Internal Controls & Audit Specialist (Administrative Specialist II)

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,208,000 - 50,145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation package

Excellent benefits

Public service impact

Job summary

State of Nebraska seeks an Internal Controls & Audit Specialist (Administrative Specialist II) in Lincoln to centralize FFATA reporting, coordinate external audits, and strengthen internal controls for audit readiness across the agency.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and supports process improvements. This role offers a strong benefits package and public service impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience.
• Master’s degree and two years auditing, compliance, fiscal, or internal control reviews preferred.
• Equivalency may be substituted to meet minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Exams policies, procedures, transactions, and workflows to evaluate risk-based controls and compliance.
• Serves as liaison for state and federal auditors, prepares responses and reports.
• Maintains centralized tracking for external audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Completes FFATA reporting within timelines; corrects errors and documents sources.
• Travel as needed; approximately 5% of time in conferences or meetings.

Skills

Detail oriented

Continuous improvement mindset

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Education - Agency 13Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$30.979Job Posting:JR2026-00029806 Internal Controls & Audit Specialist (Administrative Specialist II) (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):10-24-2026Job Description:This is a new position that will centralize the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting for our agency, coordinate external audit activities, and strengthen internal controls to support audit readiness across the agency.The hiring team is looking for candidates who are detail oriented, have a continuous improvement mindset, and able to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. If you enjoy formalizing processes, streamlining work, and creating efficiencies, this could be a great fit!**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.Pay Grade 7: $30.979/ hourThis rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.Teammates EnjoyIn addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefitsCompetitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% returnThirteen paid holidays per yearEssential FunctionsExamines policies, procedures, transactions, and workflow processes to evaluate risk-based control and compliance reviews, and shares results and makes recommendations to office leadership.Serves as liaison for state and federal auditors, prepares responses, and reports to audit questions.Maintains centralized tracking system for external audit findings, review recommendations, and corrective action plans. Follow up to determine if corrective steps address identified conditions, and report unresolved actions to leadership.Completes agency-wide Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting within applicable timelines. Corrects reporting errors, maintains supporting documentation, and provides guidance related to source information.Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.Working Conditions and Travel :This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 5% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as conferences, meetings, or training opportunities. There is also approximately one day of overnight travel per month.Requirements / QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and\\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in accounting or related field and two years of experience conducting audits, compliance, fiscal, or internal control reviews.If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at [e-mail] .If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.