Control Measurement Manager SOCSOX Evernorth

Role Summary

The Manager SOX & SOC 1 Control Measurement will lead the execution of key controls to ensure operating effectiveness and control readiness of SOX and SOC 1 controls for Client Service & Operations (CS&O). This role manages the team responsible for performing control measurement activities ensuring statistically valid sampling consistent methodology audit-ready documentation and timely execution aligned to audit cycles.

This role partners closely with the Client Risk & Control Specialist who owns governance frameworks and Internal and external audit relationships to ensure testing execution aligns with regulatory expectations and control design standards. The role maintains independence from operational inspection teams to preserve objectivity and segregation of duties.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Control Measurement Execution

• Manage and develop team members performing key SOX and SOC 1 controls
• Ensure consistent execution of control performance and protocols across in-scope controls
• Oversee documentation quality and evidence sufficiency
• Ensure control performance is completed timely and aligned to audit schedules

Sampling Methodology & Statistical Integrity

• Establish and oversee statistically valid sampling methodologies
• Validate population completeness and data integrity prior to sampling
• Ensuresample sizes meet regulatory and audit expectations
• Leverage RaoSoft (or similar platforms) to execute structured sampling and documentation

Operating Effectiveness Validation

• Assesswhether controls are performed as designed and documented appropriately
• Identify trends deficiencies or systemic control breakdowns
• Escalate findings to Risk & Control leadership for remediation planning

Partnership with Risk & Control Governance

• Align with Client Risk & Control Specialists on scope timing and testing standards
• Assist in providing Client Risk & Control Specialist impact analysis and corrective action plans for any identified control failures
• Contribute insight into risk patterns and control performance trends

Internal and External Audit Support

• Support internal audit requests with testing results and documentation
• Provide external audit support including reviewing SOC 1 and SOX control narratives for necessary updates preparation and facilitation of control walkthroughs and providing testing evidence in accordance with external audit requirements
• Address external audit inquiries including requests for additional testing documentation and providing responses to follow-up questions
• Prepare corrective action plans and management responses for identified control failures or deficiencies
• Respond to client inquiries regarding any SOC 1 exceptions and status of corrective action plans

Continuous Improvement

• Standardize control protocols and documentation practices
• Introduce automation and analytics to strengthen monitoring
• Reinforce segregation of duties between inspection governance and measurement functions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelors or advance degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in SOX SOC 1 internal audit compliance testing or control measurement highly preferred
• Proven experience leading and developing teams responsible for SOC 1/SOX control testing measurement and compliance oversight preferred
• Experience performing or managing control testing and operating effectiveness validation
• Strong understanding of sampling methodologies and testing rigor
• Experience working with audit-ready documentation and evidence standards
• Familiarity with testing platforms (e.g. RaoSoft or similar tools)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive issue escalation and resolution across complex programs.
• Experience in healthcare operations strongly preferred.

Candidates who reside within 50 miles of the following locations may be asked to work in person on a hybrid schedule (three days per week): Bloomfield CT Chattanooga TN Denver CO St Louis MO or Scottsdale AZ.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll be offered several health-related benefits including medical vision dental and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) company paid life insurance tuition reimbursement a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year paid holidays and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs click here.

About The Cigna Group

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