Workforce Programs Manager

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Workforce Programs Manager

Salary

$66,944.47 - $100,517.12 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9782-0671-20260112hind

Department

0671 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$66,944.47

Agency Maximum Salary

$100,517.12

About the Agency

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 HumanCapital@mdes.ms.gov and the phone number is 601-321-6000.

About the Position

CANDIDATE MUST BE BI-LINGUAL: Will be responsible for oversight of the department including directing, planning, organizing and supervising staff engaged in Workforce Programs at Employment Security. Will provide oversight of staff managing Foreign Labor, Migrant Season Farm Worker Program, Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Trade and other programs and awarded grants within the Office of Workforce Programs. Will determine staffing needs and make personnel assignments to achieve programmatic goals; plan and supervise training needs of staff; develop departmental procedures and instructional materials; evaluate and analyze programs and prepare regular and special reports with interpretation for administrative use; recommend adoption of new or revised methods to improve functional and programmatic operation; coordinate work with other agency department managers, advise Deputy Executive Director and Director of departmental activities. Will prepare contracts, contract modifications, letters of support, and other departmental documents. Will prepare responses to Requests for Proposals. Will maintain department records and files. Will prepare department and agency reports as needed. Will process requests for information from partner agencies/organizations and other workforce stakeholders. Will manage special projects as assigned by the Director. Will assist with the management of grant funds available and ensure that all time charges and expenditures are accurate. Will assist in management of staffing levels. Will perform other related duties as assigned. This position will require some statewide travel, overnight travel and non-traditional working hours. Public speaking is required. Will make presentations to internal and external customers as needed. Must be available to work in public centers that provide in person service to customers of various programs. Must have extensive supervisory skills. All applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass an extensive background check.

What you'll need to be Successful

Project planning/management skills; meeting facilitation, budgeting and accounting skills; and developing/delivering presentations/training skills. Good interpersonal/customer service skills. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Time management and organizational skills. Computer literate with proficiency in Word and Excel, ability to work independently and in teams. Ability to mul