IT Enterprise Risk Analyst

City of Tucson

2d • $29 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Enterprise Risk Analyst position at the City of Tucson’s Information Technology Department (ITD) is responsible for supporting the organization's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) efforts by developing, implementing, and maintaining IT policies, procedures, and controls. This position analyzes and applies governance frameworks to maintain compliance and protect the data and IT infrastructure while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Work is performed under the supervision of an IT Manager. This position does not supervise.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience as an Enterprise Risk Analyst, IT GRC Analyst or in a related role.
• The ideal candidate should have experience in IT governance, risk management, and a basic understanding of IT controls and security.
• They should understand core IT concepts including fundamental knowledge of operating systems, networking basics, knowledge of cloud computing, and a basic understanding of scripting.
• Additionally, they should have knowledge of industry-standard data and privacy protection regulations, be familiar with risk assessment methodologies, and have an understanding of IT audit processes and security controls.
• Adept documentation skills are essential, demonstrated through experience in documenting IT policies, controls and creating compliance reports.
• An understanding of change management and the use of metrics would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and supports the development of IT Governance, Identify and Mitigate risks (GRC) frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and governance controls in collaboration with teams and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Provides guidance on understanding and adhering to established policies and procedures with IT teams embedded in partner departments.
• Recommends and implements improvements documenting identified risks, risk score, mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and monitoring activities.
• Supports the development and maintenance of a comprehensive risk register, tracking identified risks, risk scores, mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and monitoring activities.
• Contributes to the definition and continuous improvement of key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics to assess program effectiveness.
• Conducts and facilitates IT risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts on tech-enabled business operations.
• Assesses risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers.
• Supports internal and external audits by gathering evidence, preparing documentation, and addressing audit findings.
• Performs gap analyses and compliance assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to IT GRC standards.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base for IT GRC-related information to support ongoing compliance and risk management efforts.
• Monitors organization-wide compliance with administrative directives and policies, external regulations (e.g. PCI, HIPAA, CJIS, etc.), and other IT governance requirements for corrective measures.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements by working with SMEs to enhance risk management and compliance practices.
• Educates employees on IT standards, policies and compliance obligations
• Assists in IT incident response, documenting findings, supporting remediation and root cause analysis efforts, and assessing security and compliance impacts.
• Assists in the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies and controls to enhance IT security and compliance.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
• You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level