Information Technology Governance Consultant

Information Technology Governance Consultant Work Arrangement

Hybrid – maximum 2 weeks per month remote

Must be able to travel to MDES a minimum of 2 weeks per month

1.
Strong Governance and Accountability

• Confirm IT practices align with internal policies, governance, and regulatory expectations
• Provide objective, third-party validation for senior managers, executives, and board members
• Reduce conflicts of interest by producing fact-based assessments and win/win outcomes where possible

2.
Legal and Regulatory Risk Reduction

• Identify gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (data protection, cybersecurity, state and federal rules)
• Help prevent fines, sanctions, litigation, and federal enforcement actions from the Department of Labor
• Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications
• Evaluate whether IT policies are:
  • Legally sound
  • Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards
  • Properly implemented and enforced
  • Highlight inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices

4.
Better Decision Making for Leadership

• Provide clear, unbiased insight to support strategic decisions
• Translate technical findings into legal and policy implications for executives
• Prioritize remediation based on business, legal, and compliance risk
• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices

5.
Cost Savings, Avoidance, and Mid-to-Long-Term Efficiency

• Prevent costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings
• Identify redundant, outdated, or non-compliant systems
• Align IT investments with legal and policy priorities

6.
Clear, Actionable Roadmap

• Deliver prioritized recommendations covering:
  • Technical controls
  • Policy updates
  • Legal compliance
  • Coordinate IT, legal, compliance, and risk teams effectively

1.
Technical and Domain Expertise

• Deep knowledge of IT, Finance, and HR management
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design practical solutions
• Industry best practices and regulatory awareness
• Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices

2.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills
• Ability to diagnose business, application, and legal challenges

3.
Communication Skills

• 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 expectations and scope
• Professional negotiation and conflict resolution

5.
Project Management

• Planning, execution, and delivery of consulting engagements
• Time management across multiple stakeholders
• 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 with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Accountability for deliverables and outcomes

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 10+ years working for large consulting companies
• 10+ years delivering consulting or advisory services
• 5+ years working for a Mississippi state agency
• 10+ years working in an oversight capacity
• Experience working with the Department of Labor

• Microsoft Operating Systems – SME (Required)
• Project Management – SME (Required)
• Dev Ops – Intermediate (Required)
• Tailored SDLC Design & Development – SME (Required)
• QA Certification – SME (Required)
• Project Financials – SME (Required)
• Business Intelligence – SME (Required)

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Information Technology