IT Compliance Specialist

Delphi-US, LLC - Peacemakers in the Talent War; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A national recruiting firm is seeking an IT Compliance Specialist to ensure IT practices align with internal policies and regulatory standards. This contract role involves analyzing compliance gaps, providing insights for decision-making, and managing projects related to IT policy and legal compliance. Candidates should have a degree and extensive experience in consulting and advisory services. This position offers hybrid work flexibility in Jackson, Mississippi.

Qualifications

• 10+ years working for a large consulting company.
• 10+ years delivering consulting or advisory services.
• 5+ years working for any state agency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex problems and design practical solutions.
• Develop actionable recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Technical expertise in IT

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Client management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree

Job description

IT Compliance Specialist (Contract)

Location: Hybrid, Jackson, MS

Job#5907

Job Description

Strong Governance and Accountability

• 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 the Department of Labor
• Ensures IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications
• Improves policy effectiveness

Evaluates Whether IT Policies Are

• Legally sound
• Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards
• Properly implemented and enforced

Also highlights inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices.

Benefits to the Organization

• 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‑term efficiency
• Prevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings
• Identifies redundant, outdated or non‑compliant systems
li>Aligns IT investments with legal and policy priorities
• Clear, actionable roadmap

Deliverable Focus

• Technical controls
• Policy updates
• Legal compliance
• Coordination of IT, Legal, compliance and risk teams

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day

• Technical and domain expertise: deep knowledge in IT, Finance, HR management
• Analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solutions
• Industry best practices and regulatory awareness; knowledge of State public sector IT practices and landscape
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong data analysis and critical thinking
• Diagnose business, application, and legal challenges and identify root causes
• Develop actionable recommendations
• Communication skills: excellent written and verbal communication, ability to explain complex concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, strong presentation and reporting skills
• Client and stakeholder management: relationship‑building and trust management, manage client expectations and scope, professional negotiation and conflict resolution
• Project management: planning, executing and delivery of consulting engagements, time management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clients, risk identification and mitigation
• Business and commercial skills: proposal writing and contract negotiation, budgeting, pricing, financial analysis and forecasting
• Self‑management and independence: work autonomously with minimal supervision, strong organizational and decision‑making skills, accountability for deliverables and outcomes

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree
• 10 + years working for a large consulting company
• 10 + years delivering consulting or advisory services
• 5 + years working for any state agency
• 10 + years working in an oversight capacity
• Experience working with the Department of Labor

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

About Delphi‑US

Delphi‑US is a national recruiting firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We specialize in IT, Engineering and Professional Staffing services for organizations across the United States. Our mission is simple: We are Peacemakers in the Talent War. Delphi attracts our nation’s best and brightest technical and professional talent and positions our nation’s finest employers to further their competitive advantages.

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