Independent Senior IT Consultant

Role

Independent Senior IT Consultant

Jackson, MS 39213 – Hybrid (2 weeks onsite required per month)

4+ months

Local candidates only

• 10+ years working for a large consulting company
• 10+ years delivering consulting or advisory services
• 10+ years working in an Oversight capacity

• Technical and Domain expertise
• Deep knowledge in IT, Finance, HR management
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solutions
• Industry best practices and regulatory awareness
• Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices and landscape
• 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
• Communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong presentation and reporting skills
• Client and stakeholder management
• Relationship‑building and trust management
• Ability to manage client expectations and scope
• Professional negotiation and conflict resolution
• Project management
• Planning, executing and delivery of consulting engagements
• Time management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clients
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Business and commercial skills
• Proposal writing and contract negotiation
• Budgeting, pricing, financial analysis, and forecasting
• Self‑management and independence
• Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and decision‑making skills
• Accountability for deliverables and outcomes

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Information Technology

Software Development