Title : IT Business Analyst III or IV (Compliance & Controls Analyst)
Location : Frisco, TX or Overland Park, KS (OP, KS is preferred since managers sit here, but expects Frisco to have a larger candidate pool) - MUST be onsite 3 days per week
Duration : 1 year to start with potential for extension or conversion.
Level IV's require at least one certification + minimum 5-7+ YOE
Start Date : Anticipating Dec. 8
Overview
Client's IT Compliance team is expanding to support a significant government and industry compliance initiative (USGCI, PCI, and CMMC). We are looking for experienced IT Compliance & Controls Analysts who can balance technical acumen with strong communication skills to ensure our systems meet rigorous regulatory standards.
This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in high-volume, detail-oriented environments and can confidently engage cross-functional IT, audit, and compliance teams to assess, document, and strengthen control effectiveness across hundreds of applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct IT general controls (ITGC) testing across applications, databases, and servers to validate design and operational effectiveness (PCI, USGCI, CMMC, NIST 800-171, etc.).
- Lead live walkthroughs with control owners and operators, assessing evidence and identifying potential control gaps.
- Document and escalate compliance issues in a collaborative and solutions-focused manner.
- Work within ServiceNow CMDB to track and manage control inventory, evidence, and system dependencies.
- Partner closely with IT and business stakeholders to support both internal and external audits for USGCI, PCI, NSA, HIPAA, GBLA, COPA, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Support large-scale audit readiness efforts-overseeing controls across 10-12 applications per analyst and contributing to testing across 182 total applications.
- Adapt quickly to new systems and environments; communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Must-Have Qualifications
5-7+ years of IT audit, IT risk, or compliance experience with a focus on NIST 800-171.Hands-on knowledge of IT environments (applications, databases, servers) and how they interact from a controls perspective.Experience with CMMC frameworksDemonstrated success performing USGCI or other government compliance testing.Familiarity with ServiceNow CMDB (experience maintaining configuration items or IRGC modules a plus).Strong interpersonal and communication skills-able to engage diverse teams, facilitate discussions via Microsoft Teams, and explain complex issues in plain English.Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple concurrent assessments under tight timelines.Preferred / Nice-to-Have
Active certifications : CISA, CCA, CCP, or related IT audit credentials.Experience supporting PCI or USGCI readiness initiatives.Familiarity with Steven Covey's "Speed of Trust" principles or similar leadership frameworks.Proven ability to operate effectively in enterprise-scale environments with thousands of controls across 150+ applications.Prior experience in telecommunications, government contracting, or regulated enterprise settings.Why This Role
This is a high-visibility opportunity within a mission-critical compliance program. Analysts in this role will directly support client's IT readiness for federal and industry assessments, shaping the organization's security and compliance posture for years to come.Internal Notes : Profile Focus :
IT-centric auditors or compliance analysts (not financial or SOX-only backgrounds).Must have NIST 800-171 and CMMC exposure-these are non-negotiable.Candidates talking about NIST 800-53 only are likely from finance backgrounds reject.Look for hands-on ServiceNow CMDB or Archer experience - this also signals IT background.Certifications to Prioritize :
CISA, CCA, CCP = top of the list.