IT Compliance Analyst

Northern Virginia Community College; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA is seeking an IT Compliance Analyst to safeguard the college's digital assets by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining cybersecurity controls and compliance processes. The role ensures that IT systems, processes, and data practices comply with federal and state regulations, industry standards, and institutional policies.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, policy management, and risk assessment with a focus on FERPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and CIS Controls; vendor risk management

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT cybersecurity and privacy principles, including control requirements of FERPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GLBA, CIS Controls.
• Analytical skills for reviewing policies, procedures, and standards; risk assessments and evidence management.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and third-party providers to validate controls and collect compliance evidence.
• Experience administering security awareness and compliance training programs and tracking completion.
• Hands-on experience with security, compliance, or administrative tools.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Management: review and version control cybersecurity policies and supporting docs.
• Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management: maintain TPRM policies and processes.
• Security Assessments & Internal Controls: track gaps and prepare readiness reports for IT leadership.
• Training & Awareness: develop and deliver IT compliance and data privacy training (FERPA, cybersecurity); monitor completion rates.
• Risk Management & Data Privacy: conduct IT risk assessments and Privacy Impact Assessments.

Skills

Clear technical reporting

IT cybersecurity principles

Policy & documentation review

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Knowledge of FERPA HIPAA PCI DSS GLBA CIS Controls

Tools

KnowBe4

SOC 2 reports

TeamDynamix

Job description

IT Compliance Analyst

Working Title | IT Compliance Analyst

Role Title | Policy Planning Spcialst II

Role Code | 19132-FP

FLSA | Exempt

Pay Band | 05

Position Number | 28000957

Agency | Northern VA Community College

Division | NV280-VP of College Computing

Work Location | Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range | $95,000 - $105,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel | No

EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals

Full Time or Part Time | Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |

Work Schedule | Monday thru Friday (Standard work week). 8 hours per day.

Sensitive Position | No

Job Description

The IT Compliance Analyst is responsible for protecting the organization’s digital assets by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining robust cybersecurity controls, systems, and compliance processes. This role ensures that the institution’s information technology systems, processes, and data practices comply with applicable federal and state regulations, industry standards, and institutional policies.

• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Management: Performs regular reviews, updates, and version control of cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and supporting documentation.
• Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): Review, update, and maintain Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) policies and processes.
• Cybersecurity Assessments & Internal Controls Preparedness: Track gaps in Internal Controls, ensuring timely follow-up by responsible parties, and prepare readiness reports for senior IT leadership.
• Security Awareness & Compliance Training: Develop and deliver IT compliance and data privacy training programs (e.g., FERPA, cybersecurity awareness); and track completion rates institution wide.
• Risk Management & Data Privacy: Conduct periodic IT risk assessments and Privacy Impact Assessments

Special Assignments: May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSA Requirements:

• Knowledge, and a capability for clear, concise technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of IT cybersecurity and privacy principles, including the control requirements of FERPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GLBA, and CIS Controls.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in reviewing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards; conducting maturity and risk assessments; and managing supporting compliance evidence.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and third-party providers to validate controls and collect compliance evidence (e.g., HECVAT questionnaires, SOC 2 / reports) in support of the Third-Party Risk Management program.
• Ability to administer security awareness and compliance training programs, including phishing simulations and institution-wide campaigns, and to track completion across the organization.

Minimum Work Experience: Experience in cybersecurity operations, IT security analysis, risk management, or compliance enforcement. Experience implementing and aligning controls with major security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI DSS, FERPA, HIPAA). Hands-on experience using security, compliance, or administrative tools (e.g., KnowBe4, MS Attack Simulator, CIS CSAT, TeamDynamix)

Additional Considerations: Experience working within a higher education institution or public sector environment. One or more professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Project+ or ITIL 4 Foundation. Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms or learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

Operation of a State Vehicle: No

Supervises Employees: No

Required Travel: n/a

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number | CLS_4773P

Recruitment Type | General Public - G

Number of Vacancies | 1

Position End Date (if temporary) |

Job Open Date | 09/24/2026

Job Close Date | 10/08/2026

Open Until Filled |

Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.