MIS

• Consultant (Jobs in Jackson, MS) Requirement id 159292 Job title Consultant Job location in Jackson, MS Skills required MIS, Human Services Experience,
• , Open Date 09-Oct-2026 Close Date Job type Contract Duration 3 Months Compensation DOE Status requirement
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Email Recruiter:

coolsoft

Job Description Consultant:

MIS, Human Services Experience,

• , Start date :11/02/2026

End Date :

At least 3 Months from projected start date Submission deadline :10/23/2026 3:00:00

PM Client Info :

MDHS Note:

• Projected time frame: three months

Description:

Vendor will provide an organization assessment, future-state design around the new Guide system, and roadmap for implementation. This work is organized into three sequential phases — Define, Design, and Deliver. Each phase builds on the outputs of the prior phase and concludes with a single work product. Section # Section Title Overview 3.1 Define Current-state analysis of organization structure, positions, and governance. 3.2 Design Future-state organizational design and operating model, and future-state position and governance transformations as it relates to the new Guide system. 3.3 Deliver Implementation roadmap recommendations. 3.4 Project & Change Management (ongoing) Support ongoing project management and change management throughout the project 3.1 Define The Define phase establishes a complete, validated baseline of the organization as it exists today. This phase intentionally precedes any future-state recommendations so that all subsequent design decisions rest on a confirmed factual foundation. Managed Service Provider Request for Project Services Page 4 of 14 3.1.1 Engagement Scoping & Data Collection

• Confirm the final list of current positions (up to 15) for MIS that are in-scope
• Collect current organizational charts, position descriptions, and supporting HR documentation.
• Evaluate up to three (3) other State Department of Human Services (or equivalent) information technology / information systems organizations for high-level organizational structures and points of comparison. 3.1.2 Current State Organizational Review
• Review the current organizational designs, including positions currently in place and their reporting relationships, and decision-rights/RACI or other similar documents (if applicable).
• Interview up to 9 (nine) staff for feedback on the current organizations strengths and challenges.
• Identify and document the functions and capabilities currently being performed by third parties, including vendors and subcontractors (if applicable). 3.1.3 Current State Assessment
• Document findings from the Define phase into a Current State Assessment Report (PPT format).
• Conduct a workshop (up to 4 hours) to present findings to MDHS leadership and gather feedback; updates will be incorporated into the final version of the Report.

PHASE WORK PRODUCT

Current State Assessment Report A consolidated baseline documenting the current organizational structure, reporting relationships, existing supervisory responsibilities, current duties and responsibilities for in

• scope positions.

This report is the agreed factual foundation for the Design phase. 3.2 Design The Design phase establishes the plan for MIS future-state organization as it pertains to supporting the new Guide system. Building on the Define phase baseline, the proposed operating model (approach for how work is done/moves through the organization) and organizational structure (reporting relationships and staffing levels) are established, conditions that govern it (roles and responsibilities and supervisory accountability) are validated, and future-state position and governance transformations (role profiles and alignments) are set. 3.2.1 Future-State Organizational Structure & Operating Model

• Create future state operating model (and supporting design criteria) and present these to

MDHS/MIS

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