Risk and Internal Controls Officer (Administrative Officer 4)

Commonwealth of PA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Risk and Internal Controls Officer to strengthen risk management, lead internal control assessments, and oversee vendor oversight within the Bureau of PRISM. You will guide risk evaluation, testing, corrective actions, and reporting to leadership and the Office of the Budget.

Qualifications include at least five years in ERM, internal controls, or internal audit, with the ability to coordinate cross‑departmental efforts and manage complex control programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive work experience in enterprise risk management (ERM), operational risk, internal controls, or internal audit.
• Experience guiding risk management and control assessments.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage corrective action plans.

Responsibilities

• Risk Evaluation: Assess risks within new and ongoing departmental initiatives and provide guidance based on established tolerances.
• Control Testing: Establish and oversee testing procedures for key internal controls and evaluate potential gaps.
• Corrective Actions: Support bureaus in developing, monitoring, and reporting progress on corrective action plans.
• Vendor Oversight: Review Service Organization Control reports and coordinate responses with internal partners.
• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with the Audit Liaison to manage departmental responses to Auditor General performance audits.
• Risk Reporting: Prepare annual risk registers and communicate status updates to leadership and the Office of the Budget.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Vendor oversight

Audit coordination

Risk reporting

Job description

THE POSITION

Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Risk and Internal Controls Officer. Although this position is housed within the Bureau of PRISM (Process Reinvention Innovation and Strategic Management), your work directly strengthens the Department of Revenue's overall mission and operations. You will lead critical risk and internal control efforts that improve processes, safeguard resources, and elevate statewide performance. This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful, forward-looking change.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the department by guiding risk management, internal control assessments, and vendor oversight to strengthen operations and accountability. As a Risk and Internal Controls Officer, you will perform the following duties:

• Risk Evaluation: Assess risks within new and ongoing departmental initiatives and provide guidance based on established tolerances
• Control Testing: Establish and oversee testing procedures for key internal controls and evaluate potential gaps
• Corrective Actions: Support bureaus in developing, monitoring, and reporting progress on corrective action plans
• Vendor Oversight: Review Service Organization Control reports and coordinate responses with internal partners
• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with the Audit Liaison to manage departmental responses to Auditor General performance audits
• Risk Reporting: Prepare annual risk registers and communicate status updates to leadership and the Office of the Budget

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are: Choice of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (60-minute lunch) or 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (30-minute lunch), Monday - Friday.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, two days per week in office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth title); or
• Six years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have at least five years of progressive work experience in enterprise risk management (ERM), operational risk, internal controls, or internal audit.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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