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Data Modernization Director

Delphi-US, LLC - Peacemakers in the Talent War
Jackson, MS Contractor
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2026
Job Title: Data Modernization Director (Contract) - Job#5889

Location: 100% Onsite - Jackson, MS

Job Description

  • 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

capabilities 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, and maintaining focus on project goals and meeting deadlines
  • As needed, developing a team of support staff to assist in management of data modernization projects

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day In The Role

  • 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

Nice To Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

  • 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 Delphi-US

Delphi-US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for organizations across the United States of America. Our mission is simple: We are Peacemakers in the Talent War. Delphi attracts our nation’s best and brightest Technical & Professional Talent and position our nation’s finest employers to further their competitive advantages. We accomplish this with a proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process that results in higher qualified submissions, hiring with purpose, and employer/employee mutual success. You’ll find our team is supremely experienced, friendly, professional and ready to advocate on your behalf. Armed with best in class talent, Delphi has an indelible understanding of employer expectations and we deliver lasting results.

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