Comtello ยท 7 hours ago
Senior IT Consultant
Jackson, MS
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expComtello is seeking a skilled Senior IT Consultant to provide independent oversight of IT governance, compliance, and risk management. The role involves assessing IT practices, providing insights to leadership, and ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting coordination across various teams.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assess and validate IT practices against internal policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements
Provide objective, third-party insights to senior leadership and board members
Identify gaps in compliance with State and Federal laws, including data protection and cybersecurity regulations
Evaluate the effectiveness of IT policies, ensuring they are legally sound, current, and consistently enforced
Highlight misalignment between documented policies and actual IT practices
Translate technical findings into clear business and legal implications for executives
Prioritize remediation efforts based on business, legal, and compliance risk
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate outdated or non-compliant systems
Deliver a clear, actionable roadmap covering technical controls, policy updates, and compliance requirements
Support coordination across IT, Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of IT, Finance, and HR systems and operations
Ability to analyze complex problems and design practical, streamlined solutions
Familiarity with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of Mississippi public-sector IT environments and practices
Excellent analytical, data analysis, and critical thinking capabilities
Ability to assess business, application, and legal challenges to identify root causes
Proven experience developing clear, actionable recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Effective presentation and executive-level reporting abilities
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
Experience managing expectations, scope, and deliverables
Skilled in professional negotiation and conflict resolution
Experience planning, executing, and delivering consulting engagements
Strong time management and prioritization skills across multiple stakeholders or clients
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
Experience with proposal development and contract negotiation
Knowledge of budgeting, pricing, financial analysis, and forecasting
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong organizational, decision-making, and accountability skills
Must meet or exceed the Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current resident of the United States
Must have current work authorization for the United States
Must be a direct hire
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree
10 +years working for large consulting company
10 + years delivering consulting or advisory services
5+ years working for any Mississippi state agency
10 + years working in an Oversight capacity
Experience working with the Department of Labor
Company
Comtello
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase