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Director Of Internal Audit

DOC Central Office


Job Location:

Wethersfield, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 116650 - 159051
Posted: 22 August 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Are you a current State of Connecticut employee interested in leading a comprehensive internal audit program that supports organizational accountability and operational effectiveness Do you have experience evaluating internal controls analyzing financial and operational data and developing recommendations based on your findings If so we invite you to explore this opportunity below!


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Monday through Friday
  • Full-time 40 hours per week)
  • First shift (Some off-shift work may be required based on operational needs)
  • Location: Central Office Wethersfield
  • This position may be eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period and thereafter in accordance with the Telework Policy. Employees serving an initial working test period must work on-site in the office.
THE ROLE
The Director of Internal Audit will be responsible for directing staff and overseeing the operations of the Department of Corrections internal audit program. Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
  • Formulate program goals and objectives;
  • Develop review and evaluate policies and procedures;
  • Interpret and administer applicable laws and regulations;
  • Evaluate staff;
  • Assist in preparing the program budget.
OUR MISSION
The Connecticut Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff victims citizens and offenders.

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Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service absent any applicable collective bargaining language and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a State agency thisclass is accountable for directing the Internal Audit program.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Directs staff and operations of program;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact activities;
  • Coordinates studies of departmental operations which include complex management studies of organizational structures and management and operating procedures;
  • Plans and directs a program of financial examinations of fiscal operations within department;
  • Analyzes financial transactions for program and/or contract compliance;
  • Appraises and verifies accuracy and adequacy of records systems and controls;
  • Formulates long range plans to provide periodic examinations of all major departmental activities programs and financial records;
  • Conducts highly sensitive and complex studies requested by Commissioner;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff including outreach interview and selection;
  • May perform activities associated with the agencysprovider audit process;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
    • the principles and practices of auditing and accounting;
    • organizational analysis;
  • Knowledge of
    • financial examination procedures;
    • data processing;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years ofprofessional experience in a combination of financial and operational analysisin a large business or public service organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience musthave been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: For state employees this experience isinterpreted to be at the level of a Supervising Accountant or a SupervisingAccounts Examiner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
  • A Masters degree in accounting business administration finance public administration or in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience evaluating internal controls risk management practices regulatory compliance and fraud prevention or detection processes.
  • Experience analyzing financial and operational data and developing recommendations based on findings.
  • Experience developing reviewing and evaluating policies and procedures.
  • Experience identifying process improvements and evaluating their implementation.
  • Experience auditing public-sector for-profit or nonprofit organizations.
  • Experience preparing and issuing audit reports and other audit-related documentation.
  • Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this classare required to possess and maintain at least one of the followingcertifications: Certified Public Accountant Certified Internal Auditor orCertified Fraud Examiner.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the ConnecticutGeneral Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that sharegeneral characteristics and are categorized under a single title foradministrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to beall-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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