Administrative Support Professional

The Missouri Medicaid Audit and Compliance Division is looking for a(n) Administrative Support Professional to join our team in the Administrative Section, located in Jefferson City, MO.

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Semi-monthly salary:
The current rate for this position is $2,212.17. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Annual salary: $53,092.00

Job Location:

This position is located at 3418 Knipp Drive Suite F, Jefferson City, MO 65109 All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

The Administrative Support Professional to the MMAC Director serves as the primary liaison, administrative team lead, and operational gatekeeper for the MMAC Director. This role requires a high degree of independence, organization, confidentiality regarding program integrity and investigative data, and the ability to communicate and coordinate across MMAC’s core units. The professional in this role will provide comprehensive administrative support to the MMAC Director while supervising two Lead Administrative Support Assistants.

Executive Calendar & Meeting Management:

• Manage the Director’s complex schedule, proactively prioritizing and time-blocking critical agency deadlines. Coordinate, schedule, and document executive team and advisory meetings.
• Arrange meetings between the Director and key external stakeholders, including state/federal legislators, provider associations, Department of Social Services (DSS) leadership, and federal CMS officials.
• Serve as the MMAC Director’s representative in key planning meetings, including Emergency Preparedness Coordination, the Continuity of Operations Plan (CoOP), and the Continuity of Governance Plan (COG).

• Review and edit all correspondence, policies, and legislative reports drafted for the Director’s signature to ensure a professional tone and adherence to DSS formatting standards.
• Manage the Director's physical and digital mailboxes, sorting and distributing mail while flagging high-priority or time-sensitive compliance issues.

• Supervise two Lead Administrative Support Assistants who provide direct support to MMAC’s Special Counsel and MMAC as a whole, ensuring coordinated administrative coverage for MMAC.

• Track and respond to audit requests, legislative inquiries, Sunshine records requests, subpoenas, and legal discovery requests; organize responsive records for final review by the MMAC Director and Special Counsel.
• Monitor and maintain tracking logs for highly sensitive documents, such as certified mail for provider over payment and sanction letters.
• Monitor MMAC’s compliance with all applicable OA and DSS administrative rules and policies, ensuring proper archiving and disposition of executive records.

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, often generated by requests for information or action from the DSS Director’s Office, the MO Health Net Division, the Attorney General’s Office or other external partners.

4-6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Carissa Duewell at Carissa.

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Open to all qualifying candidates

Final date to receive applications:
October 24, 2026