GRC Director (468956)

GRC Director (468956)
DETAILS
Location: Dallas, TX 75231 (onsite 2-3 days per week)
Position Type: Direct-Hire
Hourly / Salary: $160K-$180K+ (based on experience level)

JOB SUMMARY
Vaco is currently seeking a GRC Director for a Direct-Hire opportunity that is located in Dallas, TX 75231 (onsite 2-3 days per week).  The GRC Director will serve as the SME responsible for developing and implementing the enterprise cybersecurity operations and GRC initiatives. The GRC Director will work closely with internal / external leaders within Business Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Privacy. The GRC Director will work closely with the BT Cybersecurity team, understanding GRC and business requirements, tying technical concepts to enterprise and business risk.

• GRC Strategy / Roadmap – Develops / Maintains / Executes the BT GRC Strategy and Multi-Year Roadmap in Alignment With Organizational Information Security and Business Objectives, Including Defining Strategic Direction / Governance Structure / Control Standards / Risk Appetite Alignment
• Policy / Standards Governance – Develops / Maintains Policies / Processes / Procedures / Standards Supporting GRC and Cybersecurity Requirements based on Selected Regulatory / Industry Frameworks | Collaborates With Business Units / Legal / HR to Ensure Consistent Policy Enforcement / Awareness / Lifecycle Management / Version Control
• Enterprise Risk Management – Manages the BT Risk Management Program (Risk Identification / Inherent and Residual Risk Assessment / Control Evaluation / Mitigation Planning / Executive Reporting) | Maintains and Regularly Updates the Centralized Risk Register for Leadership Visibility and Board-Level Reporting
• Regulatory / Privacy Alignment – Ensures GRC Strategy Incorporates Security / Privacy Frameworks | Adapts to Legislative / Regulatory Changes | Monitors National / State / Local Privacy Laws and Data Governance Requirements | Translating Requirements into Control / Policy Updates
• Compliance Program Execution – Translates GRC Requirements into Actionable Control Guidance for Stakeholders | Identifies Compensating Controls / Gaps | Maintains a Compliance Calendar Tracking Policy Reviews / Annual Security Training / Risk Assessments / Control Testing / Evidence Collection
• Remediation / Risk Treatment – Drives Remediation Plans / Risk Treatment Strategies in Collaboration with Technology / Business Leaders | Tracks Corrective Actions / Validates Control Enhancements | Ensures Alignment with Internal Standards / External Regulatory Obligations
• Audit Leadership – Leads / Supports Internal / External Audits (Readiness Assessments / Control Walkthroughs / Evidence Compilation / Remediation Tracking) | Serves as Primary PoC for Third-Party Auditors / Assessors / Regulatory Examiners

 
About the Project: This role is a newly created Director-level position, reporting to the National SVP of Cybersecurity Technology, focusing on building and leading a comprehensive GRC Program from the ground-up in the Business Technology / Cybersecurity Team.  Right now, GRC work is fragmented and reactive among busy leaders with no dedicated owner, while they maintain heavy compliance obligations (PCI DSS / FedRAMP Low / SOC 2 Type 2) and prepare for HIPAA as the next big requirement. They are also shifting their cybersecurity benchmark from CIS Controls to the more organizationally aligned NIST Cybersecurity Framework. This is a high-impact, change-agent role for a seasoned GRC leader with proven experience standing up programs in complex environments. It's about transforming how this organization governs risk and compliance at an enterprise scale to support its ambitious mission, perfect for someone who thrives on building growth, influencing cross-functionally, and driving real organizational evolution. 

• Own the BT GRC strategy, multi-year roadmap, policies, processes, and standards.
• Lead the full enterprise risk management program (identification / assessment / mitigation / risk register / leadership reporting).
• Champion the NIST transition and drive organizational change as a true catalyst, not just a maintainer.
• Manage audit prep / readiness / remediation and be the primary contact for external auditors.
• Build / Scale a small team (starting with 2 direct reports: Risk Manager + Risk Analyst), make cases for growth, and partner closely with Legal / Cybersecurity / Business Units to translate complex requirements into actionable guidance.
• Ensure sustainable compliance, proactive risk treatment, and education across teams (including sales / marketing on privacy trends).

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• GRC Director / Leadership (5+ years) – Building / Scaling Enterprise GRC Programs | Oversight of Multi-Framework Environments / Executive Reporting / Board-Level Risk Communication
• Enterprise GRC Program Development – Proven Track Record of Standing-Up / Growing Comprehensive GRC Programs from Ground-Up in Complex / Large-Scale / Regulated Environments | Establishing Governance Structures / Control Libraries / Risk Methodologies / Reporting Cadence
• Multi-Framework Compliance Oversight (direct hands-on) – Managing Concurrent Compliance Initiatives Across PCI DSS / SOC 2 Type 2 / FedRAMP (Low or Moderate) / HIPAA or Similar Privacy Regulations | Coordinating Control Harmonization / Evidence Strategies / Continuous Monitoring Across Frameworks
• ERM (expertise) – Risk Identification / Qualitative & Quantitative Risk Assessment / Mitigation Planning / Risk Treatment Strategies / KRIs & KPIs / Ongoing Monitoring | Maintenance of Executive-Level Risk Register with Clear Escalation / Reporting Mechanisms
• Cybersecurity Framework Strategy – Transitioning Organizations Between Maturity Models (CIS Controls to NIST Cybersecurity Framework) | Control Mapping / Gap Analysis / Organizational Change Management
• Audit / Assurance Leadership –Leading Audit Readiness / Control Walkthroughs / Remediation Programs / Evidence Governance | Serving as Primary Executive PoC for External Auditors / 3PAOs / Assessors Across Multiple Regulatory Frameworks
• Policy / Control Operationalization –Develop / Document / Operationalize Enterprise-Wide Policies / Standards / Procedures / Technical Control Baselines | Ensuring Scalability / Sustainability / Alignment With Business and Regulatory Objectives
• Change Leadership / Organizational Influence – Drive Enterprise Adoption of GRC Practices Across Business Units / Technology / Legal / Leadership | Leading Cultural Transformation Beyond “Check-the-Box” Compliance
• GRC Team Development – Building / Leading Small-to-Medium GRC / Risk Teams | Conducting Capability Assessments / Defining Roles & Competencies / Creating Business Cases for Headcount & Tooling Investment
• Privacy / Data Governance Expertise (strong understanding) –Privacy / Data Protection / Health Information Handling Requirements | Translating Complex Regulatory Obligations into Practical Guidance for Non-Technical Stakeholders (Sales / Marketing / HR)

 
PREFERRED (not required)

• Nonprofit / Healthcare / Highly-Regulated Industry Experience

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.