We are seeking a proactive and detailoriented Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst to join our growing Information Security team. In this role you will support the development implementation and maintenance of the companys GRC framework ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations privacy standards and risk management principles. You will assist in activities related to HIPAA HITRUST and thirdparty risk assessments while collaborating closely with crossfunctional teams to safeguard sensitive health data including Protected Health Information (PHI). This role will report to the GRC Team Lead.
This position can be hybrid but must be local to the Des Moines IA or surrounding area to work onsite as needed (multiple days during training then 12 times/month) and when others from the team are onsite.
Position Responsibilities may include but not limited to
Governance & Risk Management: Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the GRC framework policies and procedures ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements privacy standards and business objectives particularly regarding PHI protection
HITRUST Certification: Assist with the HITRUST certification process by gathering necessary documentation participating in assessments and ensuring that audits are up to date and complete
ThirdParty Risk Assessments: Aid in conducting thirdparty risk assessments ensuring that vendors comply with required security and privacy regulations.
Collaboration with CrossFunctional Teams: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Compliance Legal IT) to align risk management practices across the organization and support the overall governance strategy
Risk Reporting & Analysis: Contribute to the identification and assessment of key risks helping to produce reports that provide actionable insights
Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends regulatory changes and emerging risks to ensure that the companys GRC practices remain effective and relevant
Training & Awareness: Promote risk awareness within the organization and provide training and guidance on key regulations
Oversee tools that highlight data classification inside of the enterprise
Assist in monitoring security logs and daily activities for suspicious behavior and escalate incidents as necessary
Assist with the drafting reviewing and updating of information security policies to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices for healthcare organizations
Actively support the organizations incident response efforts including assisting in the investigation containment and remediation of security incidents
Be part of the oncall rotation for incident response providing critical support during afterhours or emergency security incidents
Required Skills and Experience
Proven experience (3 years) in GRC or risk management with a strong focus on governance and risk
Handson experience supporting the management of HITRUST certification
Strong understanding of risk management principles frameworks and methodologies (e.g. NIST ISO 27001)
Knowledge of regulatory compliance such as HIPAA HITRUST GDPR CCPA and PCI DSS
Experience working with crossfunctional teams to drive security and risk initiatives
Experience in conducting or supporting thirdparty risk assessments especially in relation to healthcare data security and privacy
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex risk and governance concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Continuous drive to learn and grow professionally in the fields of GRC and information security
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