Assistant Director of Internal Audit

Title: Assistant Director of Internal Audit

State Role Title:Audit Services Manager II

Hiring Range: Up to $131532

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Internal Audit. This position manages trains and evaluates work of senior audit staff. Specific duties primarily include planning conducting and coordinating operational reviews of Community Services Boards (CSBs) across the Commonwealth and assisting with Central Office and Facility projects. This position is also responsible for developing audit programs based on the Performance Contract state and other federal requirements; assisting the Director in developing Internal audit work paper formats policies procedures risk assessments and multiyear audit plans; managing projects that evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of agency operations control environment and compliance with applicable laws regulations and established policies and addition this position reviews the performance of assigned staff and assists staff in determining the scope of planned audits developing audit reports and communicating findings and recommendations to management; conducts hotline and internal investigations; and completes other special projects as requested by management. This position is required to travel for audits and special projects to CSBs and DBHDS facilities including overnight travel. A valid unrestricted drivers license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealths Driver Safety Program are required.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in supervising/leading managing and reviewing work of audit staff.
Experience in managing multiple complex projects concurrently within the allocated project budget hours.
Experience in planning coordinating and conducting variety of performance and compliance audits.
Experience in independently determining the scope and objectives of the projects.
Experience in developing audit programs including audit procedures to meet audit objectives.
Experience in drafting audit reports and communicating audit findings and recommendations.
Experience in conducting hotline projects and/or special investigations.
Advanced skills in Excel including pivot tables to analyze complex data to arrive at logical conclusions and in identifying and proposing solutions to problems.
Extensive knowledge of auditing standards processes and professional ethics.
Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong communication skills for interaction with executive leadership senior management and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Experience in project management.
Certification in one or more related professional areas (CIA CISA CFE and CPA).

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.

This position is eligible however not guaranteed for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However emailed faxed and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. on the listed closing date. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: - Inquiries Only; No Submissions to include resumes.

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.