Lead Information Risk Analyst

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose:

The Security Compliance Lead Information Risk Analyst is a senior individual contributor role with enterprise-wide responsibility for security governance, compliance execution, audit readiness, and GRC platform leadership. The role operates independently, leads complex cross functional initiatives, and serves as a subject matter authority, without formal people management responsibilities.

Scope & Impact:

• Leads within multiple enterprise compliance domains simultaneously (policy governance, control frameworks, audits, GRC platforms).
• Leads cross-functional initiatives impacting Information Security, Privacy, IT, Audit, and Governance.
• Work has enterprise-wide risk and regulatory impact, including audit readiness and certification outcomes.
• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of complex compliance efforts, not just task execution.

Decision-Making & Influence:

• Independently analyzes and interprets regulatory requirements and control frameworks to inform risk and compliance considerations.
• Provides expert input on compliance approaches, control alignment options, and documentation practices, influencing program direction and outcomes.
• Acts as a subject-matter escalation point for complex compliance, risk, and audit issues, advising stakeholders on risks and trade-offs.
• Delivers well-reasoned recommendations that guide governance discussions and support executive decision-making.

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Leadership Expectations (Non-People Manager):

• Provides functional leadership to analysts and contributors through guidance, peer review, and quality oversight.
• Drives governance forums, SME reviews, and steering committee execution.
• Influences senior stakeholders through expertise rather than positional authority.
• Mentors others informally but does not conduct performance management.

Complexity & Problem Solving:

• Handles ill-defined, ambiguous problems where standards or controls do not yet exist.
• Interprets new frameworks (e.g., ARC, AMPE) and translates them into actionable enterprise controls.
• Balances competing regulatory, technical, and operational constraints.
• Manages sustained workload over standard capacity with frequent context switching.

Stakeholder Interaction:

• Regular interaction with senior leaders, auditors, and governance bodies.
• Acts as a trusted advisor on compliance posture and risk interpretation.
• Represents compliance function in cross-program initiatives and audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, related field or equivalent experience.

6+ years of combined auditing and IT controls design experience.

Knowledge of IT systems and processes and experience evaluating internal technical control systems required.

Licenses/Certifications:

CISA, CISSP, or PMP preferred

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act