Senior Risk/Audit Analyst
Senior Risk / Audit Analyst , Only W2 (Citizen,TN, GC, GC EAD and H4EAD)
Locations : St. Louis, MO; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Des Moines, IA; Tempe / Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
Duration : 12+ Months Contract
Candidate Preference : Local to one of the listed locations
Must-Have Skills :
Risk Management & Audit : Solid understanding of risk management and audit principles and practices.
Project Management Tools : Experience with JIRA for issue tracking and project management.
Agile Methodology : Familiarity with Agile principles and practices.
Key Responsibilities :
Vulnerability Escalation : Escalate overdue vulnerabilities to senior leaders to ensure timely remediation.
Risk Management Control : Execute the risk management control for vulnerability consequence model escalation under the guidance of the control lead and hiring manager.
Collaboration : Work collaboratively with other team members involved in executing this control.
Process Improvement : Identify and lead efforts to implement improvements in control execution, technology, and procedures.
Communication & Coordination : Understand incoming work, identify affected parties, and clearly communicate necessary actions.
Remediation Tracking : Work with remediation owners and their leadership to provide guidance and track progress until completion, escalating when necessary.
Reporting : Create communications and reports that provide transparency into progress and highlight areas needing attention.
Documentation : Maintain meticulous records and evidence to support audit and control reviews.
Required Qualifications :
Information Security : 2+ years of experience in Information Security Analysis or equivalent.
Excel : 2+ years of advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Desired Qualifications :
Attention to Detail : Exceptional attention to detail is crucial, as this role supports a heavily audited control.
Audit / Risk Management : Prior experience in audit or risk management.
Governance & Compliance : Experience analyzing governance, policy, compliance, and risk management practices.
Collaboration & Influence : Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Facilitation & Leadership : Ability to lead meetings, drive consensus, and achieve results.
Problem-Solving : Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to a diverse audience.
Analytical Skills : Strong analytical skills with a high focus on accuracy.
Microsoft Office : Advanced skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
SharePoint & JIRA : Demonstrated experience using SharePoint and Jira.
Agile Methodology : Knowledge of Agile principles and practices.