Role: Independent Senior IT Consultant
Location: Jackson MS 39213 Hybrid (2 weeks onsite required per month)
Duration: 4 months
Local candidates only
10 years working for large consulting company
10 years delivering consulting or advisory services
10 years working in an Oversight capacity
Required Skills/Experience
1. Technical and Domain expertise
- Deep knowledge in IT Finance HR management
- Ability to Analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solution
- Industry best practices and regulatory awareness
- Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices and landscape
2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Strong data analysis and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to diagnose business application and legal challenges and identify root causes
- Experience in developing actionable recommendations
3. Communication Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong presentation and reporting skills
4. Client and Stakeholder Management
- Relationship-building and trust management
- Ability to manage client expectations and scope
- Professional negotiation and conflict resolution
5. Project Management
- Planning executing and delivery of consulting engagements
- Time management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clients
- Risk identification and mitigation
6. Business and Commercial Skills
- Proposal writing and contract negotiation
- Budgeting pricing financial analysis and forecasting
7. Self- Management and Independence
- Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Accountability for deliverables and outcomes
Preferred/Not Required
Bachelors or Masters degree
10 years working for large consulting company
10 years delivering consulting or advisory services
10 years working in an Oversight capacity