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Data Modernization Director

Accord Technologies Inc, Jackson, MS, United States


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Pay Range $60.00/yr - $65.00/yr

Location & Duration Location:

Jackson, MS 39216 (onsite)

Duration:

24 months

Position type:

Contract

Mandatory Skills

Interoperability and Data Modernization

IT project management

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

Government, security, regulatory and privacy

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

Electronic test orders and results (ETOR) enhancement for the state public health laboratory

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Assist in the creation and implementation of project timelines

Consistent and effective communication with agency staff supporting the projects, and maintaining focus on project goals and meeting deadlines

Develop a team of support staff to assist in management of data modernization projects (as needed)

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 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

Experience working with or for government entities on data and/or IT-related projects, particularly as it relates to procurement and/or purchasing requirements

Seniority Level Director

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Information Technology

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