Lead, Governance Risk & Compliance (HITRUST Certified) - Healthcare Consulting

About the Role

Sellers Dorsey is seeking a new Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead who will be responsible for supporting the Governance, Risk and Compliance program at Sellers Dorsey. Assisting the Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance with all audit and compliance functions for both internal operations and client-facing delivery, this role works in conjunction with the legal team to implement and maintain Sellers Dorsey’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program. Reporting to the Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance, the Lead assists the manager in balancing GRC processes with tactical execution. The Lead regularly partners cross-functionally with legal, privacy, and other teams, as well as externally with partners and clients, as needed, and is hands-on with vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

• GRC Operations – Execute the enterprise governance, risk and compliance program for Sellers Dorsey. Align compliance capabilities with organizational strategy and growth goals.
• Enterprise Risk Management – Assist the GRC Manager with the organization’s risk strategy and compliance programs (HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST). Assist with third-party security risk management to ensure proactive protection of systems and data.
• Business Unit Cross Function – Ensure clear and persistent communication with all business units (e.g. legal, privacy teams).
• Culture Building – Assist the GRC Manager with promoting a culture of security.
• Cross-Functional & External Collaboration – Serve as a key lead to the Manager of Governance, Risk & Compliance. Work with vendors, as needed.
• Other duties as requested by VP of Technology and Security or other senior leaders.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Information Security, or related field) preferred.
• HITRUST certified candidates strongly preferred.
• At least seven (7) years of progressive GRC leadership experience.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and executing Governance, Risk and Compliance in complex, regulated environments (healthcare experience preferred).
• Hands-on expertise in enterprise security, risk management, compliance (HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST).
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or equivalent), DevOps pipelines, and software engineering execution.
• Prior experience engaging with clients, vendors, and external partners on audit, compliance, or security topics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint required

Other Requirements

• Strategic and Tactical Leadership – able to set the GRC vision while also executing details and solving immediate challenges.
• Security Expertise – deep understanding of enterprise security practices, frameworks, and technologies.
• Collaboration & Communication – excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels, partner across functions, and represent technology externally.
• Curiosity & Adaptability – naturally inquisitive, eager to learn, and proactive in solving problems across multiple domains.
• Execution & Resilience – demonstrates a “whatever it takes” attitude with a bias toward action and accountability.
• People Leadership – proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop Governance and Compliance teams; strong consensus builder and team culture champion.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment balancing strategic priorities with tactical needs.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to Sellers Dorsey offices, client sites, or partner locations.

Compensation & Benefits The anticipated salary range for candidates is $105,400/year in our lowest geographic market range to up to $145,000/year in our highest geographic market range. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, the candidate’s education, and the candidate’s market location. Typically, candidates are not hired near the top of the range and compensation decisions are made based upon Sellers Dorsey’s Total Compensation Policies & Guidelines. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in our annual Corporate Incentive Plan (CIP) that can range to up to 10% of annual salary. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, the successful candidate (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, and vision and for insurance plans offering short term disability, long term disability, and basic life. Employees are also able to enroll in Sellers Dorsey’s 401k plan provided they meet plan requirements. Sellers Dorsey offers a Flexible Time Off that allows employees to use what they need. Additionally, we offer 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid time off for qualifying medical leave, and up to 12 weeks of combined paid parental and bonding leave. The foregoing benefits and paid time off, including an employee’s eligibility therefore, will be controlled by applicable plan documents and Sellers Dorsey policy. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Sellers Dorsey is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Sellers Dorsey maintains a Drug-Free workplace. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job