Job Posting Title
Senior Director of IT Governance, Risk and ComplianceAgency
090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERVSupervisory Organization
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Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Job Description
As the Sr. Director of IT Governance, Risk & Compliance with OMES you will enjoy:
Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Job Details
Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
Support the Information Services Division.
Salary is based on education and experience.
Position is on-site in Oklahoma City, OK.
Position Summary
The Senior Director of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for leading the organization’s governance, risk management, and compliance programs with a primary focus on legal oversight, government contract compliance and financial governance. This role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, contractual obligations, and industry standards while maintaining fiscal accountability. The position serves as the key liaison between Legal, Finance, Procurement, and executive leadership to mitigate legal and financial risk, manage government contract requirements, and maintain audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Contract Compliance
Review, negotiate, and manage government contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Legal and Procurement teams to draft and enforce compliance clauses in agreements.
Monitor contract performance and ensure adherence to government contracting standards.
Maintain documentation for contract audits and regulatory reviews.
Policy & Governance
Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies and procedures aligned with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
Establish governance frameworks that integrate compliance requirements into business operations.
Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, operational, financial, and regulatory risks related to government contracts and IT operations.
Provide executive leadership with risk dashboards and actionable insights for decision-making.
Compliance Monitoring
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) and government contracting standards.
Manage certifications and compliance programs.
Maintain audit readiness and oversee remediation efforts.
Financial Governance
Oversee financial compliance for IT and government contracts, ensuring adherence to budgetary controls and fiscal policies.
Monitor financial risks related to contracts, procurement, and regulatory obligations.
Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate cost allocation, reporting, and compliance with government cost principles.
Support audits related to financial governance and provide documentation for regulatory reviews.
Auditing & Reporting
Coordinate internal and external audits, including government contract and financial compliance audits.
Prepare and submit compliance and risk reports to regulators and senior management.
Training & Communication
Educate employees on compliance requirements, government contracting rules, financial governance, and legal obligations.
Act as a liaison between departments, management, and auditors to ensure consistent compliance practices.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Security, or a related field and 1-5 years of related work experience in IT or operational governance, such as internal/external audit, compliance or risk management.
Preference will be given to candidates who
Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree in Legal Studies, Compliance, or Risk Management.
Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on compliance or governance.
Strong understanding of government contracting regulations.
Expertise in contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex legal and financial requirements for diverse audiences.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
About OMES
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.
OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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