Executive Director, Governance Risk & Compliance

Health Care Service Corp.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 178,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) seeks an Executive Director to lead security risk and compliance across the enterprise, aligning with Legal, Compliance, IT, and business stakeholders. You will own the GRC framework, drive attestations and certifications, and deliver board‑level reporting on risk posture.

The role oversees policy, third‑party risk, and threat management programs, with budget stewardship and cross‑functional collaboration to strengthen enterprise security controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience in IT/Information Security; or 19 years of experience without a degree.
• Minimum 7 years of people leadership experience (multi‑team leadership preferred).
• Proven experience leading enterprise GRC programs (risk, compliance, policy, third‑party risk, subsidiary governance).

Responsibilities

• Set strategy for security risk and compliance across the company and subsidiaries.
• Oversee enterprise GRC framework, attestations, and certifications (SOX, HIPAA, HITRUST).
• Govern security policy, awareness initiatives, third‑party risk management, and risk reporting to executives/Board.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

GRC domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 15 years IT/Security OR 19 years without degree

Tools

NIST CSF/800-53

ISO 27001

SOX/HIPAA/HITRUST knowledge

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position provides enterprise leadership for security risk and compliance by setting strategy, owning GRC outcomes, and ensuring regulatory alignment across the company and its subsidiaries. The Executive Director builds and sustains the enterprise GRC framework and leads all enterprise attestations and certifications, including SOX, HIPAA, and HITRUST, supported by clear C suite and Board reporting. The role governs security policy, exceptions, security awareness initiatives, and third party risk management, while enabling consistent identification, tracking, remediation, and reporting of security risks across the enterprise. Responsibilities also include overseeing processes for threat and vulnerability management, ensuring adherence to established risk policies and standards, and continuously improving security risk management capabilities and controls. The Executive Director owns the enterprise information security risk posture, budget stewardship, and cross functional alignment with Legal, Compliance, IT, and Business stakeholders.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience in IT/Information Security; or 19 years of experience without a degree.
• Minimum 7 years of people leadership experience (multi‑team leadership preferred).
• Proven experience leading enterprise GRC programs (risk, compliance, policy, third‑party risk, subsidiary governance).
• Demonstrated success briefing executives/Board, owning budgets, and driving cross‑functional outcomes.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Executive experience with regulatory regimes (e.g., HIPAA/HITRUST, SOX) and enterprise control frameworks (NIST CSF/800-53, ISO 27001).

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Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range $177,500.00 - $329,800.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC is committed to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke‑free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke‑free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

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