Head of Strategy and Governance

VetsEZ is seeking a Director Strategy & Engagement for an onsite opportunity in Jackson, Mississippi supporting the implementation and operation of a statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) and the development of a Health Data Utility (HDU). This role will set and execute clinical engagement and analytics strategy, guiding provider adoption, data governance, and health data products. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award.

This is an onsite position in Jackson, Mississippi. Travel within Mississippi may be required for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute clinical engagement, provider adoption, and HIE/HDU analytics strategies.

Lead clinical governance, patient safety priorities, and selection of clinical, payer, and public health use cases.

Translate stakeholder needs into an analytics roadmap and manage delivery of reporting and data products.

Establish data governance practices, reporting definitions, validation standards, and stakeholder acceptance processes.

Coordinate clinical, engineering, and analytical teams to deliver useful and reliable insights.

Evaluate adoption and analytics outcomes, address delivery barriers, and communicate progress to leadership.

Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health informatics, public health, health administration, data analytics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated experience across the responsibilities outlined above.
• Leadership experience spanning healthcare strategy, clinical informatics, and analytics delivery.
• Experience engaging providers and facilitating clinical governance and organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to develop analytics roadmaps and oversee reporting or data product delivery.
• Knowledge of clinical workflows, patient safety, data governance, and healthcare reporting validation.
• Strong executive communication, prioritization, and multidisciplinary team leadership skills.

Additional Qualifications

Mississippi provider or public health relationships.

HIE/HDU, Medicaid, payer, or population health analytics experience.

Advanced degree or relevant informatics or analytics credential.

Security Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.

All selected candidates must successfully complete a background check.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting, when required for the position.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities

VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.