Serve as a key policy-making authority, crafting and implementing a comprehensive compliance framework that safeguards the integrity of statewide technology initiatives.
Partner with leaders across agencies, auditors, and cybersecurity experts to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory mandates, including SOC 1, SOC 2, and guidelines from the Office of the Auditor General.
Guide agency clients on critical IT compliance matters, shaping projects that impact thousands of users and strengthen the state’s cybersecurity posture.
Build relationships with top decision-makers, regulatory bodies, and technology innovators—positioning yourself as a thought leader in compliance and risk management.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree with courses in business management, public administration, financial accounting, or auditing.
Requires prior experience equivalent to five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in compliance, audit, legal, or regulatory roles within an Information Technology environment.
Requires five (5) years of professional experience supervising or leading a team of professionals in a large public or business organization.
Five (5) years of professional experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance/audit programs and projects in a large public or private enterprise, including administrative, regulatory, fiscal, IT, and cybersecurity.
Five (5) years of professional experience applying regulatory frameworks such as SOC 1, SOC 2, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and COBIT, with demonstrated experience in managing compliance audits and remediations in these areas.
Five (5) years of experience managing and directing compliance teams, including leading cross-functional teams and liaisons in large-scale public or private sector organizations.
Five (5) years of professional experience collaborating with and advising executive leadership to integrate compliance initiatives into strategic business operations.
Five (5) years of professional experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and industry-specific regulations, such as those set by the Office of the Auditor General, to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
Five (5) years of professional experience as a strategic advisor, providing high-level compliance guidance to senior leadership and influencing decision-making to align compliance efforts with organizational objectives.
Five (5) years of professional experience performing risk assessments, developing control frameworks, and implementing mitigation strategies for compliance vulnerabilities in complex enterprise environments.
Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment on compliance initiatives and strategic goals.
Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information with precision and clarity.
Certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliance frameworkaudit programsrisk assessmentscontrol frameworksSOC 1SOC 2NISTISO/IEC 27001COBITcybersecurity

Soft Skills

interpersonal relationshipscommunication skillsleadershipcollaborationstrategic advisinginfluencing decision-makingrelationship buildingguidanceproject shapingthought leadership

Certifications

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)