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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

IT Modal Governance and Compliance Lead - MAA/MPA (DOT Executive V)

Anne Arundel County

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Maryland Department of Transportation, which provides various services to residents and visitors. The IT Modal Governance and Compliance Lead is responsible for developing and enhancing governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks to support operational excellence and strategic objectives.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures

Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards

Identify, assess, and mitigate IT and operational risks

Lead the creation, review, and enforcement of IT policies and standards

Oversee internal and external IT audits and implement corrective actions

Prepare and deliver compliance, risk, and governance reports to leadership

Develop and track key performance indicators for compliance and risk

Collaborate with stakeholders to align governance and compliance initiatives

Qualification

IT governance frameworksRisk managementCompliance standardsPolicy developmentIT audit experienceStakeholder managementCybersecurity knowledgeAnalytical skillsRegulatory complianceAudit coordinationCompliance monitoringData privacyTransportation domain experienceITIL certificationCGEIT certificationCRISC certificationCISA certificationCISM certificationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTeam managementCollaboration skillsDecision-making skills

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field

Seven (7) years of progressive experience in IT governance, risk management, compliance, IT audit, IT leadership roles, including at least three (3) years managing enterprise-scale IT operations, digital transformation, or strategic initiatives in a complex, multi-modal environment

Preferred

Proven experience leading IT initiatives in transportation-related domains such as aviation, port operations, highway systems, transit networks, motor vehicle administration, or tolling infrastructure

In-depth knowledge of IT governance and compliance frameworks such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and ITIL

Proven expertise in risk management methodologies and regulatory compliance requirement

Demonstrated experience in policy development, audit coordination, and compliance monitoring

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in IT governance and compliance contexts

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities

Relevant certifications such as CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, COBIT, or ITIL are highly desirable

Ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with executive stakeholders

A solid background in cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., CJIS, NIST, FISMA)