Data Modernization

Location & Work Arrangement

• City, State : Jackson, Mississippi
• Work Arrangement : Onsite (Some limited telework allowed; occasional in / out of state travel required).
• Contract : This is a Contract position.
• Work Location : 570 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS.
• Mode of Interview : Either In-person or Remote .

Key Duties and Project Oversight

Strategic Oversight and Leadership

Core Data Modernization Projects

The Director will oversee significant initiatives, including (but not limited to) :

Data Security and Technical Expertise

Required and Preferred Skills

Focus Area

Required Experience

Key Expertise & Knowledge

Project Oversight

N / A (Required)

Overseeing all day-to-day aspects ( planning, organizing, budgeting ) of multi-faceted data management and / or modernization projects .

Data Communication

N / A (Required)

Ability to effectively communicate with all coworkers involved in the collection, management, and development of agency data resources.

Data Security

N / A (Required)

Experience working under national data and IT security standards for Protected Health Information (PHI) .

Tool Knowledge

N / A (Required)

Working knowledge of data management, visualization, and analysis tools .

Vendor Experience

N / A (Required)

Experience working with multiple types of vendors for modern data systems.

Government / Procurement

Preferred

Experience working with or for government entities, particularly related to procurement and / or purchasing requirements .

Grant Reporting

Preferred

Experience working under federal grant reporting and management requirements .

Education Level

Master's Degree (Desired)

Advanced Career Level.