Burns & McDonnell - Kansas City, MO
posted 4 months ago
The Senior IT Compliance Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring that the company's IT systems and processes adhere to all relevant regulations and standards. This position involves conducting audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify potential issues within the IT framework. The analyst will collaborate closely with IT leadership to implement effective solutions that mitigate identified risks. A significant part of the role includes preparing internal audit reports, making actionable recommendations, and following up on the status of outstanding audit issues to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. In this role, the Senior IT Compliance Analyst will lead IT risk assessments by gaining a comprehensive understanding of business objectives, internal controls, enabling technology, and the overall IT infrastructure. The analyst will develop and implement assessment plans for new technologies and processes, ensuring that all aspects of IT compliance are covered. Proficiency in automated security tools is essential, as the analyst will perform audit work over various technologies utilized by the company and across different IT functions. The analyst will also be responsible for leading the assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of internal IT controls, as well as developing and implementing IT compliance policies and procedures. Managing and maintaining IT audit schedules is another critical responsibility, which involves collaborating with necessary teams to prepare for audits effectively. The Senior IT Compliance Analyst will identify and manage operational efficiencies and changes in auditing operations, evaluate controls designed to prevent or detect fraud, and communicate audit results and recommendations to management both orally and in writing. Additionally, the analyst will prepare and present findings as needed, schedule and conduct presentations at meetings with auditees and management, and participate in incident response activities and investigations. Staying up to date with changes in relevant laws, regulations, and standards is vital, as is acquiring additional knowledge of regulations and emerging technologies. The role also includes providing leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff, ensuring adherence to QA/QC processes, and compliance with company and site safety policies. Other duties may be assigned as necessary, and compliance with all policies and standards is expected.