Consultant Systems Admin MS MDES
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Description:
Hybrid -Minimum 2 weeks per month onsite required.
Position Description / Responsibilities 1. Strong Governance and Accountability-
Confirm IT practices align with internal policies governance and regulatory expectations
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Provide objective third-party validation for senior managers executives and board members
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Reduce conflicts of interest by producing fact-based assessments and win/win outcomes where possible
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Identify gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (data protection cybersecurity state and federal rules)
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Help prevent fines sanctions litigation and federal enforcement actions from the Department of Labor
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Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications
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Evaluate whether IT policies are:
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Legally sound
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Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards
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Properly implemented and enforced
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Highlight inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices
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Provide clear unbiased insight to support strategic decisions
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Translate technical findings into legal and policy implications for executives
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Prioritize remediation based on business legal and compliance risk
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Identify opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices
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Prevent costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings
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Identify redundant outdated or non-compliant systems
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Align IT investments with legal and policy priorities
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Deliver prioritized recommendations covering:
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Technical controls
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Policy updates
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Legal compliance
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Coordinate IT legal compliance and risk teams effectively
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Deep knowledge of IT Finance and HR management
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Ability to analyze complex problems and design practical solutions
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Industry best practices and regulatory awareness
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Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices
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Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills
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Ability to diagnose business application and legal challenges
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Experience developing actionable recommendations
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Excellent written and verbal communication
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Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
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Strong presentation and reporting skills
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Relationship-building and trust management
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Ability to manage expectations and scope
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Professional negotiation and conflict resolution
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Planning execution and delivery of consulting engagements
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Time management across multiple stakeholders
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Risk identification and mitigation
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Proposal writing and contract negotiation
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Budgeting pricing financial analysis and forecasting
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Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
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Strong organizational and decision-making skills
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Accountability for deliverables and outcomes
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Bachelors or Masters degree
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10 years working for large consulting companies
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10 years delivering consulting or advisory services
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5 years working for a Mississippi state agency
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10 years working in an oversight capacity
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Experience working with the Department of Labor
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Microsoft Operating Systems SME (Required)
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Project Management SME (Required)
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Agile Methodology Intermediate (Required)
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DevOps Intermediate (Required)
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Tailored SDLC Design & Development SME (Required)
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QA Certification SME (Required)
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Project Financials SME (Required)
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Business Intelligence SME (Required)
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Adobe Acrobat
- AS400
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cloud Architecture
- Microsoft Excel
- Quick Books
- Administrative Experience
- Order Fulfillment
- Project Implementation
- Sales Support
