Sr IT GRC (governance, risk (management), and compliance) Consultant
About the position State of Mississippi - Senior IT GRC ( governance, risk (management), and compliance) Consultant - 152942 (Hybrid) Posting Close Date: 1/8/2026 3:00:00 PM Hybrid -Minimum 2 weeks per month onsite, 2 weeks remote required. Must be able to travel to MDES minimum 2 weeks per month Project Name: MDES ReEmploy Modernization Agency: MDES Position Description 1. 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 strategic 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to Long-Terms Efficiency - Prevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings - Identifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systems - Aligns IT Investments with Legal and Policy Priorities 6.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 Required Skills/Experience . 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 Skills Bachelor's or Master’s 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 Prior experience as a contractor, freelancer of consultant About SR International INC. SR International has been a leading name among the IT consulting companies with offices in US and India. For past 16 years, our industry experience and domain knowledge have enabled us to provide innovative solutions to our customers. Who We Are We Are Leading IT Based Solution Providers Today, the world of business information represents the realization of our collective efforts toward improving the future. Held only by the limits of our imagination, the business world is accelerating at an ever-increasing pace. Imagine a better way of doing business, of implementing the perfect software, of refining practice or business integration. All it takes are benchmark standards in service, support, and technical know-how, which have been our bread and butter. Our Vision. Established in 2002, SR International Inc is one of the fastest growing and reputed provider of Information Technology Services and Solutions in the USA. Since our inception, we have been a trusted IT partner for our clients. We take pride in our highly skilled IT Resources and unique engagement model. We have been consistently delivering on our promises as a high-performance team. Our expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobility, Web Technologies, ERP and CRM are second to none. Our industry-leading flagship product iMathSmart is re-defining math learning experience for school students. Career At SR International At SR International, we treat our consultants like family. Our business and our reputation have been built and maintained by quality resources working onboard, so it’s important for us to maintain the quality resource pool. Responsibilities • 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 • 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 • 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 • Provides clear, unbiased insight to support strategic 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 • Prevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings • Identifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systems • Aligns IT Investments with Legal and Policy Priorities • Delivers prioritized recommendation spanning: a) technical controls b) Policy updates c) Legal compliance d) Help coordinate IT, Legal, compliance and risk teams effectively Requirements • 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 • Strong data analysis and critical thinking abilities • Ability to diagnose business, application, and legal challenges and identify root causes • Experience in developing actionable recommendations • Excellent written and verbal communication • Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Strong presentation and reporting skills • Relationship-building and trust management • Ability to manage client expectations and scope • Professional negotiation and conflict resolution • Planning, executing and delivery of consulting engagements • Time management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clients • Risk identification and mitigation • Proposal writing and contract negotiation • Budgeting, pricing, financial analysis, and forecasting • Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision • Strong organizational and decision-making skills • Accountability for deliverables and outcomes Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's or Master’s 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 • Prior experience as a contractor, freelancer of consultant Apply tot his job