Third Party Risk & Compliance Specialist

Title: Third Party Risk & Compliance Specialist

State Role Title: 

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us 

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Office of Information Security seeks a Third Party Risk & Compliance Specialist to protect our organization by evaluating and managing security risks from vendors and data exchange partners.

The Third Party Risk and Compliance Analyst is responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and managing cybersecurity risks associated with third-party vendors, service providers, and data exchange partners. This role ensures that external organizations handling agency data maintain appropriate security standards and compliance with our organizational requirements.

As a Third Party Risk & Compliance Specialist you will: 

Assess and evaluate third-party providers' security controls and compliance with our standards.

Work directly with vendors to communicate security expectations and requirements.

Review monthly/annual reports and track vendor adherence to security obligations.

Identify vulnerabilities in supplier programs, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Compile assessment results into reports and executive summaries for leadership.

Review and analyze contracts and vendor agreements for requirement language.

Help enhance our third-party risk management program by improving processes and documenting procedures.

Evaluate complex security documentation and controls such as SOC 2 reports and supplier control responses.

Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders at all levels within the agency.

The position is located at our Main Street Centre location in Richmond Virginia and has a hybrid schedule consisting of 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days teleworking (Monday and Friday).
 
The anticipated hiring salary is up to $125,000 commensurate with experience. 

As a member of the Virginia Tax team, you can expect additional benefits such as: 

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week. 
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave! 
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits. 
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. 
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more. 

At Virginia Tax… 

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.  

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with third party security compliance and risk management.

Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) controls and standards, cloud security controls, and ability to review responses for compliance.

Knowledge of supply chain security best practices.

Ability to pay attention to detail and systematically organize, analyze, process and document large amounts of information in Microsoft Excel and convert the results to management-level reports.

Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing with vendors and external stakeholders as well as internal staff such as procurement and business owners.

Additional Considerations

Experience in government or highly regulated environments such as healthcare and finance.

Contract management experience and managing or overseeing vendors.

Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, SOC 2 Type I/II, IRS Publication 1075, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, and/or Center for Internet Security Controls.

Professional certifications such as CISA, Security+, and/or other related areas.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules, and regulations. 
 
Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. 

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. 
 
Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.  
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3608. 
 
Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. 
 
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume’. 
 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. 

  

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team 

Phone: 804-786-3608 

Email: hroffice@tax.virginia.gov