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Director - Data Modernization Director

Datasoft Technologies, Inc.
Jackson, MS Other
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026

Job Details

Director- Data Modernization Director
Onsite: Jackson, MS

About the Job
  • Duration: Long term Contract Position
  • Location: Onsite: Jackson, MS
  • Pay rate: Hourly
  • Job ID: 152493.
Overview:
Client is seeking a Director - Data Modernization Director Provide general oversight and direction to the agency in its projects funded under the CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), specifically under Strategy A3: Data Modernization

Responsibilities:
  • Provide general oversight and direction to the agency in its projects funded under the CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), specifically under Strategy A3: Data Modernization. Projects include (but are not limited to): modernization of agency website; implementation of a new licensing and certification database for multiple parts of the agency (e.g., professional licensure, healthcare facilities licensure, food protection); improved interoperability cabilities for the immunizations information system; and electronic test orders and results (ETOR) enhancement for the state public health laboratory.
  • Assisting in the creation and implementation of project timelines. The Data Modernization Director will not have primary responsibility for execution of individual projects once implementation has begun, but would be there to assist project leaders as needed.
  • Consistent and effective communication with agency staff supporting the projects, an maintaining focus on project goals and meeting deadlines
  • As needed, developing a team of support staff to assist in management of data modernization projects.
Qualification:
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
  • Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position. These requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will NOT be presented to the manager for consideration.
  • Experience overseeing all day-to-day aspects (planning, organizing, budgeting, etc.) of multi-faceted data management and/or modernization projects
  • Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers involved in the collection, management and development of agency data resources in order to advance the agency's data modernization goals
  • Experience working under data and IT security national standards applicable to the management and security of protected health information
  • Working knowledge of data management, visualization and analysis tools used to organize, leverage and share multiple forms of data
  • Experience working with multiple types of vendors of modern data management and analysis software, systems, and applications
Preferred/Not Required
  • Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.
  • Experience working with or for government entities on data and/or IT-related projects, particularly as it relates to procurement and/or purchasing requirements
  • Experience working under federal grant reporting and management requirements
About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
  • Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical/Dental Insurance Group
  • Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401 (K)
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