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Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager - Information Technology Executive 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Executive Offices

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$88,235 - $134,162

per year

Closes

February 24, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading efforts to manage risks, ensure compliance, and handle audits in the state's IT security operations, including updating emergency plans and tracking fixes for security issues.

It's a senior role in a government office where you'll work with teams to strengthen overall IT protection.

A good fit would be someone with strong leadership in IT security, experience in risk management, and a passion for improving government systems.

Key Requirements

  • Ten years of professional information technology experience, or six years with a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification
  • Experience in enterprise information security risk management
  • Ability to facilitate risk assessments and review sessions
  • Skills in IT audit remediation, including coordinating corrective actions and validating findings
  • Proficiency in managing risk registers, treatment plans, and continuity of operations (COOP) updates
  • Strong coordination with agency and technical teams for documentation and status reporting

Full Job Description

Are you an innovative and ambitious professional eager to start a new chapter in your information technology (IT) career? If so, the Office of Administration is eager to welcome you as Information Technology Executive 1 where you will take on the role of a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to exercise your leadership capabilities and your strong background in IT, as you oversee enterprise information security risk management activities. Drive your career forward while providing valuable, specialized IT services to enhance the Commonwealth’s overall security, governance, risk, and compliance posture!


Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager

Requirements

As the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager, you will serve as a senior contributor within the Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO), supporting IT audit remediation efforts and coordinating updates to Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans. You will be responsible for managing the enterprise information security risk register, facilitating periodic risk assessments and risk review sessions, as well as tracking and monitoring risk treatments plans. You will have the opportunity to support IT audit remediation activities by coordinating with agency and technical teams to document corrective action plans, track remediation milestones, and validate closure of audit findings. Work also involves responding to internal and external audit requests by gathering evidence, preparing documentation, and supporting status reporting related to information security controls.

Step into this pivotal role where you will drive forward-thinking risk treatment strategies, enhance remediation tracking processes, and elevate continuity planning to ensure operational excellence!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week.

    In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

    If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

    Additional details may be provided during the interview.

  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Ten years of professional information technology experience; or
  • Six years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must have CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 2/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-pabureau-5240516