IT Governance Analyst

DataStaff, Inc is in need of an IT Governance Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.
*This position is hybrid
Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and guidance in developing and interpreting policy, legislative, as well as regulatory proposals for the IT Division (ITD).
• Provide legal/regulatory analysis for ITD staff and acting as liaison to the Office of the Attorney General to coordinate procurement claims and support leadership with legislative analysis during General Assembly sessions.
• Provide technical support and guidance in developing and interpreting policy, legislative, as well as regulatory proposals for ITD particularly related to procurement and GA.
• Provide analysis of procurement-related legislation to ITD leadership.
• Serve as ITD lead during general assembly legislative sessions.
• Analyze impacts and provide status reports to operational areas as needed.
• Coordinate legislative briefings and debarment actions in conjunction with the Governance and Procurement Program Managers and the Office of the Attorney General.
• Serve as liaison to the Attorney General's Office to resolve legal issues.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia procurement practices and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, mediate, settle disputes equitably, and handle difficult situations diplomatically.
• Communication & collaboration experience with excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, and the ability to simplify technical terms and collaborate with diverse personnel.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments in a timely manner and in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Ability to analyze complex financial data, work with detailed numerical data, reach logical conclusions and generate reports.
• Knowledge of the Code of Virginia related to the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Management, Public Management, Public Policy or related field desired.
• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certificate.
• Experience in a state or local agency.

Required Skills:

• 5 Years - Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia procurement practices and requirements.
• 4 Years - A combination of training, experience, or education in Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Management, Public Management, Public Policy or related field desired
• 5 Years - Demonstrated ability to negotiate, mediate, settle disputes equitably, and handle difficult situations diplomatically.
• 5 Years - Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple, concurrent assignments in a timely manner and in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• 5 Years - Ability to analyze complex financial data or legislation, work with detailed numerical data, reach logical conclusions and generate reports.

Desired Skills:

• 2 Years - Knowledge of the Code of Virginia related to Information technology

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.