Job ID: MS-152942
Onsite/Local Hybrid/Local MS Govt (must) IT Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultant with Finance/HR data analysis/retention/breach technical writing governance cybersecurity DOL experience
Location: Jackson MS (MDES)
Duration: 12 Months
Hybrid -Minimum 2 weeks per month onsite required.
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
Preffred:
Bachelors or Masters degree
10 years working for large consulting company
10 years delivering consulting or advisory services
5 years working for any Mississippi state agency
10 years working in an Oversight capacity
Experience working with the Department of Labor
Job Description:
Strong Governance and Accountability
Confirms IT practices align with internal policies governance and regulatory expectations
Provides objective third party validation for senior managers executives and board members
Reduces conflicts of interest by producing fact- based assessments and where possible win/win outcomes
2. Legal and Regulatory Risk Reduction
Identifies gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (e.g. data protection cybersecurity State and Federal rules)
Helps prevent fines sanctions litigation and federal enforcement action from Department of Labor
Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications
3. Improves Policy Effectiveness Evaluates whether IT policies are: a) Legally sound
b) Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards c) Properly implemented and enforced
Also highlights inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices
4. Better Decision Making for Leadership
Provides clear unbiased insight to support st*gic decisions
Translates technical findings into legal and policy implications executives can understand
Prioritizes remediation based on business legal and compliance risk not just technical severity
Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices adoption
5. Cost Savings Avoidance and Mid to Long-Terms Efficiency
Prevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings
Identifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systems
Aligns IT Investments with Legal and Policy Priorities
6. Clear Actionable Roadmap
Delivers prioritized recommendation spanning:
a) technical controls b) Policy updates
c) Legal compliance
d) Help coordinate IT Legal compliance and risk teams effectively
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