IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

Rocky Mountain Institute•Remote - Colorado, CO

5d•$77,245 - $95,200•Remote

About The Position

This role supports the organization's governance, risk, privacy, and compliance program, ensuring technology systems, vendors, contracts, and business processes align with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. It partners closely with Legal, Information Security, IT, People Team, and Procurement to identify compliance considerations early and mature the organization's governance and privacy programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, in governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, information security, or business operations.
3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, procurement, internal audit, information security, or related functions.
Experience supporting compliance audits, vendor risk assessments, or regulatory programs, including reviewing contracts and vendor documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GDPR/UK GDPR, international data transfers, or information governance programs.
Experience in nonprofit, consulting, research, energy, or other mission-driven organizations.
One or more certifications: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CRISC, CISA.

Responsibilities

Maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures for technology, privacy, and information management; support internal and external audits with supporting evidence and documentation.
Review contracts and business initiatives for security, privacy, and compliance obligations, partnering with Legal and Procurement.
Coordinate compliance initiatives (Colorado Privacy Act, GDPR/UK GDPR, and other contractual/regulatory programs), tracking remediation activities to closure.
Conduct risk assessments for new technologies, vendors, and operational changes; maintain the IT risk register and drive mitigation plans to closure.
Perform security, privacy, and compliance reviews of third-party vendors and subprocessors, including DPAs, security questionnaires, and ongoing monitoring.
Support vendor onboarding and contractual compliance in partnership with Legal, Procurement, and Information Security.
Evaluate new technologies, integrations, and AI solutions (e.g., against the NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or EU AI Act) for privacy and governance considerations.
Assist with research, testing, and deployment of new AI functionality.
Maintain data inventories, Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), classification, retention, and lifecycle documentation.
Advise stakeholders on appropriate collection, use, sharing, retention, and protection of data.
Manage the monthly cybersecurity awareness training program and support other training activities.
Perform regular audits of user access, permissions, and IT assets.
Conduct periodic compliance reviews and governance assessments of systems and processes; track corrective actions to closure.
Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Legal, People Team, and Procurement to embed governance requirements early in technology projects.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
403b retirement match with immediate vesting
Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
Health savings or flexible spending accounts
Fertility and hormonal health support
Mental health and wellness support
Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Paid sabbatical leave
Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
Work from home and home technology allowances
Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
Potential for bonuses and merit increases
Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
Hybrid / remote work options
Team retreats and geographic meetups
Rewards and recognition programs