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Data Modernization Director

Careers Integrated Resources Inc Jackson, MS (Onsite) Contractor
Title: Data Modernization Director
Location: Jackson, MS, 39216 United States (Onsite)
Hours: 40 hrs. per week
Travel: Required, with expenses reimbursed
Job Duration: Approx. 2+ years (High possibility of longer extensions)

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.
  • Cataloging and organization of agency data resources with the goal of creating a public-facing agency-wide data catalog, - Selection and implementation of an updated process for managing external requests for data and public records,
  • Creating and implementing project timelines
  • Consistent and effective communication with agency staff supporting the projects, maintaining focus on project goals and meeting deadlines.
  • Collecting, organizing, and leveraging large amounts of data across multiple subject matters to enable more accessible utilization and analysis of the data using data lakes, warehouses, lake houses, catalogs, etc.
  • As needed, develop a team of support staff to assist in the 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.
  • Collection, cataloging, and leveraging of large amounts of data across multiple subject matters to enable more accessible utilization and analysis of that data using data lakes, warehouses, catalogs, etc.
  • 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.

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.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Jackson, MS (Onsite)

Job Type

Management

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

12/16/2025

Job ID

25-68091

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