Position overview

• Title: Data Modernization Director (1 position)

• Agency/Project: MS State Dept of Health - Data Modernization Initiative

• Provide oversight/direction for CDC PHIG-funded projects under Strategy A3: Data Modernization, including:

  • Website modernization

  • New licensing/certification database

  • Interoperability improvements for immunization information system

  • ETOR enhancements for the state public health lab

• Create and implement project timelines; support project leaders after implementation begins

• Maintain strong communication, stay focused on deadlines/goals; may develop a support team

• Oversight of day-to-day work for multi-faceted data management/modernization projects (planning, organizing, budgeting, etc.)

• Strong communication with teams involved in collection/management/development of agency data resources

• Microsoft Office 365 - Advanced (Required)

• Work under national data/IT security standards applicable to protected health information

• Knowledge of data management/visualization/analysis tools

• Experience with multiple vendors of modern data software/systems/apps

• Government entity data/IT project experience (including procurement/purchasing requirements)

• Federal grant reporting/management experience