Consultant - SeniorHybrid - Minimum 2 weeks per month onsite requiredJackson, MS 39213, United States08:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST6-month contract with a possibility of extensionPosition Description1. Strong Governance and AccountabilityConfirms IT practices align with internal policies, governance and regulatory expectationsProvides objective, third party validation for senior managers, executives and board membersReduces conflicts of interest by producing fact-based assessments and where possible win/win outcomes.2. Legal and Regulatory Risk ReductionIdentifies 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 LaborEnsure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention, and breach notifications.3.
Improves Policy Effectiveness Evaluates whether IT policies are:Legally soundUp to date with current state and federal laws and standardsProperly implemented and enforced4. Better Decision Making for LeadershipProvides clear, unbiased insight to support strategic decisionsTranslates technical findings into legal and policy implications executives can understandPrioritizes remediation based on business, legal and compliance risk - not just technical severityIdentifies opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices adoption5. Cost Savings, Avoidance and Mid to Long-Terms EfficiencyPrevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findingsIdentifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systemsAligns IT Investments with Legal and Policy Priorities6.
Clear, Actionable Roadmap Delivers prioritized recommendations spanning:Technical controlsPolicy updatesLegal complianceHelp coordinate IT, Legal, compliance and risk teams effectivelyRequired SkillsTechnical and Domain expertiseDeep knowledge in IT, Finance, HR managementAbility to analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solutionIndustry best practices and regulatory awarenessKnowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices and landscapeAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsStrong data analysis and critical thinking abilitiesAbility to diagnose business, application, and legal challenges and identify root causesExperience in developing actionable recommendationsCommunication SkillsExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholdersStrong presentation and reporting skillsClient and Stakeholder ManagementRelationship-building and trust managementAbility to manage client expectations and scopeProfessional negotiation and conflict resolutionProject ManagementPlanning, executing and delivery of consulting engagementsTime management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clientsRisk identification and mitigationBusiness and Commercial SkillsProposal writing and contract negotiationBudgeting, pricing, financial analysis, and forecastingSelf-Management and IndependenceAbility to work autonomously and with minimal supervisionStrong organizational and decision-making skillsAccountability for deliverables and outcomesPreferred SkillsBachelor's or Master's degree10 years working for a large consulting company10 + years delivering consulting or advisory services5+ years working for any Mississippi state agency10 + years working in an Oversight capacityExperience working with the Department of LaborPrior experience as a contractor, freelancer or consultantOperating SystemMicrosoft: SME/RequiredIOS/Intermediate/PreferredAndroid/Intermediate/PreferredProgramming Language/Development ToolsJIRA/Advanced/PreferredProject Management/SME/RequiredMC SharePoint/SME/PreferredAbout Our CompanyDataSoft 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 GroupAccident/Critical Illness InsuranceLife Insurance401 (K)