Sr IT Governance Analyst

Sr IT Governance Analyst Anywhere Type: Contract-to-Hire Category: Advisory Industry: Insurance Workplace Type: Remote Standard Hours: Open Reference ID:

JN -102026-109272

Date Posted: 10/29/2026 Shortcut: Description Remote Our client seeks a Sr IT Governance Analyst to provide counsel on IT controls, risk management, and audits. The role partners with the AI Center of Excellence to align internal AI development with governance standards and supports process improvement across the software development lifecycle. The position coordinates audits with internal stakeholders and external firms, identifies control weaknesses, and implements policies, procedures, standards, and controls. It also leads and prioritizes complex IT process change initiatives that impact multiple divisions. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $42.00 to $52.00/hr. w2 JN -102026-109272 Responsibilities Serve as subject expert on IT governance, controls, and risk management for leaders and business areas. Drive improvements to the software development lifecycle, including documentation and control implementation. Oversee and coordinate IT audits, ensuring effective communication with internal teams and external firms. Identify systemic IT control weaknesses, recommend remediation actions, and elevate to secure resources. Create, implement, and manage IT risk management processes, policies, procedures, standards, and controls. Lead complex IT process change initiatives with cross-division impact and critical dependencies. Manage and prioritize a portfolio of change initiatives and gather inputs to define future efforts. Collaborate with the AI Center of Excellence to apply governance guidelines and standards for traditional, generative, and agentic AI solutions. Experience Requirements 5 to 7 years of IT governance experience, including risk and compliance. 1 to 2 years of AI-related governance exposure preferred. Hands-on experience with NIST and NAIC frameworks and the ability to navigate governance forums. Audit coordination experience with internal stakeholders and external firms. Preferred exposure to tools such as IBM watsonx and Microsoft Copilot. Industry experience in healthcare, health plan, or insurance preferred. Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree. In lieu of a degree, 7+ years of related experience. Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. 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The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. 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