RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - 82483

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Research & Development Consultant in Nashville to develop and implement SCRM processes across the STS enterprise. The role collaborates with VMO, Security, and domains to ensure policy adoption and risk management across consolidated agencies.

The position requires 5 years of SCRM experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven project leadership. The role supports internal audits and continuous improvement in vendor risk management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in SCRM risk mitigation and compliance.
• Ability to engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient project management and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, with executive presence and presentation skills.
• Track record of initiative and accountability with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with external regulations, NIST frameworks, IRS Pub. 1075, CJIS, SSA, and MARS-E.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational policies and procedures for SCRM in line with ISC requirements.
• Collaborate with STS VMO, Security, and Domains to implement SCRM across agencies.
• Lead the VRM application implementation for risk assessments and documentation.
• Coach state stakeholders on SCRM policy and VRM usage.
• Develop tools and templates to assist stakeholders with SCRM requirements.
• Respond to audits to demonstrate STS compliance.

Skills

SCRM risk mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Time management

Executive presence

Problem solving

Regulatory frameworks

Tools

VRM application

Job description

Executive Service

Closing Date: 11/09/2026 This position is designated as Hybrid

Background Check This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Executive Service

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

Finance & Administration

Strategic Technology Solutions

Nashville, TN

Annual Salary: $90,396.00 - $117,528.00

Closing Date: 11/09/2026 This position is designated as Hybrid

Background Check This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who We Are And What We Do The Department of Finance and Administration is currently seeking experienced candidates for a Supply Chain Vendor Risk Management (SCRM) position. This position will develop and implement a process to ensure SCRM requirements are completed across the STS enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop operational policies and procedures for SCRM that are in compliance with Information Systems Council (ISC) requirements.
• Collaborate with STS Vendor Management Office (VMO), STS Security, and STS Domains to ensure SCRM policies and processes are implemented across consolidated agencies.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of a Vendor Risk Management (VRM) application to perform risk assessments, request and store vendor documentation, track and remediate findings, risk acceptances, and business continuity plans.
• Coach and train state stakeholders on how to manage their vendors according to SCRM policy, procedures, and the VRM application.
• Develop tools and templates to assist state stakeholders with SCRM requirements.
• Respond to internal and external audits to demonstrate STS's compliance with SCRM policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in SCRM risk mitigation and compliance.
• Ability to engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient project management and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, with executive presence and presentation skills.
• Track record of demonstrating initiative and motivation, working independently and holding him/herself accountable for high levels of performance with minimal supervision.
• Ability to be resourceful in researching issues, solving problems, and offering solutions.
• Familiarity with external regulations, NIST frameworks, IRS Pub. 1075, CJIS, SSA, and MARS-E.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accreditation in IT audit, security, privacy or other related technology disciplines (CISA, CISSP, CIPP, etc.).
• Familiarity with service organization reports (SSAE 16 / SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402) and other industry certifications (e.g., ISO, PCI-DSS, SysTrust).
• Experience with Vendor Risk Management applications

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.