Senior Director of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

5h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees