Consultant - Systems Admin - MS - MDES

Consultant - Senior

Hybrid - Minimum 2 weeks per month onsite required

Jackson, MS 39213, United States

08:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST

6-month contract with a possibility of extension

Position Description

1. Strong Governance and Accountability

• Confirms IT practices align with internal policies, governance and regulatory expectations
• Provides objective, third party validation for senior managers, executives and board members
• Reduces conflicts of interest by producing fact-based assessments and where possible win/win outcomes.
• 2. Legal and Regulatory Risk Reduction
• Identifies gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (e.g., data protection, cybersecurity, State and Federal rules)
• Helps prevent fines, sanctions, litigation and federal enforcement action from Department of Labor
• Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention, and breach notifications.
• 3. Improves Policy Effectiveness Evaluates whether IT policies are:
1. Legally sound
2. Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards
3. Properly implemented and enforced
• 4. Better Decision Making for Leadership
• Provides clear, unbiased insight to support strategic decisions
• Translates technical findings into legal and policy implications executives can understand
• Prioritizes remediation based on business, legal and compliance risk - not just technical severity
• Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices adoption
• 5. Cost Savings, Avoidance and Mid to Long-Terms Efficiency
• Prevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings
• Identifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systems
• Aligns IT Investments with Legal and Policy Priorities
• 6. Clear, Actionable Roadmap Delivers prioritized recommendations spanning:
1. Technical controls
2. Policy updates
3. Legal compliance
4. Help coordinate IT, Legal, compliance and risk teams effectively

Required Skills

1. Technical and Domain expertise
• Deep knowledge in IT, Finance, HR management
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solution
• Industry best practices and regulatory awareness
• Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices and landscape
2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong data analysis and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to diagnose business, application, and legal challenges and identify root causes
• Experience in 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 client expectations and scope
• Professional negotiation and conflict resolution
5. Project Management
• Planning, executing and delivery of consulting engagements
• Time management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clients
• 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 and with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Accountability for deliverables and outcomes

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• 10 years working for a 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
• Prior experience as a contractor, freelancer or consultant

Operating System

• Microsoft: SME/Required
• IOS/Intermediate/Preferred
• Android/Intermediate/Preferred

Programming Language/Development Tools

• JIRA/Advanced/Preferred
• Project Management/SME/Required
• MC SharePoint/SME/Preferred

About Our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance Group
• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)