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Data Modernization Director


Reference Number: RKMSDM15

Data Modernization Director
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Jackson, MS
duration  24.0 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Government - State
Job Description

Description:

Provide general oversight and direction to the client 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 client website; implementation of a new licensing and certification database for multiple parts of the client (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 client 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 the client 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

Required Skills/Experience
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 the client data resources in order to advance the client'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

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

Operating Systems
Microsoft Office 365 Advanced Required

Education Level:
Masters 

Notes:

100% Onsite


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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