Senior Policy Analyst

Job Title: IT Consultant

Location:
Hybrid - Jackson, MS (Minimum 2 weeks per month onsite required)

Contract Duration: 5 Months plus

Job Description:

Scope of Work:

Position Description and Job Skill Set

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

Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention, and breach notifications

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

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Identifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systems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 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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