IT Modal Governance and Compliance Lead (DOT Executive V)

Open Recruitment

Executive Service
(These positions serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)

Reporting directly to the IT Director, the Governance and Compliance Lead will ensure the highest standards of integrity and accountability by overseeing strict adherence to departmental policies, enterprise standards, and all relevant regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in mitigating organizational risk, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain IT governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate IT and operational risks.
• Lead the creation, review, and enforcement of IT policies and standards.
• Oversee internal and external IT audits and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver compliance, risk, and governance reports to leadership.
• Develop and track key performance indicators for compliance and risk.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align governance and compliance initiatives.

There are six (6) vacancies for this position:

• One (1) exists at MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) in Hanover, MD.
• One (1) exists at MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) in Glen Burnie, MD.
• One (1) exists at MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) in Baltimore City, MD.
• One (1) exists at MDOT Maryland Port Administration (MPA) in Baltimore, MD.
• One (1) exists at MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) in Baltimore, MD.
• One (1) exists at MDOT Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore, MD.

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:Seven (7) years of progressive experience inIT governance, risk management, compliance, IT audit, IT leadership roles, including at least three (3) years managing enterprise-scale IT operations, digital transformation, or strategic initiatives in a complex, multi-modal environment.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience leading IT initiatives in transportation-related domains such as aviation, port operations, highway systems, transit networks, motor vehicle administration, or tolling infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of IT governance and compliance frameworks such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and ITIL.
• Proven expertise in risk management methodologies and regulatory compliance requirement.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, audit coordination, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in IT governance and compliance contexts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, COBIT, or ITIL are highly desirable.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with executive stakeholders.
• A solid background in cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., CJIS, NIST, FISMA).
• At least two (2) years of experience working in or with federal, state, or local government agencies.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

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TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 7/1/2025.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.