Social Services Analyst 2-EC

The Program Integrity and Compliance Unit establishes and maintains a comprehensive standardized framework to prevent detect investigate and resolve fraud waste abuse and non-compliance across all state and federally funded programs ensuring resources are managed responsibly benefits are provided only to eligible recipients and program objectives are achieved with integrity accountability and regulatory compliance.

The Program Integrity & Compliance Auditor is responsible for reviewing internal control reports conducting compliance audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards. This role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience with compliance auditing or program integrity functions
• Proficiency in data management systems and reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to follow reinforce adapt or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements State Civil Service rules and organizational policies.
• Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions behaviors performance decisions and outcomes.
• Managing Time:The ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards integrity and honesty regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Four years of experience in social services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus one year of experience in social services; OR

A bachelors degree plus one year of experience in social services; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Receive assess and investigate internal control red flag referrals; conduct compliance reviews and audits documenting appropriate findings and recommendations.
• Review audit samples analyze data and manage information within designated data systems to support compliance determinations.
• Complete assigned program integrity and compliance audit reviews accurately and within established timelines maintaining a high standard of quality with minimal errors.
• Meet established performance metrics deadlines and productivity expectations.
• Support and participate in various assigned projects initiatives and operational tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including documentation of structural or programmatic changes driven by economic or operational factors.