Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 33 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
  • Life insurance
  • A 401(K) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Location of job: Hybrid (2 days remote & 3 days onsite). Candidates must currently reside in Austin, Texas or surrounding areas.**

Performs advanced information security analysis work for the Information Security Office within the Information Systems Division. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This role will focus on implementing and managing self-assessment projects within our GRC platform, with a strong emphasis on regulatory frameworks and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and manage self-assessment projects within GRC tools (preferably Diligent).
• Ensure assessments include automated notifications and task assignments to appropriate personnel.
• Interpret and apply regulatory and industry frameworks including:
• Texas Cybersecurity Framework (TCF)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
• HIPAA Security Rule
• Other relevant standards (e.g., ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather evidence, track remediation, and report on compliance posture.
• Support internal audits and risk assessments.
• Maintain documentation and ensure continuous improvement of GRC processes.

Other requirements:

• Attends work regularly.
• Must dress appropriately for a business environment.
• Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Is flexible; able to work under pressure and able to adapt to change; and able to work on multiple problems and tasks.
• Takes initiative to prevent and solve problems

Minimum (Required):

Preferred (Optional):