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The Director IT Audit develops directs plans and evaluates internal audit programs for the organizations information systems and related procedures to ensure compliance with the organizations policies procedures and standards. The Director IT Audit requires an in-depth understanding of how organization capabilities interrelate across the function or segment.

The Director IT Internal Audit reports to the Vice President Internal Director of IT Internal Audit leads the organizations IT audit function providing independent and objective assurance over the effectiveness of technology controls information security and IT risk management processes. This role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive IT audit strategy ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering value-added recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee. The Director IT Internal Audit will need to demonstrate strategic progressive thinking with a keen eye for improving business process and risk management and must be agile and comfortable in working in a constantly evolving environment. The Director IT Internal Audit acts with a sense of urgency to organize develop and monitor their teams efforts in the organization. The Director IT Internal Audit serves as the relationship owner for the identified business segment leading Internal Audits relationship in the applicable part of the organization. The Director works closely with their business partners in the applicable segment to identify risks and coordinates across Humanas three lines of defense to assure adequate coverage of same.

Responsibilities

• Promotes effective risk-based annual planning including gathering of information and completing risk assessments to determine the appropriate nature and extent of work
• Works directly with business leadership to understand strategic plans and objectives ensuring continued open lines of communications there and grow (or maintain) a seat at the table with segment leadership
• Incorporates leading practices to develop and execute a risk-based audit plan consisting of operational audits targeted reviews and consulting projects utilizing generative AI automated audit tools and data analytics to help minimize risk and enhance performance
• Proactively inform segment management of significant risks or exposures
• Communicate risk management governance and control issues opportunities for improvement and impactful recommendations to senior leadership
• Effectively communicate with and educate process owners and senior management on the importance of internal controls an effective control environment process excellence and the role of Internal Audit
• Execution of audits and reviews in compliance with Global Audit Standards and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Lead a team of associates to ensure the execution and completion of annual audit plan in accordance with department goals including number of audits issued per segment team and coverage of auditable entities
• Build lead and develop a cohesive team of audit professionals coach and mentor associates with a goal of developing and retaining talent
• Ensure segment auditable entities are up-to-date and coverage is monitored regularly to ensure compliance with policies
• Collaborate with other risk and compliance functions including developing and maintaining aligned assurance between the teams
• Work closely with other leadership roles within the Chief Audit and Risk organization to ensure completion of department strategic goals
• Work closely with the other Internal Audit segment Directors to ensure effective collaboration
• Ensure review and completion of Audit Board steps in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and established deadline goals
• Collaborate with Internal Audit leadership on metrics dashboards reporting to ensure complete and accurate and deadlines are achieved
• Ensure effective monitoring and timely completion of issues and opportunities
• Drive quality modifications to methodology as applicable

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Accounting or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CISA CISSP CPA CIA) preferred.
• Significant progressive experience in IT audit information security or risk management including prior leadership roles. Preferred 10 or more years of audit or consulting experience including at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of IT frameworks (e.g. COBIT NIST ISO 27001) regulatory requirements and internal control standards.
• Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills with ability to present and explain complex information and recommend process improvements to various audiences including management of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Successful track record in facilitating and consulting across teams and managing projects.
• Focus on the big picture and thrives in a fast paced multi-project work environment.
• Ability to understand complex connections across Humanas businesses.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment.
• Aptitude for establishing and maintaining working relationships at all levels in the business.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences.
• Proven success in team leadership and expanding and elevating the capabilities and performance of the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Analytics / Business Intelligence experience a plus. Prior experience with data analytics tools including but not limited to PowerBI Alteryx Tableau SQL R & Python.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Process Improvement and/or Quality Control expertise.
• Familiarity with Generative AI and ability to identify opportunities to leverage where appropriate within audits.

Additional Information

Preferred location is Humana Inc.s Louisville KY location. Qualified candidates are required to live within commutable distance for a hybrid (3 days in-office) work arrangement.

Preferred locations are:

• - Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• - Louisville KY metropolitan area
• - Chicago IL metropolitan area
• - Nashville TN metropolitan area

Some travel may be required based upon the candidates location.

SSN Alert Statement

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number if it is not already on file. When required an email will be sent from with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humanas secure website.

WAH Internet Statement

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees ability to work effectively the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

At minimum a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California Illinois Montana or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills knowledge experience education certifications etc.

$168000 - $231000 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively Humana) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits Humana provides medical dental and vision benefits 401(k) retirement savings plan time off (including paid time off company and personal holidays volunteer time off paid parental and caregiver leave) short-term and long-term disability life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first for our teammates our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health delivering the care and service they need when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare Medicaid families individuals military service personnel and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age marital status genetic information disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring upgrading promotion transfer demotion layoff recall termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training including apprenticeship at all levels of employment.