Internal Audit Consultant

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is responsible for assisting in the management of all IT internal audit and IT risk management consulting activity within designated specialty areas for the company. Responsible for leading the performance of the information systems audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness and efficiency of the IT controls and compliance with laws and regulations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Lead in the development and execution of IT internal audits including audit planning, detailing control procedures and the related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards - including financial (Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and operational projects
  • Prepare clear, accurate and complete workpapers in accordance with department quality standards meet project timelines and deliverable due dates
  • Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement and ensure resources are allocated to meet project deadlines
  • Identify audit issues and perform root cause analysis with practical corrective solutions - act a key resource on complex issues while motivating and leading project teams
  • As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report action plans to ensure that the business partners have completed agreed upon action
  • Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

This job description is intended to describe the general responsibilities and type of work being performed by people assigned to this position. The Primary Responsibilities above are the typical functions of the job and are not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Personnel in this position should be aware that the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in this job description and various other duties may be assigned as needed.

Value Based Competencies:

• Integrity Value: Act Ethically
• Compassion Value: Focus on Customers
• Relationships Value: Communicate Effectively
• Innovation value: Support Change and Innovation
• Performance Value: Make Fact-Based Decisions
• Performance Value: Deliver Quality Results

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in technology, computer sciences, information security or related discipline
  • 6+ years of IT audit experience, IT General Computing Controls testing, IT Risk Assessment, Information Security or Information Systems audit 8+ years overall
  • Solid understanding of IT auditing concepts and principles and how to apply them
  • Understanding of IT risks and controls and their practical application

Soft Skills/Abilities:

• Solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team
• Solid oral and written communication skill.
• Desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certification: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CCSFP, ISO27001 Lead Auditor

• Education/Experience
  • 3+ years of relevant business experience including IT or audit experience.
  • Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience focusing on IT
  • Healthcare Industry, Public Accounting, or IT experience
  • Experience of Hi-Trust, ISO 27001 ISMS audits
  • Experience in health insurance systems is desirable
  • Data Analytics exposure, data visualization tools like Tableau
  • Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment is desirable

Direct Reports

• Typically, 1-3 project reports - project based only