Overview:

We're seeking a Data Analytics Auditor/Analyst Senior to join our team! In this role, you'll be the lead  for all data analytics necessary for internal audits and projects including extensive data analysis, electronic data retrieval, processing, and interpretation. You'll utilize available software products to efficiently analyze process and report findings related to large volumes of financial and clinical data. 

Location: Remote, with strong preference for candidates residing within the UPH geographies of Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. 

What are team member vaccine requirements?  

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis.  New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health – Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption. 

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:

Lead role in managing UPH’s Excluded Provider/Vendor/Employee testing.

Reviews business risk and evaluates internal controls related to system-wide electronic business processes and proposes recommendations to strengthen the internal control environment and/or increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Actively participates in system-wide initiatives related to various information systems implementations and reporting needs. 

Serve as a point person for data needs required by all internal and external audits or projects, including audits or projects that require analysis of high risk or otherwise sensitive or confidential data.

Utilize knowledge of sampling methodology, including statistically valid sampling, to support audit projects and data analysis.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and advise internal auditors on the most effective methods for doing the same.

Advise internal auditors and UnityPoint Health management as required by developing methods to retrieve, process and analyze data using various electronic auditing tools and software systems.

Lead and advise internal and external auditors and all levels of UPH management in the interpretation of large volumes of compliance, financial and clinical data.

Analyze and report findings in a meaningful and understandable manner for a wide variety of stakeholders.

Utilize knowledge of complex IT systems and data structures to advise and make recommendations related to effective reporting of data and segregation of duties.

Identify, document and test the effectiveness of internal processes and controls using effective data analytics methods.

Work with management to best improve staff education, compliance, and controls related to financial, operational and compliance issues.

Utilize system software to efficiently research, document and test areas of risk.

Assist in strategic planning for Internal Audit’s data analytics program, including exploration of how AI, automation and other emerging technologies could be incorporated into the audit process.

Qualifications:

What You'll Need:

Education: 

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, IT, Business Analytics or other related field.

Experience:

Required:

Minimum of three years of hands-on experience with data analysis, with some level of internal or external auditing experience preferred. Equivalent process improvement, consulting or other experience will also be considered.

Knowledge and experience with sampling methodology, including statistically valid sampling.

Experience manipulating and analyzing large amounts of data.

Preferred:

Health care or health care related experience.

Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) how AI and automation can be utilized within a data analytics program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Required:

Certification or willing to work toward a relevant certification such as ACDA, CIA, CISA, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Required:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Access, as well as ACL and other audit software products.

Requires highly developed communication skills to effectively work with all levels of management and staff throughout UPH, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work as a team member, maintaining effective working relationships; ability to develop and maintain team environment.

Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.