• Consultant

    COOLSOFT (Jackson, MS)


    Consultant

     

    (Jobs in Jackson, MS)

     

    Requirement id 156334

     

    Job title Consultant

     

    Job location in Jackson, MS

     

    Skills required Data Management, IT Security, Software Systems Development,

     

    Open Date 15-Dec-2025

     

    Close Date

     

    Job type Contract

     

    Duration 24 Months

     

    Compensation DOE

     

    Status requirement ---

     

    Job interview type ---

     

    Email Recruiter:coolsoft

     

    Job Description Consultant: Data Management, IT Security, Software Systems Development,

     

    Start date :1/5/2026

     

    End Date :At least 2 Years from projected start date

     

    Submission deadline :12/22/2025 3:00:00 PM

     

    Client Info : MSDH

    Note:

    * 100% Onsite

    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 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.

    Required Skills/Experience:

    Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position. These requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will NOT be presented to the manager for consideration.

     

    - 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 agencys data modernization goals

     

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    Beginner: 1-2 years Intermediate: 3-5 years Advanced: 5-7 years SME: 7+ years.

    Skill Set Skill Level:

    (See key code above) Required/Preferred Notes

     

    Operating Systems Microsoft Office 365 Advanced Required Enter text here.

     

    4. Scoring Method:

     

    Criteria Score Percentage Must equal 100%

     

    Interoperability and Data Modernization experience 25 IT project management experience 25 Technical environment (server, database, HL7, SQL, EHR, etc.)

     

    experience 15 Government, security, regulatory and privacy experience 15

     

    Interpersonal skills 20

     

    - 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:

    Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory

     

    experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.

     

    - 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

     

    Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 156334 while calling.

     

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