Description
Briljent is seeking a Health Strategy and Innovation Analyst to support internal control reviews, audit readiness, and risk assessment activities for a state public health hospital system. This role will work supporting the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
The Health Strategy and Innovation Analyst will assist with risk assessment support, control and substantive testing, and reporting activities, with a strong focus on documentation, validation of evidence, and adherence to audit standards.
Control & Substantive Testing
- Execute control and substantive testing procedures under KPMG direction
- Perform walkthrough support and testing of internal controls related to:
- Patient Personal Needs Accounts (PNAs)
- Other in-scope financial and operational processes
- Assist with sampling, reconciliation, and validation of supporting documentation
- Document testing results, identified issues, and supporting evidence in accordance with audit standards
Risk Assessment & Planning Support
- Support development and confirmation of internal control review procedures
- Assist with identifying key risks and controls
- Gather, organize, and validate documentation required for internal control reviews
- Support conflict of interest and independence checks as required
Documentation & Reporting Support
- Compile and validate testing documentation and workpapers
- Assist with drafting findings and remediation inputs
- Support preparation of reporting materials delivered to the client
- Maintain clear, accurate, and well-organized records throughout the engagement
Requirements
- Experience supporting internal controls testing, audit, or risk assessment activities
- Strong attention to detail and documentation quality
- Ability to follow established testing procedures and professional standards
- Comfort working with financial, operational, or compliance-related documentation
- Proficiency with standard office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, document management systems)
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a distributed team
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting:
- Public sector or healthcare-related audits
- Internal control reviews or audit readiness engagements
- Familiarity with control testing, walkthroughs, or substantive testing methodologies
- Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions: An employee must meet these physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, and utilize technology tools such as a laptop computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Briljent is a solutions-based company. Solutions come from creative ideas; ideas come from being creative with differences. Briljent believes diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of the company. Employment at Briljent is based on merit and professional qualifications. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.