Lead Risk & Compliance Strategist

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks a senior risk and compliance leader to guide risk assessments across NIST, HITRUST, PCI, HIPAA and other frameworks. You will partner with procurement, privacy, information security and Legal to embed controls in supplier contracts and ensure audit-ready documentation.

This role requires 7+ years in audit and compliance, strong leadership, and ability to operate in a matrixed environment. Travel up to 25% and a proactive, business-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; substitutions: 6 years of related experience
• 7 years in Audit and Compliance, including 5 years of Business Process Design
• Experience collaborating with Procurement, Privacy, Information Security, and Legal

Responsibilities

• Provide input on risk and assurance reporting and supplier contract terms.
• Consult with Procurement, Privacy, Information Security, Legal on risk and contracts.
• Interpret risk results and develop third-party assurance plans.
• Review reports and ensure audit quality across documentation.
• Oversee risk questionnaires, assessments, and compliance activities.
• Mentor team members and maintain enterprise risk dashboards.

Skills

Risk frameworks

Healthcare domain knowledge

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration/Management, Information Technology, Pre‑Law, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RSA Archer

Job description

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh seeks a senior risk and compliance leader to guide risk assessments across NIST, HITRUST, PCI, HIPAA and other frameworks. You will partner with procurement, privacy, information security and Legal to embed controls in supplier contracts and ensure audit-ready documentation.

This role requires 7+ years in audit and compliance, strong leadership, and ability to operate in a matrixed environment. Travel up to 25% and a proactive, business-focused mindset are essential.