IT Governance Analyst

Governance & Compliance Facilitation

· Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of IT policy and procedure documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enterprise standards. 

· Support IT governance activities and provide committee support by preparing meeting materials, documenting meeting minutes, and tracking action items. 

· Collect, analyze, and report on IT quality metrics to inform decision-making and support continuous improvement efforts. 

· Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written communications, summaries, and reports related to IT governance, quality metrics, and policy activities. 

· Facilitate communication and training related to IT policy requirements, reporting resources, and compliance protocols. 

· Assist with the escalation and documentation of suspected policy violations in accordance with established GDOT IT procedures 

· Ensure all project requests comply with internal IT governance frameworks, enterprise architecture standards, and applicable technology policies. 

· Prepare projects for formal review by internal governance boards or steering committees as required by project scale or impact. 

· Support documentation of funding justifications, risk assessments, and policy compliance as part of the intake package

Continuous Improvement

· Identify opportunities to improve the project intake and evaluation process. 

· Assist in developing guidelines, templates, and training materials to support business users in submitting high-quality project requests. 

· Draft new policies, procedures, guidance, and/or regulations for management approval within assigned time frames. 

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

· Demonstrated proficiency in research, information analysis to make recommendations

· Ability to determine functional needs and system requirements

· Ability to devise solutions based on analysis and critical thinking

· relevant analytical abilities

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with functional and technical teams

· Ability to coordinate between multiple workgroups

· Knowledge of agency laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

· Demonstrated ability to analyze documents accurately to determine compliance based on applicable statutes and regulations.

· Excellent organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.

· Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks to meet internal and external deadlines using independent judgment.

· Ability to secure and protect sensitive documents and/or records.

· Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

· Associate's degree in Operations Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Communications, or related field. 3-5+ years of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).

· Solid understanding of IT governance, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and regulatory compliance (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity standards).

· Demonstrated strong leadership skills, with previous experience motivating and guiding others toward accomplishment of office/department goals.

· Exceptional communication, both orally and in writing, and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

· Possesses strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to express ideas and facts to groups and individuals effectively

· Demonstrated experience identifying and solving problems and applying innovative solutions to make organizational improvements Committed to providing quality customer service

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience negotiating contracts

· Seeks innovative approaches to improve the process of delivering IT solutions to customers

· Experience working with multiple departments/units to accomplish a specific task.

· Project management experience

· Ability to quickly shift priorities and manage unexpected changes to priorities

· Experience leading teams

· Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to multitask, strong attention to details, excellent problem solving and follow-up skills required

· GRC experience with a strong understanding of how to design and execute compliance activities.

· Experience working within or alongside public sector or regulated industries.

· Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., NDAA, HITRUST, NIST) and compliance practices.

· Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuous improvement