Data Analytics Program Manager - Internal Audit

Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager

The Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of data analytics strategies within the Internal Audit function. This role assists in managing the Internal Audit department data analytics program to enhance audit effectiveness, identify risks, and provide insights that support the organization's strategic objectives. The manager will conceptualize, build, and administer data analysis routines, in collaboration with the internal audit team and management.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the development and use of data analytics tools and techniques to extract, analyze and visualize data to support data driven audit approaches, and enhance the completeness, accuracy, and overall effectiveness of audit engagements through data.
• Identify and manage analysis and automation solutions to assist in risk assessment and audit scoping.
• Develop analyses of large quantitative data sets to uncover insights on emerging risks, risk tolerance performance, key performance indicators, and key risk indicators.
• Create trend analyses to provide insights into the performance of operations and high-risk areas.
• Promote the use of risk-based sampling, outlier detection, and trend analysis to identify anomalies and potential control weaknesses, ensuring comprehensive audit coverage across business processes.
• Develop and maintain automated data analytic routines that enable continuous auditing and real-time risk monitoring.
• Leverage modern visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms) to create interactive data exploration tools that highlight trends, anomalies, and risk indicators.
• Collaborate with business and process owners to develop and translate analyses into insightful and actionable recommendations that enhance business outcomes, improve controls, and mitigate risk.
• Assists in the preparation of analytic deliverables for presentations to management and governance; may present findings to management as appropriate.
• Oversee analytics requests, prioritization, and project delivery timelines.
• Extract, clean, and transform data from multiple sources to ensure data is accurate, complete, and ready for analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data quality and analytics application functionality.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve analytics practices.
• Develop and conduct staff training in analytic tools and data analysis techniques and visualization of data.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

CISA, CPA, CIA and/or CAP (preferred)

Education

Bachelors degree in business, information systems technology, information security, accounting, data science, statistics or related area (required)

Work Experience

• 3-5 years in data analytics or business intelligence, preferably in an audit or healthcare setting
• Proficiency in multiple data analysis and automation tools (e.g., ACL, SQL, Excel, Python, R), and experience using data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience working with large datasets.
• Ability to approach and resolve difficult issues using innovative problem-solving skills, and to independently learn new technologies.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fluctuating environment.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies.
• Experience and knowledge of healthcare operations.
• Understanding of auditing standards and internal control frameworks.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Skills

Mental agility Strong communication System-thinking Risk mitigation Financial audit and controls Strong organization Time management Technical documentation Project management Data analytics design/construction IT General Controls Technical knowledge Network architecture Application security

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.