Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst Intern
The Information Services Division (ISD) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Intern. The GRC team within ISD is responsible for ensuring agency policies are up-to-date and in compliance with regulatory standards, conducting internal and external IT audits, conducting IT risk assessments, and managing the security awareness and training program. The GRC Intern will gain critical, real-world experience in health care compliance and regulations, including ensuring HIPAA and CMS requirements are met. This is a remote position and all candidates must reside in Arizona. A current college transcript must be attached with a resume to apply.
- Assist in updating and revising internal policies to align with regulatory and information security standards.
- Assist with information security reviews/audits of external entities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assist the IT GRC team in conducting internal information security audits.
- Analyze and summarize results of security awareness assessments.
- Conduct internal user account audits.
- Progression toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health Care Compliance and Regulations, Information Technology, or related field.
- A current GPA standing of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work in a virtual office setting.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams and across the organization.
- Knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with COSO Framework, COBIT, NIST 800-53
At AHCCCS, we promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility and a variety of learning and career development opportunities. Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are 10 paid holidays per year, accrual of sick and annual leave, affordable medical benefits and participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-417-4497.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.