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GRC Analyst / Onsite in Downtown Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Onsite
Contract
$35/hr - $50/hr
A large enterprise organization is seeking a GRC Analyst to support a high-visibility security initiative in a onsite role based in downtown Phoenix, AZ. This is a contract position focused on governance, risk, and compliance activities across technology projects, with exposure to security frameworks, audit processes, and enterprise risk management tools such as ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Jira, and SharePoint.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in structured environments and enjoys bringing order to complex security processes. The key value of this role is ownership of the risk register and approval lifecycle — you’ll be the central point ensuring risks, decisions, documentation, and approvals are clearly tracked and audit-ready. If you’re looking to deepen your GRC experience while working closely with security architects, engineering teams, and stakeholders across a large organization, this role offers strong exposure to enterprise-scale governance practices and real-world security decision-making.
Contract Duration: 12 - 24 Months
Required Skills & Experience
Experience supporting governance, risk, compliance, audit readiness, security documentation, risk management, or approval tracking for technology projects
Ability to maintain a project risk register with clear risk descriptions, owners, impacts, likelihood, mitigation plans, residual risk, decisions, and status updates
Working knowledge of security governance and risk management concepts, including control mapping, risk acceptance, evidence collection, approval workflows, and issue remediation tracking
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or equivalent
Ability to understand technical project context well enough to accurately document risks, controls, approvals, dependencies, and evidence requirements
Strong documentation discipline, attention to detail, follow-up skills, and ability to keep records audit-ready
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and tools such as ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Jira, Archer, or OneTrust
Ability to coordinate across security, architecture, engineering, project delivery, compliance, operations, and stakeholder groups
Strong written communication skills and ability to clearly summarize risk and approval status
Desired Skills & Experience
Security+, CGRC, CISA, CRISC, CISM, or similar certifications
Experience supporting public sector, regulated, or high-governance environments
Experience with authorization, exception, risk acceptance, audit, or compliance evidence processes
Experience building dashboards, trackers, approval matrices, or evidence repositories
Familiarity with Azure cloud, infrastructure delivery, DevOps, and security review processes
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
50% GRC Platforms and Documentation
30% Security Frameworks and Risk Management
20% Collaboration and Reporting Tools
Daily Responsibilities
60% Risk and Compliance Tracking
15% Process Coordination and Follow-Ups
25% Cross-Team Collaboration
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Specialization:
GRC – Governance Risk and Compliance