Candidates must be located near Oakland, CA, Pasadena, CA, Denver, CO, or Seattle, WA. Candidates should have IT Risk, Cybersecurity, and Control Framework Expertise as well as Advanced Data Analytics and Audit Automation. This role is responsible for leading complex audits of information technology processes, systems, cybersecurity, and automated controls across a dynamic enterprise environment. The Audit Analyst VI leverages deep expertise in IT risk management, advanced data analytics, continuous monitoring, and control automation to identify emerging risks and provide meaningful insights to leadership. The individual is expected to independently assess sophisticated technology environments, apply data-driven audit techniques, and utilize Generative AI and other emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency. This position serves as a subject matter expert, partnering with stakeholders to evaluate control maturity, strengthen governance, and drive continuous improvement in risk management practices.Job Summary:In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is responsible for monitoring the progress of complex IT audit testing based on an approved test strategy, supporting test planning with Internal Audit Services, reporting the information out to appropriate parties as required, and assisting in managing/performing testing and general work paper reviews as required. This position will also support the IT control certification process and assist team members in the creation of documentation regarding IT control standards and guidance; developing stakeholder relationships across the organization to ensure a sustained understanding of IT control requirements in areas such as documentation and evidence; demonstrating an understanding of how business controls rely on applications; and conveying this understanding to both business and IT stakeholders. This position is also expected to lead special projects and process improvement priorities in support cross-functional, organization-wide priorities and objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:- Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership; influencing, mentoring, and coaching team members; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; evaluating and responding to the strengths and weaknesses of self and unit members; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
- Drives the execution of multiple work streams by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and updating new procedures and policies; gaining cross-functional support for objectives and priorities; translating business strategy into actionable business requirements; obtaining and distributing resources; setting standards and measuring progress; removing obstacles that impact performance; guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly; solving highly complex issues; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.
- Leads risk assessment activities by leveraging expertise in area of risks; and deciding which risk projects will be completed.
- Plans, schedules, and supervises assigned projects and staff in accordance with the audit plan, project budgets, and milestones; reviews and approves project level risk assessments; develops audit and project plans; approves work papers or other documentation; approves/prepares reports; and adheres to professional standards.
- Partners with company leaders on risk matters and acts as an internal consultant on analyzing and interpreting organizational risks and/or mitigation strategies.
- Develops the strategy and sets priorities for multiple client or functional areas by leveraging and engaging other members of the team; taking the lead role in driving client or functional area development based on risk assessment activities, client interactions, and industry knowledge; and directing the on-going risk assessment and audit planning process.
- Leads department initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications: - Minimum four (4) years project management experience.
- Bachelors degree in finance or related field AND Minimum ten (10) years audit or related business experience. Additional equivalent work experience in a directly related field may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in business, accounting, or finance.
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).
- Six (6) years IT experience in audit, compliance, and/or risk management.
Primary Location: California,Oakland,Ordway
Additional Locations: - Pasadena, CA
- Aurora, CO
- Denver, CO
- Seattle, WA
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-PO-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Po/Ho Corp - PO FIN-Internal Audit SVCS - 0308
Pay Range: $169800 - $219670 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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