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Data Modernization Director

Skywalk Global
Forest, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 12/22/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Modernization Director position at Skywalk Global?

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 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, 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

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

Operating Systems

Microsoft Office 365 Advanced Required Enter text here

Technical environment (server, database, HL7, SQL, EHR, etc.)

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

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

Microsoft Office 365 Advanced Required

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