Job Description

Senior IT Consultant Project

MDES ReEmploy Modernization

Client / Requesting Agency

MDES (State of Mississippi)

Work Arrangement

Hybrid maximum 2 weeks per month remote
Must be able to travel to MDES a minimum of 2 weeks per month

Position Description / Responsibilities 1. Strong Governance and Accountability

• Confirm IT practices align with internal policies, governance, and regulatory expectations

• Provide objective, third-party validation for senior managers, executives, and board members

• Reduce conflicts of interest by producing fact-based assessments and win/win outcomes where possible

2. Legal and Regulatory Risk Reduction

• Identify gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (data protection, cybersecurity, state and federal rules)

• Help prevent fines, sanctions, litigation, and federal enforcement actions from the Department of Labor

• Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications

3. Improve Policy Effectiveness

• Evaluate whether IT policies are:

  • Legally sound

  • Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards

  • Properly implemented and enforced

• Highlight inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices

4. Better Decision Making for Leadership

• Provide clear, unbiased insight to support strategic decisions

• Translate technical findings into legal and policy implications for executives

• Prioritize remediation based on business, legal, and compliance risk

• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices

5. Cost Savings, Avoidance, and Mid-to-Long-Term Efficiency

• Prevent costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings

• Identify redundant, outdated, or non-compliant systems

• Align IT investments with legal and policy priorities

6. Clear, Actionable Roadmap

• Deliver prioritized recommendations covering:

  • Technical controls

  • Policy updates

  • Legal compliance

• Coordinate IT, legal, compliance, and risk teams effectively

Required Skills & Experience 1. Technical and Domain Expertise

• Deep knowledge of IT, Finance, and HR management

• Ability to analyze complex problems and design practical solutions

• Industry best practices and regulatory awareness

• Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices

2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills

• Ability to diagnose business, application, and legal challenges

• Experience developing actionable recommendations

3. Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Strong presentation and reporting skills

4. Client and Stakeholder Management

• Relationship-building and trust management

• Ability to manage expectations and scope

• Professional negotiation and conflict resolution

5. Project Management

• Planning, execution, and delivery of consulting engagements

• Time management across multiple stakeholders

• Risk identification and mitigation

6. Business and Commercial Skills

• Proposal writing and contract negotiation

• Budgeting, pricing, financial analysis, and forecasting

7. Self-Management and Independence

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

• Strong organizational and decision-making skills

• Accountability for deliverables and outcomes

Preferred / Not Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree

• 10+ years working for large consulting companies

• 10+ years delivering consulting or advisory services

• 5+ years working for a Mississippi state agency

• 10+ years working in an oversight capacity

• Experience working with the Department of Labor

Skill Matrix (Required Highlights)

• Microsoft Operating Systems SME (Required)

• Project Management SME (Required)

• Agile Methodology Intermediate (Required)

• DevOps Intermediate (Required)

• Tailored SDLC Design & Development SME (Required)

• QA Certification SME (Required)

• Project Financials SME (Required)

• Business Intelligence SME (Required)

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote work,

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