Senior IT manager - Govt. Domain

Title:

Senior IT Manager

Location:

Jackson, MS

Position type:
Contract

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Information Technology

• 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
• 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
• Ensures IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications
• Improves Policy Effectiveness
• Legally sound policy evaluations
• Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards
• Properly implemented and enforced
• 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
• 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• Identifies redundant, outdated or non‑compliant systems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
• Clear, actionable roadmap
• Technical controls
• Policy updates
• Legal compliance
• Helps coordinate IT, Legal, compliance and risk teams effectively

• 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
• 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, or consultant