Internal Audit Administrator at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$32.067



Job Posting:

JR2025-00014511 Internal Audit Administrator (Open)



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Job Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services' Operations Division is seeking a candidate with great analytical skills, leadership, and attention to detail for a Internal Audit Administrator position.


A successful candidate, under administrative direction, will be responsible for the administration, direction and organization of a Unit located within the Department of Health and Human Services which represents a major part of the agency's total operations and consists of complex, multifunctional programs
with a statewide impact.



At Nebraska DHHS, public service means making a meaningful difference in the lives of our communities. Every day, our teams work to protect and improve the health and well-being of Nebraskans through dedication, compassion, and commitment to service. If you're passionate about positively impacting others and being part of something bigger, join us and help make a difference!




Examples of Work



Job duties of the Internal Audit Administrator include:

• Develop, coordinate, conduct and review ongoing internal audits that test for compliance with federal and state laws and regulations as well as compliance with the agency's internal control policies;


• Supervise and evaluate the work of internal audit staff; respond to inquiries and provide documentation for audits, attestations and reviews conducted each year by State officials, the Legislature and the Federal Government;


• Monitor the agency's compliance with corrective action plans resulting from audit findings;


• Review the agency's internal controls for best business practices and coordinate with Legal Services to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations; and


• Conduct training programs focused on best business practices, internal controls and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Requirements/Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in public administration, social work, human development, public health, behavioral science, law, finance, human resources or other program related field AND two years of experience in a field related to the assigned program area including supervisory experience; OR a Master's degree in any of the above mentioned fields. Experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for-year basis



Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred. Five years' experience with forensic accounting; Master's degree in business administration.



Other: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities



Knowledge of: federal and State laws and regulations relevant to the agency's programs; quality assurance/performance improvement principles and methods of analyzing continuous improvement; business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation leadership and coordination of people and resources; principles of supervision and staff development; budget administration practices.


Skill in: communicating to convey information so others will understand; using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions; identifying complex problems to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.


Ability to: learn, apply and interpret agency policies and procedures; establish program objectives and assess progress; identify and analyze organizational and operational problems and develop and implement timely and economical solutions; formulate policies to meet identified needs, goals or objectives; perform high level analysis; apply principles of logic or synthesis functions involving planning and direction of interrelated activities in multiple departments; exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations; establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with managers/administrators, community organizations and the public; plan, assign and supervise the work of others.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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