Senior Compliance Specialist

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The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Reporting to the OIT Compliance Officer, the Compliance Project Manager will assist OIT and its Compliance Office in building an effective IT Compliance program through managing periodic annual audits, assessments and testing as well as compliance projects and initiatives.   In this position, a security or compliance professional or experienced project manager will support OIT and its Compliance Office in building an enterprise structure for IT compliance to deliver effective guidance, monitoring and reporting to IT leadership and enterprise and departmental IT teams. 

Essential Functions 

• Create, implement, monitor and update project plans and schedules for IT Compliance initiatives, including coordinating responses to audit and assessments. 
• Identify key stakeholders for Compliance processes and projects and build effective stakeholder relationships and communication. 
• Create effective reporting, status, and dashboards on IT Compliance activities and initiatives, including reporting for IT leadership and stakeholders  
• Manage and support projects focused on modernizing Compliance Office processes and implementing automated GRC tools 
• Contribute to policy, procedure and guidance development and alignment with regulatory and financial compliance requirements, security and privacy requirements, and best practices.  

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior and mid-level management, stakeholders, auditors, and lead technical staff. 
• Demonstrated presentation skills, strategic thinking, and high professional ethics. 
• Ability to perform compliance interviews, document business processes and technical procedures 
• Knowledge of compliance regulations and frameworks including NIST 800-53 controls, HIPAA safeguards, COBIT strongly desired 
• Strong understanding of IT controls and their relationship to business processes Strong understanding of enterprise IT environments 
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. 

• Completion of a Bachelors degree program at an accredited college or university with a major course work in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field   OR a law or auditing background with experience in IT Compliance  
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager 
• 2+ years of Project management, security or IT audit experience leading audits or security or IT compliance initiatives at enterprise scale, preferably in IT, finance or public administration 
• Experience with Governance Risk and Compliance or Integrated Risk Management tools 
• One or more of PMP, CISA, CISM or CISSP Certifications strongly preferred but not required 
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience is determined to be acceptable by the Office of Innovation & Technology and Human Resources. 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Starting salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications. 

All applications should include the following: 
•    Cover Letter clarifying your interest and qualifications for the role.
•    Resume
We won’t accept or review incomplete applications.

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
•    We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
•    Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
•    Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
•    Generous retirement savings options are available
•    Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
•    Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
•    Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].