Compliance Risk & Audit Lead (Driver Training)

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a Senior Compliance Audit Manager to lead the statewide compliance audit team in Blythewood, SC. The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to interpret standards across driver training and testing programs.

You will develop policies, train auditors, review reports, and provide guidance to ensure audits are accurate, timely, and aligned with laws and agency procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant work experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Must have strong leadership, supervision, communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, and practices related to driver training and testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of a compliance audit team, including workload management, performance monitoring, and staff development.
• Serves as the agency's subject matter expert for non-commercial driver training schools and third-party testers providing technical guidance, clarification of standards, and interpretation of regulatory requirements.
• Develops, updates, and maintains policies, procedures, and audit tools for the unit that support consistent and effective oversight.
• Provides training, coaching, and mentorship to auditors to strengthen skills and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Prepares and maintains reports and statistics. Make recommendations to leadership based on audit findings and industry trends.
• Monitors changes in state and federal laws and regulations and ensures timely updates to compliance practices and program guidance.
• Coordinates and participates in investigations of non-compliance, complaints, or program irregularities.
• Performs other related duties as directed by management.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (substitution for experience)

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a Senior Compliance Audit Manager to lead the statewide compliance audit team in Blythewood, SC. The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to interpret standards across driver training and testing programs.

You will develop policies, train auditors, review reports, and provide guidance to ensure audits are accurate, timely, and aligned with laws and agency procedures.