Job Details

Salary: $82,513.85 - $140,789.26 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9516-0681-#######7HDS
Department: 0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
Opening Date: 01/27/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $82,513.85
Agency Maximum Salary: $140,789.26
About the Agency: This opportunity is a Information Technology II position with the Management Information Systems department within MS Department of Child Protection Services. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families.
About the Position: This Non-State, TIME-LIMITED (14) position provides leadership in managing high-impact IT projects and strategic oversight of the agency's Project Management Office. Incumbent will manage the analysis, planning, execution, and finalization of projects according to deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Incumbent will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle, and ensure deliverables align with the agency's mission to protect children and strengthen families. Incumbent will manage a project portfolio of over $30M and mentor other project managers.This role requires strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of the IT systems and clinical processes supporting child welfare programs. Knowledge of federal data systems that support child welfare programs (such as the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) and the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS)), and how these play a role in policy development, resource allocation, and program improvement at the agency is required.This role is instrumental in maintaining alignment between IT and agency stakeholders. A strong understanding of data and the current case management system is required. Knowledge of the requirements imposed by the second master settlement agreement of the Olivia Y lawsuit is required. Incumbent must understand agency business processes, child welfare practice, the youth court system/judicial processes, permanency objectives, child welfare data, federal regulations and requirements (particularly CCWIS), and other factors that may influence clinical practice and deliverables in a child welfare case management system.
What you'll need to be Successful: Professional commitment and support to Field Operations staff is a priority. Efficient organizational, time management skills, good oral/written communication skills are a must. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment. Willingness to learn and adapt to the environment, and to be a team player.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of relevant IT experience. Incumbent often possesses specialized knowledge in an IT discipline.

Characteristics of Work

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Examples of Work

Supervisory/managerial position accountable for managing projects which are complex in nature, frequently the most complex at an agency level or complex at a statewide enterprise level. Typically has a project portfolio in the range of $5m- $15m. Responsible for project planning, overseeing activities of the project team, identifying appropriate resources needed and developing project plans, timelines and accountabilities. Must be familiar with project scope and objectives as well as role of each team member. Accountable for developing project deliverables and measuring project outcomes. Frequent interaction with both business owners and managers in other IT functions. Manages Project Managers and professional staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of relevant IT experience. Incumbent often possesses specialized knowledge in an IT discipline.
Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits

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

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances

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

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.###.####.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
01

What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?

• None
• GED / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02

How many years of relevant IT experience do you have?

• None
• 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

03

Incumbent often possesses specialized knowledge in an IT discipline. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question