Lead Internal Audit Consultant at UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

This position is responsible for assisting in the management of all IT internal audit and IT risk management consulting activity within designated specialty areas for the company.  Responsible for leading the performance of the information systems audits and special projects to assess the existence, effectiveness and efficiency of the IT controls and compliance with laws and regulations.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead in the development and execution of IT internal audits including audit planning, detailing control procedures and the related testing and reporting in accordance with professional and departmental standards - including financial (Sarbanes-Oxley testing) and operational projects


• Prepare clear, accurate and complete workpapers in accordance with department quality standards; meet project timelines and deliverable due dates


• Review work performed by others, provide recommendations for improvement and ensure resources are allocated to meet project deadlines


• Identify audit issues and perform root cause analysis with practical corrective solutions - act a key resource on complex issues while motivating and leading project teams


• As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report action plans to ensure that the business partners have completed agreed upon action


• Participate on special projects undertaken by the department and/or the Company

Value Based Competencies:

• Integrity Value: Act Ethically


• Compassion Value: Focus on Customers


• Relationships Value: Communicate Effectively


• Innovation value: Support Change and Innovation


• Performance Value: Make Fact-Based Decisions


• Performance Value: Deliver Quality Results

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, accounting, finance, or related discipline


• 3+ years of IT audit experience


• Solid understanding of IT auditing concepts and principles and how to apply them


• Understanding of IT risks and controls and their practical application


• Proven solid interpersonal and analytical skills while working effectively with a team


• Proven solid oral and written communication skill


• Proven desire to make a positive impact with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursue audit, assurance, risk, or IT related certification. CISA, CIA, or other


• 4+ years of relevant business experience including IT or audit experience


• Sarbanes-Oxley internal control experience focusing on IT


• Healthcare Industry, Public Accounting, or IT experience


• Experience in health insurance systems  


• Experience working in a complex IT/IS environment

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.