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Principal IT Governance Analyst

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
$118,691.00 - $189,906.00
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Durham
Jan 28, 2026
Job Description The Principal IT Governance Analyst provides expert advisory services, offering a proactive and strategic approach to help the organization achieve its business objectives while effectively managing technology, security, and compliance risks. This role advises on significant and broad-based IT risks associated with new system implementations, major technology initiatives, and operational processes to ensure appropriate risk coverage and a strong control environment. WhatYou'llDo Leverage deep expertise in IT governance, controls, and risk management to identify and assess a wide range of technology, security, compliance, and operational risks. Ensure appropriate, well-designed controls are in place to mitigate identified risks and support business goals. Serve as a trusted advisor on highvisibility and/or highly complex projects, system implementations, and business process redesigns. Ensure IT and security risks are incorporated into project decisions and addressed appropriately. Partner closely with senior leaders, business owners, and project teams to build awareness and understanding of risk. Support the development, evaluation, and monitoring of mitigation plans for IT and security risks to ensure alignment with the organization's risk tolerance. Escalate issues when risk levels or mitigation strategies fall outside acceptable thresholds. Work with process owners to ensure process documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Develop and maintain processes and procedures to ensure documentation remains current and well-governed. What You Bring Technical fluency; prior IT Audit experience is highly beneficial. Experience with: Risk identification, analysis, and triage Process improvement frameworks GRC tools, including reporting and risk lifecycle management Control design and documentation, including process mapping and governance Bonus Points Bachelor's degree or advanced degree 8+ years of experience in related field In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field WhatYou'llGet The opportunity to work at thecutting edgeof health care delivery with a teamthat'sdeeply invested in the community Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to dogreat work Medical, dental, and vision coverage along withnumeroushealth and wellness programs Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacyassistance Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education 401k match including an annual company contribution Learn more Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs.Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance. $118,691.00 - $189,906.00 Skills