IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

Job Description

RMI is transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work with businesses, policymakers, communities and other organizations to identify and scale interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% by 2030. This role supports the organization's governance, risk, privacy, and compliance program, ensuring technology systems, vendors, contracts, and business processes align with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.

It partners closely with Legal, Information Security, IT, People Team, and Procurement to identify compliance considerations early and mature the organization's governance and privacy programs.

Governance, Policy & Audit Support Maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures for technology, privacy, and information management; support internal and external audits with supporting evidence and documentation. Review contracts and business initiatives for security, privacy, and compliance obligations, partnering with Legal and Procurement. Coordinate compliance initiatives (Colorado Privacy Act, GDPR/UK GDPR, and other contractual/regulatory programs), tracking remediation activities to closure.

Risk & Vendor Management Conduct risk assessments for new technologies, vendors, and operational changes; maintain the IT risk register and drive mitigation plans to closure. Perform security, privacy, and compliance reviews of third-party vendors and subprocessors, including DPAs, security questionnaires, and ongoing monitoring. Support vendor onboarding and contractual compliance in partnership with Legal, Procurement, and Information Security.

Data Governance & Privacy Evaluate new technologies, integrations, and AI solutions (e.g., against the NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or EU AI Act) for privacy and governance considerations. Assist with research, testing, and deployment of new AI functionality. Maintain data inventories, Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), classification, retention, and lifecycle documentation. Advise stakeholders on appropriate collection, use, sharing, retention, and protection of data.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Manage the monthly cybersecurity awareness training program and support other training activities. Perform regular audits of user access, permissions, and IT assets. Conduct periodic compliance reviews and governance assessments of systems and processes; track corrective actions to closure. Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Legal, People Team, and Procurement to embed governance requirements early in technology projects.

Required Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, in governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, information security, or business operations. 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, procurement, internal audit, information security, or related functions. Experience supporting compliance audits, vendor risk assessments, or regulatory programs, including reviewing contracts and vendor documentation. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience with GDPR/UK GDPR, international data transfers, or information governance programs. Experience in nonprofit, consulting, research, energy, or other mission-driven organizations. One or more certifications: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CRISC, CISA.

Governance & Regulatory Compliance Privacy & Data Protection Risk & Vendor Management Audit & Compliance Monitoring Policy & Documentation Management Analytical Problem-Solving Cross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Please note:

At this time, RMI is not able to sponsor employment visas or hire candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the United States. All candidates must have current, independent authorization to work in the U.S. without present or future sponsorship from RMI. We will update our hiring pages if this status changes.

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City;
Washington DC;
Oakland, California;
Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States. We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies. We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences.

Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the…