Risk & Internal Controls Lead — Hybrid

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Risk and Internal Controls Officer within the Department of Revenue in Harrisburg. The role strengthens the department's mission by guiding risk management and internal control efforts across programs and processes.

You will lead risk evaluation, control testing, corrective actions, vendor oversight, and audit coordination to improve performance and accountability statewide.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: One year as an Administrative Officer 3; or six years in office management or staff work with related training; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least five years of progressive work experience in enterprise risk management, internal controls, or internal audit.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Pub 1075 background check and suitability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Risk Evaluation: assess risks in new and ongoing initiatives and provide guidance within tolerances.
• Control Testing: oversee testing procedures for key internal controls and identify gaps.
• Corrective Actions: support bureaus in developing and monitoring progress on action plans.
• Vendor Oversight: review reports and coordinate responses with internal partners.
• Audit Coordination: work with the Audit Liaison on responses to audits.
• Risk Reporting: prepare annual risk registers and communicate status to leadership.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Risk and Internal Controls Officer within the Department of Revenue in Harrisburg. The role strengthens the department's mission by guiding risk management and internal control efforts across programs and processes.

You will lead risk evaluation, control testing, corrective actions, vendor oversight, and audit coordination to improve performance and accountability statewide.