RICEFW Technologies Inc · 3 hours ago
Information Technology Governance Consultant
Jackson, MS
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRICEFW Technologies Inc is seeking an Independent Senior IT Consultant to ensure IT practices align with governance and regulatory expectations. The role involves providing validation for management, improving policy effectiveness, and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance decision-making and compliance.
Business IntelligenceConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Confirm IT practices align with internal policies, governance, and regulatory expectations
Provide objective, third-party validation for senior managers, executives, and board members
Reduce conflicts of interest by producing fact-based assessments and win/win outcomes where possible
Identify gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (data protection, cybersecurity, state and federal rules)
Help prevent fines, sanctions, litigation, and federal enforcement actions from the Department of Labor
Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications
Evaluate whether IT policies are: Legally sound, Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards, Properly implemented and enforced, Highlight inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices
Provide clear, unbiased insight to support strategic decisions
Translate technical findings into legal and policy implications for executives
Prioritize remediation based on business, legal, and compliance risk
Identify opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices
Prevent costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings
Identify redundant, outdated, or non-compliant systems
Align IT investments with legal and policy priorities
Deliver prioritized recommendations covering: Technical controls, Policy updates, Legal compliance
Coordinate IT, legal, compliance, and risk teams effectively
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of IT, Finance, and HR management
Ability to analyze complex problems and design practical solutions
Industry best practices and regulatory awareness
Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices
Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills
Ability to diagnose business, application, and legal challenges
Experience developing actionable recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong presentation and reporting skills
Relationship-building and trust management
Ability to manage expectations and scope
Professional negotiation and conflict resolution
Planning, execution, and delivery of consulting engagements
Time management across multiple stakeholders
Risk identification and mitigation
Proposal writing and contract negotiation
Budgeting, pricing, financial analysis, and forecasting
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Accountability for deliverables and outcomes
Microsoft Operating Systems – SME (Required)
Project Management – SME (Required)
Agile Methodology – Intermediate (Required)
DevOps – Intermediate (Required)
Tailored SDLC Design & Development – SME (Required)
QA Certification – SME (Required)
Project Financials – SME (Required)
Business Intelligence – SME (Required)
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree
10+ years working for large consulting companies
10+ years delivering consulting or advisory services
5+ years working for a Mississippi state agency
10+ years working in an oversight capacity
Experience working with the Department of Labor
Company
RICEFW Technologies Inc
RICEFW Technologies Inc is a technology consulting firm and solutions provider with extensive experience in IT Staff Augmentation and consulting services since 2010.
51-200 employees
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