Administrator of Agency Appeals and Hearings ? RFX #3150006876 ? RFA #20260609 ? 6/9/2026 QRFA #20260609

ADMINISTRATOR OF AGENCY APPEALS AND HEARINGS
Request for Applications
RFA # 20260609
RFX # 3150006876
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (Division) is seeking applications for an administrator
of the agency appeals and hearing process (Administrator). The initial contract term shall
be one year commencing August 5, 2026. The contract shall renew annually without further
action by either party until such time as one or both parties issue written notice of
termination.
The Administrator will be paid at the rate of $50.00 per hour. In addition to the hourly rate,
the Division shall make a FICA contribution on behalf of the selected individual as well as any
other payment required by law. The Administrator shall work between 20 and 40 hours per
week at the Division's Central Ofice at 550 High Street, Jackson, Mississippi.
At the Division's sole discretion and upon written approval of the Executive Director, the
Division may adjust the hourly rate based on the performance of the Administrator and the
availability of funds. Adjustments may not exceed the rise in the Consumer Price Index for
all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) since the most recent price adjustment.
The Administrator shall have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college
or university; ive years of direct management experience; relevant experience with
administrative appeals and hearings in a government agency, preferably in state government
in Mississippi; and experience managing contractors and a budget.
The Administrator's responsibilities include supervising a staff of ive to eight employees
who review appeals submitted to the Division, coordinate hearings, and serve as hearing
oficers. The Administrator shall also manage contracts with outside legal counsel and other
external vendors who participate in the appeals process. The Administrator shall perform
other duties as assigned.
The primary agency oficial responsible for this procurement is Sarah Tadlcoucrkr,i cLuelguaml C voituanesel
for Policy & Appeals, who can bea nreda ched at Sarah.Tadlock@medicaid.ms.gov. Individuals
interested in being considered for this position shall submit a resume or to
Sarah.Tadlock@medicaid.ms.gov Faye.Christian@medicaid.ms.gov no later than 2:00pm
CST on June 24, 2026. The subject of the email shall be "RFA # 20260609".
The Division will not respond to questions regarding this Request for Applications prior to
the submission deadline.