Data Analytics Program Manager Internal Audit

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness.

Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**

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.

**Training**

None

**Language**

None

**Patient Population**

Not applicable to this position

**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

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 insurance, mental health resources and discounts
+ Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- 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._

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com .

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

Required Skill Profession

Other General