Associate IT Audit Analyst

Job Title

This job is actively involved in the execution of audit activities related to information technology security, system implementations, and data privacy to determine whether Highmark Health and its subsidiaries' network of risk management, control, and governance processes, as designed and operated by management, are adequate and functioning.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and assessing the organization's key information technology, security, and data privacy risk areas.
• Plan and execute information technology, security, system implementation, and data privacy audit activities across Highmark Health enterprise while maintaining independence and adhering to professional industry standards.
• Produce high-quality audit work papers, ensuring satisfactory documentation of results.
• Effectively communicate with customers, supervisors, and subject matter experts to deliver on requests and tasks in a timely manner, and to ensure clarity on project status, deadlines, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with the process to close-out and finalize audits / projects, including the identification and assessment of issues, development of audit reports, and review of supporting documentation and workpapers in accordance with Departmental standards
• Contribute with maintaining a positive working environment through the building of solid relationships with team members.
• Coordinate with independent auditors in executing audit procedures for the organization, where necessary.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or Related Field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Experience

Required: Experience with Information Systems auditing OR Experience in audit and an Information Systems related discipline, such as Information Security, Change Management, Systems Development, etc.

Skills

• Knowledge of internal audit functions, particularly as applied to information technology and data security
• Ability to apply auditing (GAAS), accounting(GAAP) and/or IS industry standards to the evaluation of systems environments and processes (i.e., data center operations, information security, input, output and processing controls, back-up and recovery, business contingency planning, systems development, and the implementation of advanced technologies)
• Effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation
• Oral and written communication skills when interfacing and collaborating with clients, peers, and management to develop solutions, emphasizing a client-based focus to understand and respond appropriately to business requirements
• Strong relationship building skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think strategically and act proactively to create strong trust and confidence with business units
• Ability to interact, build credibility and long-term relationships with senior management to understand the company's culture, strategic direction, and goals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines while ensuring quality and exceeding client expectations.

Travel Requirements

0%-25%

Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions

Position Type: Office Based

Teaches / trains others regularly: Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees): Never

Physical work site required: No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds: Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds: Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds: Does Not Apply

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range

Pay Range Minimum: $58,100.00

Pay Range Maximum: $90,000.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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