The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an individual to serve as Internal Auditor, under the direction of the Internal Audit Bureau Chief in the Division of Compliance. This position will also assist the Internal Audit Bureau Chief and Chief Audit Executive in executing the annual department risk assessment and in developing the department's annual internal audit plan. Conduct special studies as assigned by the Internal Audit Bureau Chief and/or Chief Audit Executive.
Responsibilities:
This position will audit processes and programs of Department of Health and Human Services.
- Conduct internal audit activities in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Provide audit services that are impartial, unbiased, free of conflicts of interest, and independent in fact and appearance.
- Conduct comprehensive review of a department process or program to evaluate fundamental business practices to ensure there are adequate internal controls as well as operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Measure adherence with department and executive branch policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, program guidelines, and grant or contract requirements.
- Investigate the facts and circumstances of possible fraud or misappropriation of the organization's assets.
- Develop audit objectives and work plans.
- Collect and analyze information according to the work plan to include completing research and conducting interviews.
- Develop audit findings and recommendations based on analysis, draft reports, and review work papers for accuracy.
- Advise department management and employees on the development of internal controls in support of the department's risk management plan.
- Recommend actions to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, program guidelines, and grant or contract requirements.
- Provide support in designing more effective compliance and enforcement activities as well as improved department operations.
Applicant will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
How to Apply:
For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online Benefits: Employment Application Guide.
Benefits:
We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:
- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for more details)
- Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
- Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Director’s Statement:
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
E-Verify Statement:
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in investigative or closely related work which involved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or regulations which have the effect of law; or interpreting and enforcing federal or state laws governing health care administration; or quality assurance review to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with program requirements; or drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or related documents required for organizational operations.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time, professional-level work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review as determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program requirements.
- Graduation from accredited school of law and experience equal to two years of full-time work as described in number one or two or in the practice of law.
- A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one, two, or three), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to two years of full-time management/supervisory work in the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as a Compliance Officer 1.
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