Administrator of Agency Appeals and Hearings ? RFX #3150006876 ?...

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Jun 9, 2026
Due:	Jun 24, 2026
Agency:	Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development
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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 Of�ice 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

of�icers. 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 of�icial responsible for this procurement is Sarah Tadlock, Legal Counsel

for Policy & Appeals, who can be reached at Sarah.Tadlock@medicaid.ms.gov. Individuals

interested in being considered for this position shall submit a resume or curriculum vitae to

Sarah.Tadlock@medicaid.ms.gov and 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.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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