Program Specialist Team Leader

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Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Privacy Policy Accept Deny Non-Essential Manage Preferences Close Cookie Preferences For full functionality of this page it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser Program Specialist Team Leader | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Program Specialist Team Leader | Mississippi State Government Jobs page has loaded. Skip to main content Click here or press any key to continue. Job Opportunities Menu Job Opportunities Sign In Saving... Account could not be created. Please fix the errors to continue. Sign In All fields are required Create an account Username or Email Password Sign In Forgot username | Reset password Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google. Opens in new tab Facebook Don't have an account? Create one. Already have an account? Sign In. User profile dropdown menu for Username Applications Inbox Profile Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Applications Inbox Profile Go to Background Investigation Account Sign Out After clicking on this link you will be logged out and the page will be reloaded. Welcome! Thanks for creating an account. Mississippi State Government Jobs powered by NEOGOV ® Program Specialist Team Leader Print Apply  Program Specialist Team Leader Salary $56,345.82 - $64,067.17 Annually Location 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9064-0941-20260108H Department 0941 - TRANSPORTATION Opening Date 01/12/2026 Closing Date 1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $56,345.82 Agency Maximum Salary $64,067.17 About the Agency The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner. About the Position First-level Program Management and Support supervisory position accountable for the management of programs or processes within an agency, including supervising lower-level project staff. Employees are responsible for the overall management and quality assurance of agency programs or processes, including project management and policy recommendation within specified areas. At this level, employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires employees to possess the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. This posting is for the Program Specialist Team Leader position within the Contract Administration Division, Contract Compliance Section. The Contract Compliance Section primarily focuses on auditing and evaluating contract documents, monthly estimates, and contractor payrolls. The core responsibilities for this position includes participating in pre-letting meetings; evaluating and publishing letting information; generate and upload vendor purchase reports; assisting with the letting process; uploading wage decisions; developing and providing contractors and project offices with project specific forms; generating and uploading executed proposals; participating in pre-construction meetings; auditing and analyzing pay estimate submittals; communicating with Project Engineers on estimate requirements and assisting with estimate processes; evaluating contractor payroll submissions; maintaining Material Purchase Certificate database and communicate with Financial Management Division regarding updates; and maintaining vendor information. The successful candidate will also be required to help with various other tasks in the Contract Administration Division as needed. What you'll need to be Successful To be successful in this role, you will need a strong work ethic, the ability to work well with others, and a commitment to contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates for this job should possess strong organizational skills, analytical skills, and a trained eye for detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary as the candidate will frequently communicate with other MDOT divisions, field office personnel, and contractor representatives. Also, the candidate needs to be internally driven to be able to work individually as well as to be able to work in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications: Candidate experience with Microsoft Office products is preferred. Description Benefits Questions Characteri