Sr IT Audit and Compliance Lead

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. 

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

What We’re Looking For

Are you passionate about security compliance? Do you thrive in fast-paced, highly regulated environments and want to make a real difference—not just tick boxes?

As a Security Audit and Compliance Lead at Datavant, you'll play a mission-critical role in shaping how we manage risk, meet regulatory expectations, and scale trust with our partners. You’ll be a key member of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team, directly influencing Datavant’s internal control environment and leading high-impact audit and compliance initiatives.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is energized by solving complex problems, navigating ambiguity, and driving compliance at scale. You’ll work cross-functionally with security, engineering, operations, and product teams to embed controls, streamline audits, and continuously mature our compliance posture.

We’re looking for a professional who’s not just looking for their next job—but someone eager to grow into a future leader and build a career in security compliance that matters.

What You Will Do

• Lead Strategic Compliance Initiatives
  • Oversee enterprise-level audits and assessments (SOC 1, SOC 2, FedRAMP, HITRUST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.) from kickoff through final deliverables.
  • Coordinate evidence collection, walk-throughs, and testing with internal teams and external auditors.
• Enhance the Control Environment
  • Build, refine, and manage Datavant’s Unified Control Framework (UCF) to streamline compliance across overlapping frameworks.
  • Create and update control narratives, test plans, and policy documentation aligned with evolving industry requirements.
• Communicate and Influence
  • Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to internal stakeholders—engineering, product, legal, and leadership.
  • Translate complex compliance requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications.
• Develop Automation and Process Improvements
  • Identify opportunities to automate evidence collection and testing; enhance efficiency without sacrificing rigor.
  • Contribute to the design and refinement of compliance workflows using smart tooling.
• Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Draft control descriptions, SOC report narratives, and remediation plans.
  • Identify control gaps, assess risk, and lead remediation tracking through completion.
  • Stay current on emerging regulations, frameworks, and audit trends to ensure Datavant stays ahead of the curve.

What You Need to Succeed

• 4+ years of experience in IT audit, security compliance or risk management.
• Hands-on, proven experience with security frameworks and regulations such as, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, HITRUST, NIST 800-53, and/or FedRAMP.
• Experience conducting technical control assessments and writing audit-ready documentation.
• Excellent communication skills—you can explain control requirements to engineers and translate technical speak for auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
• Self-starter who is driven to build structure where needed.

Tool & Technology Stack:
We value familiarity with the following tools and platforms. While not all are required, exposure to these (or similar) technologies will help you succeed:

• GRC Platforms: TrustCloud, Drata, LogicGate, ServiceNow GRC
• Ticketing Systems: Jira, Asana
• Collaboration Tools: Slack, Confluence
• Cloud Platforms: AWS (preferred), GCP, Azure
• Automation/Scripting: Familiarity with automation tools or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for control testing and workflow optimization is a plus