Data Modernization Director

Role: Data Modernization Director

Location: 570 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39216 – 100% Onsite

Project name : Data Modernization Initiative

Job description:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Consistent and effective communication with agency staff supporting the projects, and maintaining focus on project goals and meeting deadlines
4. As needed, developing a team of support staff to assist in management of data modernization projects

Required Skills/Experience

1. Experience overseeing all day-to-day aspects (planning, organizing, budgeting, etc.) of multi-faceted data management and/or modernization projects
2. 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
3. Experience working under data and IT security national standards applicable to the management and security of protected health information
4. Working knowledge of data management, visualization and analysis tools used to organize, leverage and share multiple forms of data
5. Experience working with multiple types of vendors of modern data management and analysis software, systems, and applications

Preferred/Not Required

1. Experience working with or for government entities on data and/or IT-related projects, particularly as it relates to procurement and/or purchasing requirements
2. Experience working under federal grant reporting and management requirements