92

The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through our network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Also at Job Centers, Mississippians can obtain job training to sharpen their work skills and make themselves more competitive in the job market. The mission statement for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is "Helping Mississippians Get Jobs."

The email address for the MDES Human Resources Department is Human Capital.gov, and the phone number is .

Primary duties will include reviewing and establishing Military (UCX) and Federal (UCFE) claims and assisting the DUA (Disaster Unemployment Assistance) Coordinator in the Federal Programs Unit. Use federal guidance to issue monetary and non-monetary determinations for these programs in compliance with Federal regulations, MDES laws, and regulations. Establish combined wage claims monetarily and process Combined Wage Options. Identify, calculate, and write up over payment information related to combined wage claims.

Provide customer service to Intrastate claimants, Interstate claimants, and representatives from other state agencies. Take unemployment claims, identify eligibility issues, non-monetary investigations/adjudications, audit work search activity, provide customers with information on unemployment claims, online support, and perform other unemployment insurance eligibility-related duties. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends if needed.

Some travel may be required. This is a Non-State, Part-Time (11) position.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, along with good verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must be computer literate and can work independently and with others.
• Must have a commitment to quality and accountability, and a broad knowledge of MDES laws, regulations, programs, and agency policies.

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience.
• Hiring Agency
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
  A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year (4) college or university and two (2) years of experience directly related to the described job duties or similar review and investigative review and federal program processes.
• All potential applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and pass an extensive background check.

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Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201