Director of Compliance

Title: Director of Compliance

State Role Title:Audit Services Manager III

Hiring Range: $140000 - $165000 (Commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location:DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement we commit ourselves to listening learning and cultivating environments of trust respect and positive engagement. Together we are mission-driven eager to achieve and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve. We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies along with faith-based and non-profit organizations to promote the well-being of children adults and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1650 (state) and 12200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System who ensure that thousands of Virginias most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

The Virginia Department of Social Services is excited to share that we are looking for a Director of Compliance to help lead and join our team!

The Director of Compliance reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Administration and serves as a key member of the Leadership Team helping advance agency objectives established by the Commissioner Deputy Commissioner and Executive Team. This role plays a critical part in leading and strengthening the agencys compliance program.

This senior leadership position is responsible and accountable for directing agency-wide compliance and risk mitigation efforts to ensure adherence to state and federal legal and regulatory requirements. The Director oversees core functions including administrative hearings quality control subrecipient monitoring fraud prevention and detection and information security compliance.

The Director works collaboratively with divisions across VDSS to promote a culture of compliance ethical conduct and accountability in alignment with the agencys mission vision strategic goals and objectives.

In addition to a rewarding work experience VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pre-tax spending accounts state funded Short and Long Term Disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching Employee Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of compliance enterprise risk management internal controls and information security practices in large complex regulated environments.

Demonstrated skill in analyzing complex regulations and operational data preparing clear and comprehensive reports and presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership policymakers and external stakeholders.

Comprehensive knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations pertaining to human services. These programs often involve multiple stakeholders diverse objectives competing priorities and substantial resources.

Leading Change - the ability to bring about strategic change both within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this leadership competency is the ability to establish a direction for the division and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

Leading People - the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals. Inherent to this leadership competency is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others facilitates cooperation and teamwork and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

Results Driven - the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this leadership competency is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying functional and technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks.

Business Acumen - the ability to manage human financial and information resources strategically.

Building Coalitions - the ability to build coalitions internally and with Federal agencies state and local governments legal partners or nonprofit and private sector organizations to achieve common goals.

Additional Considerations

Experience with compliance operations in a large human services agency.

Knowledge of human services programs policies and regulations.

Experience overseeing or managing administrative hearings appeals processes adjudication functions or similar legal or regulatory review operations.

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other relevant compliance audit or risk credentials.

Experience with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance.

Experience with information security compliance privacy regulations or enterprise risk management programs.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests form pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.2-3114 as a condition of employment. The filing must be completed on or before the first day of employment and annually thereafter on or before February 1. The
selected candidate is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest training within
2-months of becoming a state filer and at least once during each consecutive period of two
calendar years commencing on the first odd-numbered year thereafter. For more information please visit

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealths Teleworking policy on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: VDSS Division of Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.