Desktop Governance & Compliance Analyst

Please note: Hours are Monday Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

Remote - but candidate should be local to GPO, HDQ or San Diego

Analyst Contractor Desktop Governance & Compliance
The Desktop Governance & Compliance department is dedicated to ensuring operational efficiency, stability, and security across a diverse end-user computing environment. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Analyst to provide comprehensive operational support, including desktop application management, reporting, audit and risk compliance, patch management, identification and remediation of unauthorized software, governance of new software deployments, and application rationalization to optimize the software portfolio.

• Perform audit and risk management, monitor and support removal of unauthorized/restricted software, enforce desktop standards and policies, and ensure compliance with the client's information security and [Technology Governance Team] standards and best practices.

• Perform comprehensive patch management, including patch testing, pilot research, deployment monitoring, and stakeholder communication.

• Support requests for new and upgraded desktop and virtual software, perform business and technical evaluations, and validate against asset inventory, technology, and regulatory standards. Collaborate with other governing bodies for consistent application of policies and standards.

• Drive application rationalization efforts to optimize the software portfolio and reduce redundancy.

• Compile, review, and prepare data to analyze key performance indicators, services, and operations.

• Conduct benchmarking and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement, establish preventative processes, and elevate service performance. Prepare summaries and present findings using Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, and similar tools.

• Prepare reporting and develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.

• Participate in project and process improvement efforts, including sprint planning, developing road maps and project plans, and managing project deliverables.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine user stories and define and document acceptance criteria; participate in story grooming to prioritize backlog items.

• Analyze and re-engineer processes to improve efficiency.

• Build effective relationships with team members, management, and key stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 3 years of IT work experience in a governance, risk, and compliance management capacity.

• Strong knowledge of desktop application management, asset management, Windows 11, and MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager).

• Strong knowledge of ServiceNow, MyIT, MECM, MacOS, Windows, and Citrix applications.

• Experience with patch management processes, including testing and deployment.

• Strong communication and documentation skills when presenting status reporting, findings, conclusions, and other information to a variety of audiences.

• Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute.

• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills using pivot tables and other related tools and reporting.

• Experience in leading projects, meeting facilitation, process improvement, Systems Development Life Cycle, and agile methodologies.

• Experience in supporting and facilitating audits, including progress tracking, status reporting, and the collection of artifacts.

• Experience developing action plans and presenting recommendations to management.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel) to support KPI tracking and trend analysis.

• Familiarity with application rationalization and software governance practices.

• Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to hit the ground running.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Diplomatic in exchanging information and addressing sensitive issues.

• PMP or similar project management certification.

• Experience with ITAM and SCCM/MECM data management.