Internal Audit – Technology Audit & Analytics Advisor - Hybrid

Cigna Group•Bloomfield, CT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit function is seeking an Audit & Analytics Advisor to support the department’s use of data, analytics, automation, and technology-enabled audit techniques. The role contributes to Internal Audit Data & Analytics and supports the planning and execution of selected data-focused audits each year. The Advisor collaborates with audit team members, D&A colleagues, business stakeholders, enterprise data owners, and technology partners to turn audit objectives into practical, evidence-based analysis. This role is intended for an early-career professional who can independently complete defined assignments while continuing to build proficiency across Internal Audit, including analytics, data quality, and risk and control concepts. The position is hybrid and may involve occasional or permanent work from home; in that case, internet service must be cable broadband or fiber optic with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. The anticipated annual salary is $102,200–$170,300, depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location. The role is also anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience in IT audit, technology, risk management, data analytics, or a related field. Relevant internships, rotational assignments, or advanced education may count toward this experience.
Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, accounting, finance, information systems, computer science, business, or a related field.
Experience documenting IT risks, controls, testing steps, and results clearly and in an organized manner.
Experience using data for audit testing, risk identification, reporting, process improvement, or business decisions.
Hands-on experience with at least one analytics, automation, database, or reporting tool, such as SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Databricks, or Python.
Ability to manage defined workstreams, coordinate with stakeholders, meet deadlines, and communicate issues early.
Working knowledge of audit evidence, risk and control concepts, data preparation, validation, analysis, and visualization.
Ability to explain technical and audit information to a range of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 or public accounting IT audit experience.
Experience supporting an audit through scoping, planning, testing, evaluation, and reporting.
Experience in the healthcare industry.
CIA, CISA, CPA, or relevant analytics or technology certification, including progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

Expand the use of data, analytics, automation, and technology across audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
Translate audit and business goals into clear analytical procedures by identifying data needs and partnering with business, data, and technology teams.
Prepare, combine, validate, and analyze data to identify trends, unusual activity, data quality concerns, and potential risk indicators.
Build repeatable analytics and automation routines that improve audit coverage, speed, consistency, and insight.
Evaluate whether data is accurate, complete, timely, and fit for purpose.
Create clear workpapers documenting data sources, logic, assumptions, limitations, results, and conclusions.
Explain analytical results and limitations clearly to technical and nontechnical partners.
Lead defined analytics workstreams or selected data-focused audits with manager support, keep work on track, and raise risks early.
Develop well-supported audit observations, explore root causes with stakeholders, and help shape practical corrective actions.
Improve team capabilities by sharing knowledge, supporting training, reviewing partner deliverables, and contributing to audit methods.