• Finance Analytical And Problem Solving Skills…

    COOLSOFT (Jackson, MS)


    Finance Analytical And Problem Solving Skills Written And Verbal Communication Skil

     

    Requirement id 156509

     

    Job title Consultant

     

    Job location in Jackson, MS

     

    Skills required Domain Services, Finance, HR Management, Analytical And Problem Solving Skills Wr

     

    Open Date 02-Jan-2026

     

    Close Date

     

    Job type Contract

     

    Duration 5 Months

     

    Compensation DOE

     

    Status requirement ---

     

    Job interview type ---

     

    Email Recruiter:coolsoft

     

    Job Description Consultant: Domain Services, Finance, HR Management, Analytical And Problem Solving Skills Wr

     

    Start date :2/2/2026

     

    End Date :06/30/2026

     

    Submission deadline :1/8/2026 3:00:00 PM

     

    Client Info : MDES

    Note:

    * Hybrid -Minimum 2 weeks per month onsite required.

    Description:

    Description of the job functions the contractor will be expected to perform.

     

    . Strong Governance and Accountability

     

    - Confirms IT practices align with internal policies, governance and regulatory expectations.

     

    - Provides objective, third party validation for senior managers, executives and board members.

    - Reduces conflicts of interest by producing fact- based assessments and where possible win/win outcomes

    2. Legal and Regulatory Risk Reduction:

     

    -Identifies gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (e.g., data protection, cybersecurity, State and Federal rules)

     

    - Helps prevent fines, sanctions, litigation and federal enforcement action from Department of Labor

    - Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention, and breach notifications

    3. Improves Policy Effectiveness

    Evaluates whether IT policies are:

    a) Legally sound

     

    b) Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards

     

    c) Properly implemented and enforced

    Also highlights inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices

    4. Better Decision Making for Leadership:

     

    - Provides clear, unbiased insight to support strategic decisions

     

    - Translates technical findings into legal and policy implications executives can understand

     

    - Prioritizes remediation based on business, legal and compliance risk - not just technical severity

    - Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices adoption

    5. Cost Savings, Avoidance and Mid to Long-Terms Efficiency:

     

    - Prevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings

     

    - Identifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systems

    - Aligns IT Investments with Legal and Policy Priorities

    6. Clear, Actionable Roadmap:

    Delivers prioritized recommendation spanning:

    a) technical controls

     

    b) Policy updates

     

    c) Legal compliance

     

    d) Help coordinate IT, Legal, compliance and risk teams effectively

    Required Skills/Experience:

    Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position.

     

    These requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will NOT be presented to the manager for consideration.

     

    1. Technical and Domain expertise

     

    - Deep knowledge in IT, Finance, HR management

     

    - Ability to Analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solution

     

    - Industry best practices and regulatory awareness

    - Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices and landscape

    2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

     

    - Strong data analysis and critical thinking abilities

     

    - Ability to diagnose business, application, and legal challenges and identify root causes

    - Experience in developing actionable recommendations

    3. Communication Skills:

     

    - Excellent written and verbal communication

     

    - Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

    - Strong presentation and reporting skills

    4. Client and Stakeholder Management:

     

    - Relationship-building and trust management

     

    - Ability to manage client expectations and scope

    - Professional negotiation and conflict resolution

    5. Project Management:

     

    - Planning, executing and delivery of consulting engagements

     

    - Time management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clients

    - Risk identification and mitigation

    6. Busine

     

    Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 156509 while calling.

     

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