Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

Principal IT Governance Analyst

Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT governance or risk management.
  • 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Technical fluency strong enough to advise on IT and security risks.
  • Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess technology, security, compliance, and operational risks.
  • Implement effective controls to mitigate identified risks while supporting business goals.
  • Advise on high-complexity projects and system implementations as a trusted partner.
  • Incorporate IT and security risks into project decisions.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and project teams to foster risk awareness.
  • Develop and monitor mitigation plans aligning with organizational risk tolerance.
  • Ensure accuracy of process documentation in compliance with policies and regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of health care delivery.
  • Flexible work-life balance with remote work options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness programs.
  • Parental leave support, including adoption and surrogacy assistance.
  • Career development support and tuition reimbursement.
  • 401k match with annual company contribution.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Principal IT Governance Analyst provides expert advisory services, offering a proactive and strategic approach to help the organization achieve its business objectives while effectively managing technology, security, and compliance risks. This role advises on significant and broad-based IT risks associated with new system implementations, major technology initiatives, and operational processes to ensure appropriate risk coverage and a strong control environment.

WhatYoullDo

  • Leverage deep expertise in IT governance, controls, and risk management toidentifyand assess a wide range of technology, security, compliance, and operational risks.

  • Ensure appropriate, well-designed controls are in place to mitigate identified risks and support business goals.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor on highvisibility and/orhighlycomplexprojects, system implementations, and business process redesigns.

  • Ensure IT and security risks are incorporated into project decisions and addressed appropriately.

  • Partner closely with senior leaders, business owners, and project teams to build awareness and understanding of risk.

  • Support the development, evaluation, and monitoring of mitigation plans for IT and security risks to ensure alignment with the organizations risk tolerance.

  • Escalate issues when risk levels or mitigation strategies fall outside acceptable thresholds.

  • Work with process owners to ensure process documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

  • Develop andmaintainprocesses and procedures to ensure documentationremainscurrent and well-governed.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

  • 8+ years of experience in related field

  • In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field

Bonus Points

  • Technical fluency; prior IT Audit experience is highly beneficial.

  • Experience with:

  • Risk identification, analysis, and triage

  • Process improvement frameworks

  • GRC tools, including reporting and risk lifecycle management

  • Control design and documentation, including process mapping and governance

  • CISSP, CISM, CISA or CRISC certification preferred

WhatYoullGet

  • The opportunity to work at thecutting edgeof health care delivery with a teamthatsdeeply invested in the community

  • Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomyto dogreat work

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage along withnumeroushealth and wellness programs

  • Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacyassistance

  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education

  • 401k match including an annual company contribution

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WhereYoullWork

Our Hybrid Flex approach is builton presencewith a purpose giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection that supports a workplacethatsflexible, connected, and future focused.

In a Hybrid-Flex role,youllwork in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, youllwork virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningful moments that matter.

Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any states listed on this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.

$118,691.00 - $189,906.00

Skills

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About Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is a non-profit health insurance company based in Durham, North Carolina. The company provides health insurance to more than 3.7 million customers in North Carolina. BCBSNC offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and employer-sponsored plans. The company also offers wellness programs and resources to help customers manage their health. BCBSNC was founded in 1933 and has since grown to become one of the largest health insurance providers in North Carolina.
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