Internal Controls & Audit Specialist (Administrative Specialist II)

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a detail-oriented analyst to centralize FFATA reporting, support external audits, and strengthen internal controls. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a focus on process improvement to ensure audit readiness.

The position is located in Lincoln, NE, with pay grade details indicating hourly compensation. Applicants should have a related bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience; a master's degree is preferred for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience.
• Master’s degree in accounting or related field and two years of experience conducting audits, compliance, fiscal, or internal control reviews.

Responsibilities

• Examines policies, procedures, transactions, and workflow processes to evaluate risk-based control and compliance reviews.
• 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 FFATA reporting within applicable timelines.

Skills

Detail oriented

Continuous improvement mindset

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Education - Agency 13 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $30.979 Job Posting: JR2026-00029806

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 10-24-2026

Job 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/hour This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement 79% 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 types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Examines 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 / Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Benefits

Benefits We 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#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.