Senior Director of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

Job Posting Title

Senior Director of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Supervisory Organization

CIO

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

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 complian