Deputy Chief of Internal Audit: Central Administration - #00573

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Deputy Chief of Internal Audit: Central Administration to lead the Internal Audit Unit, overseeing audits across operations, IT security, and compliance.

You will supervise internal and IT auditors and hotline investigators, develop risk assessments and long-range audit plans, and provide independent assurance to executive management.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in accounting, auditing/assurance, information systems, or risk management with experience supervising others.
• In-depth knowledge of audit standards, processes, practices, and ethics.
• Extensive knowledge of operational, financial, and compliance auditing.
• Experience leading professional staff and managing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise internal auditors, IT auditors, and hotline investigators and manage respective teams.
• Plan and conduct audits of the DOC's environment, producing working papers and final reports.
• Develop agency-wide risk assessments and long-term audit work plans.
• Provide support to the Chief of Internal Audit as requested.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Information systems

Risk management

Supervising others

Audit standards

Ethics

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Education

CPA

CIA

CISA

CGFM

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Office software

Internet

Job description

Title: Deputy Chief of Internal Audit: Central Administration - #00573

State Role Title: Audit Services Manager II

Hiring Range: $99,167 - $169,003

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The mission of the Internal Audit Unit is to provide independent, risk-based, and objective assurance as well as advisory (consulting) services designed to add value and improve the Department of Correction's operations. The unit helps the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.

To supervise internal auditors, IT auditors, and hotline investigators, and manage the respective teams in performing professional internal audits and investigations through leadership over planning and conducting audits of the DOC's environment. The primary work products are comprehensive audit working papers and final audit and investigative reports. Audits performed include operational, compliance, financial, IT security, and other audits, to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of operations and related internal controls within the DOC. Duties also include conducting or managing special projects, as well as the development of agency-wide risk assessments and long-term audit work plans. This position provides support to the Chief of Internal Audit, as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience in accounting, auditing/assurance, information systems, or risk management with experience supervising others. In-depth technical knowledge of audit standards, processes, practices, and ethics. Extensive knowledge of operational, financial, and compliance auditing. Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and principles. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and DOC compliance issues. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to identify areas subject to audit coverage and assess degrees of risk. Highly skilled in using advanced personal computer applications such as spreadsheets, database packages, office automation software, the Internet, and other software required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Experience managing, directing, communicating with and motivating professional staff in performing and completing comprehensive, and at times complex, financial, compliance, and operational audits. Ability to effectively utilize the DOC information systems to design and perform audit work. Experience successfully meeting deadlines, implementing quality standards, budgeting, and managing performance standards. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of management, to include Executive Management, Wardens, Superintendents, Chiefs, and individuals of other Commonwealth and Federal entities. Strong commitment to ethics; self-motivated with a desire to learn and deploy new audit techniques; exhibits professional judgment. Stays current on industry practices; proactive in evaluating and solving problems; motivates and provides direction on audits and projects as appropriate; successfully organizes audits and projects to meet objectives and deadlines; encourages teamwork and cooperation; establishes an effective working relationship with the auditee and enlists their cooperation. Actively maintains continued growth and improvement regarding requirements of the position; continuous emphasis on improving service and value for both self and areas assigned. Excellent communicator capable of creating and communicating clear and concise instructions; anticipates needs of others; develops effective means to convey oral and written thoughts; effectively manages conflict; uses tact when dealing with uncooperative and sensitive individuals.

Additional Considerations

Possession of, or progression towards relevant, professional certification (ex. CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM).

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019.

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.