The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) through the Office of Procurement is soliciting a Request for Applications (RFX #3150006722) for qualified applicants for the position of Program Coordinator. The Mississippi Division of Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible, low-income populations in Mississippi. As part of this mission, this position will focus on supporting members who will receive cell and gene therapies for sickle cell disease through the CMS Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model. This position is funded through the CGT Access Model Cooperative Agreement (CMS-2P2-25-001). DOM recognizes that the CMS Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model is an emerging and evolving initiative. The selected applicant will receive orientation, onboarding, and ongoing collaboration with DOM staff and CMS partners to support successful implementation of the Model. The individual in this role will play a central part in implementing, managing, and operationalizing this innovative model. The individual serving in this role will act as a programmatic subject-matter resource in access, reimbursement, patient and caregiver coordination, and data reporting. The individual will help ensure that members can access these advanced therapies and achieve optimal care outcomes. The rate of pay for this position will be $50.48 per hour plus fringe benefits, with an annual limit of 1,840 hours. The initial contract term will be five (5) years, commencing on May 8, 2026, and concluding on April 30, 2031. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Medical Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, Health Policy, Health Administration, or a related field.  The solicitation documents are available on DOM’s website at https://medicaid.ms.gov/resources/procurement/ or by contacting Procurement Officer Sharon Clark. Completed application submissions must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST. All inquiries and application submissions should be submitted to procurement@medicaid.ms.gov.  2/20, 2/27/2026 #12088634