We are looking for a skilled Governance, Regulatory, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist to join our team in Lincolnshire, Illinois. This Contract to permanent position is essential for managing customer-facing trust and compliance programs while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements within the U.S. K-12 education sector. The role involves leading compliance efforts, safeguarding student data privacy, and conducting risk assessments to maintain regulatory standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the management and execution of customer-facing trust and compliance programs.<br>• Ensure compliance with U.S. K-12 education regulatory requirements, including laws related to student data privacy.<br>• Lead and manage SOC 2 compliance programs, including control implementation and audit processes.<br>• Conduct due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions to mitigate compliance risks.<br>• Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business processes and controls.<br>• Identify and assess risks related to data privacy and governance within the education sector.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders across various levels to maintain compliance standards and address regulatory concerns.<br>• Monitor compliance using appropriate platforms and tools, ensuring continuous adherence to frameworks.<br>• Develop and implement strategies for readiness assessments and security audits.<br>• Provide expertise in frameworks such as ISO 27001 and other relevant certifications.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in governance, regulatory compliance, or risk management roles.<br>• Hands-on experience managing SOC 2 compliance programs, including readiness assessments and audits.<br>• Strong knowledge of U.S. education regulatory requirements, including FERPA and state-level student data privacy laws.<br>• Proven track record in compliance due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions.<br>• Demonstrated project management experience with successful delivery of multiple projects.<br>• Certifications such as CRISC or equivalent are preferred.<br>• Familiarity with compliance monitoring tools and platforms.<br>• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret regulatory language into actionable processes.

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