MIS - Consultant

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 ---

Job interview type ---

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 stakeholders for review and feedback; Client is responsible

Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159292 while calling.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability