State of Illinois · 23 hours ago
Chief Compliance Officer (SPSA Opt. 1)
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$11,500/mo - $12,333/mo
5+ years expThe State of Illinois is seeking a visionary Chief Compliance Officer to lead its enterprise-wide compliance program within the Department of Innovation & Technology. In this role, you will drive policy and strategy, lead multi-agency collaboration, and serve as a trusted advisor on IT compliance matters.
AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Subject to management approval of the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Secretary, serves as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and policy-making official for the DoIT Compliance Program
Oversees the enterprise-wide compliance liaison team which liaises with agency clients on Agency compliance and audit matters and projects, including IT and cybersecurity, Administrative Regulatory, and Fiscal
Possesses executive level authority to manage compliance risks and conduct advanced risk assessments/testing
Serves as official agency spokesperson on behalf of the DoIT Secretary to all internal and external entities including all client agencies, private and federal officials regarding all compliance issues and policies
Serves as full-line supervisor
Manages and oversees comprehensive documentation, communication, and reporting for executive review and ensures the accurate and timely maintenance of compliance records, investigations, and resolutions for executive and regulatory review
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree with courses in business management, public administration, financial accounting, or auditing
Requires prior experience equivalent to five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in compliance, audit, legal, or regulatory roles within an Information Technology environment
Requires five (5) years of professional experience supervising or leading a team of professionals in a large public or business organization
Preferred
Five (5) years of professional experience in developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance/audit programs and projects in a large public or private enterprise, including administrative, regulatory, fiscal, IT, and cybersecurity
Five (5) years of professional experience applying regulatory frameworks such as SOC 1, SOC 2, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and COBIT, with demonstrated experience in managing compliance audits and remediations in these areas
Five (5) years of experience managing and directing compliance teams, including leading cross-functional teams and liaisons in large-scale public or private sector organizations
Five (5) years of professional experience collaborating with and advising executive leadership to integrate compliance initiatives into strategic business operations
Five (5) years of professional experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and industry-specific regulations, such as those set by the Office of the Auditor General, to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance
Five (5) years of professional experience as a strategic advisor, providing high-level compliance guidance to senior leadership and influencing decision-making to align compliance efforts with organizational objectives
Five (5) years of professional experience performing risk assessments, developing control frameworks, and implementing mitigation strategies for compliance vulnerabilities in complex enterprise environments
Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional teams, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment on compliance initiatives and strategic goals
Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information with precision and clarity
Certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Benefits
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Company
State of Illinois
State of Illinois is the state governance platform of Illinois.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
J.B. Pritzker
Governor
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