Principal IT Governance Analyst

Responsibilities

• Leverage deep expertise in IT governance, controls, and risk management to identify and assess a wide range of t echnology, 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 high ‑ visibility and/or highly complex projects, 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 organization's 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 requi rement s, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain processes and procedures to ensure documentation remains current 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
• What You'll Get
• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health c are delive ry with a team that's deeply invested in the community
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do g reat work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerou s health a nd wellness programs
• Parent al lea ve and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution
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• Where You'll Work
• Our Hybrid Flex approach is built on presence with a purpose - giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection - that supports a workplace that's flexible, connected, and future focused.
• In a Hybrid-Flex role, you'll work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you'll work 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
• *Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.
• $118,691.00 - $189,906.00

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Additional Information

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.

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