Integrated Risk Operations Analyst

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Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job prepares and assists with communication of enterprise policies, standards, and procedures/controls according to applicable laws, regulations, and industry requirements supporting a broad range of frameworks including NIST, HITRUST, PCI, HIPAA, SOC, MAR, CMS, JCAHO, NCQA, the BCBSA, etc.  The incumbent prepares and executes procedures associated with improving upon existing risk treatment activities including, but not limited to, enterprise policies, privacy operations, business resiliency and continuity planning, records and information management.  Assists management in the areas of scheduling, direction, institutionalization of standard practices, prioritization and execution of risk treatment activities.  Works with other areas of Risk Operations to synthesize risk intelligence, cross-functional risk assessment outputs.  Prepares and executes actionable risk treatment strategies.  Monitors and controls quality of risk treatment artifacts (e.g., business resiliency plans, recovery strategies, records taxonomy, policy and procedure inventory, privacy activities) while actively seeking opportunities for continuous process, technology, and reporting improvement.  Collaborates with various areas and Senior Risk Partners (SRPs) on risk treatment plans including, legal, government affairs, HR, finance, facilities, quality, privacy, security, safety, and IT.  Works in a team environment that promotes cooperation, accountability, customer focus and effective work relationships in order to attain business goals.  Prepares and assists with effectively communicating risk treatment progress, methodology, and risk decisioning options to SRPs and business leaders.  Demonstrates a proactive mindset, a positive working approach and feels comfortable working in a highly matrixed environment.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and executes processes to maintain enterprise policies, standards, procedures/controls, including business continuity/disaster recovery plans, strategies, and facilitates related exercises/scenarios/drills.
• Prepares and executes risk treatment plans and processes across disciplines (e.g., business resiliency, privacy, compliance, information security, quality, legal) according to strategic objectives.  Works within a highly matrixed environment.  
• Prepares and executes communication strategies of treatment solutions to SRPs and business leaders.  Ensures work adheres to quality, compliance, policies, procedures, privacy requirements, standards, etc.  Consults with peers and superiors on a regular basis.
• Prepares and executes monitoring programs intended to prevent, detect, and respond to risks, in partnership with business units, SRPs, and other stakeholders.
• Prepares and executes enterprise-wide programs (e.g., code of conduct, conflict of interest, etc.).
• Prepares and assists with providing feedback on risk treatment methodology in partnership with Risk Strategy (avoid, accept, transfer, mitigate).
• Prepares and executes training and education programs in partnership with Enterprise Learning & Development.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Finance, IT or related field. 

Substitutions

• 6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years in Governance, risk, and compliance experience including audit, policy, regulatory, business resiliency, or related disciplines
• 1 year in Privacy operations, business resiliency, policy management and process improvement disciplines

Preferred

• None

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred (any of the following)

• Business Continuity Management Certification
• Certified Information Governance Professional (CIGP)
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

SKILLS

• Demonstrated knowledge of business continuation and crisis management
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy and procedure governance and administration
• Strong knowledge of business and technology processes, risk and control frameworks, and assessment methodologies, particularly as applied to healthcare (payer and provider) business processes
• Strong knowledge of how to leverage technologies to drive efficient and effective GRC processes across payor/provider industries
• Strong resource and project planning capabilities, decision making skills, history of results-oriented delivery, and effective team work across a global and diverse team of staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences (senior management, board, peer, and team)
• Relationship building skills and ability to influence with and without authority in a matrixed organization

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

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

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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.

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