IT Risk Analyst (Onsite Role)

About the Role

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a detail-oriented IT Risk Analyst to help safeguard our digital ecosystem and strengthen our operational resilience. This position is located in Springfield MO, and remote work is not an option.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Monitoring & Deviation Tracking: Monitor operational and technology risk parameters within established frameworks, promptly identifying and escalating deviations to senior colleagues.
• Control Evaluation & Mitigation: Assist in evaluating IT controls to ensure they effectively mitigate emerging and existing technology risks.
• Remediation & Action Tracking: Support risk treatment planning, track remediation efforts across departments, and verify issue resolution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, Information Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to develop, implement, and enforce risk management strategies.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collate, interpret, and analyze risk and compliance data using standard tools and frameworks to support leadership decision-making and reporting.
• Compliance Assurance: Conduct regular compliance monitoring activities, identify procedural gaps, and provide basic guidance on regulatory and governance requirements.
• Inquiry Resolution: Address internal and external stakeholder inquiries regarding risk policies, governance standards, and operational processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Associate degree, equivalent technical training, or relevant industry certification.
• Experience: 7–12 months of hands-on experience working with standard IT, risk, or compliance procedures and systems.
• Leadership/Coordination: 4–6 months of foundational experience coordinating tasks or leading the work of others.
• Regulatory Acumen: Working knowledge of relevant IT laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to assimilate data from multiple sources, identify patterns, and draw sound, actionable conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modeling or assessing risk probability and impact scenarios.
• Familiarity with gap analysis techniques and change management processes.
• Proven track record of drafting clear, structured compliance documentation and executive reports.
• Proficiency with standard enterprise office tools, risk registers, and productivity suites.
• High self-direction with the ability to manage workflows independently under general supervision.