[Hiring] IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst @Rocky Mountain Institute

Role Description

RMI is transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. This role supports the organization's governance, risk, privacy, and compliance program, ensuring technology systems, vendors, contracts, and business processes align with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. It partners closely with Legal, Information Security, IT, People Team, and Procurement to identify compliance considerations early and mature the organization's governance and privacy programs.

Responsibilities

• Governance, Policy & Audit Support
  • Maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures for technology, privacy, and information management; support internal and external audits with supporting evidence and documentation.
  • Review contracts and business initiatives for security, privacy, and compliance obligations, partnering with Legal and Procurement.
  • Coordinate compliance initiatives (Colorado Privacy Act, GDPR/UK GDPR, and other contractual/regulatory programs), tracking remediation activities to closure.
• Risk & Vendor Management
  • Conduct risk assessments for new technologies, vendors, and operational changes; maintain the IT risk register and drive mitigation plans to closure.
  • Perform security, privacy, and compliance reviews of third-party vendors and subprocessors, including DPAs, security questionnaires, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Support vendor onboarding and contractual compliance in partnership with Legal, Procurement, and Information Security.
• Data Governance & Privacy
  • Evaluate new technologies, integrations, and AI solutions (e.g., against the NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or EU AI Act) for privacy and governance considerations.
  • Assist with research, testing, and deployment of new AI functionality.
  • Maintain data inventories, Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), classification, retention, and lifecycle documentation.
  • Advise stakeholders on appropriate collection, use, sharing, retention, and protection of data.
• Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
  • Manage the monthly cybersecurity awareness training program and support other training activities.
  • Perform regular audits of user access, permissions, and IT assets.
  • Conduct periodic compliance reviews and governance assessments of systems and processes; track corrective actions to closure.
  • Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Legal, People Team, and Procurement to embed governance requirements early in technology projects.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, in governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, information security, or business operations.
  • 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, procurement, internal audit, information security, or related functions.
  • Experience supporting compliance audits, vendor risk assessments, or regulatory programs, including reviewing contracts and vendor documentation.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Preferred
  • Experience with GDPR/UK GDPR, international data transfers, or information governance programs.
  • Experience in nonprofit, consulting, research, energy, or other mission-driven organizations.
  • One or more certifications: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CRISC, CISA.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403b retirement match with immediate vesting
• Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
• Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
• Health savings or flexible spending accounts
• Fertility and hormonal health support
• Mental health and wellness support
• Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Paid sabbatical leave
• Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
• Work from home and home technology allowances
• Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
• Potential for bonuses and merit increases
• Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
• Hybrid / remote work options
• Team retreats and geographic meetups
• Rewards and recognition programs