Risk Management & Compliance Analyst I / Compliance Audit Supervisor - 193215

South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking a Senior Compliance Audit Manager to lead the statewide compliance audit team in Blythewood, SC. The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to interpret standards across driver training and testing programs.

You will develop policies, train auditors, review reports, and provide guidance to ensure audits are accurate, timely, and aligned with laws and agency procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant work experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Must have strong leadership, supervision, communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, and practices related to driver training and testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of a compliance audit team, including workload management, performance monitoring, and staff development.
• Serves as the agency's subject matter expert for non-commercial driver training schools and third-party testers providing technical guidance, clarification of standards, and interpretation of regulatory requirements.
• Develops, updates, and maintains policies, procedures, and audit tools for the unit that support consistent and effective oversight.
• Provides training, coaching, and mentorship to auditors to strengthen skills and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Prepares and maintains reports and statistics. Make recommendations to leadership based on audit findings and industry trends.
• Monitors changes in state and federal laws and regulations and ensures timely updates to compliance practices and program guidance.
• Coordinates and participates in investigations of non-compliance, complaints, or program irregularities.
• Performs other related duties as directed by management.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (substitution for experience)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of a compliance audit team, including workload management, performance monitoring, and staff development. Oversees compliance audits of driver training schools, third-party testers, and other entities to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and program standards. Reviews audit reports and audit findings to ensure accuracy and completeness and approves audit recommendations.
• Serves as the agency's subject matter expert for non-commercial driver training schools and third-party testers providing technical guidance, clarification of standards, and interpretation of regulatory requirements. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance initiatives and resolve complex issues.
• Develops, updates, and maintains policies, procedures, and audit tools for the unit that support consistent and effective oversight.
• Provides training, coaching, and mentorship to auditors to strengthen skills and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Prepares and maintains reports and statistics. Make recommendations to leadership based on audit findings and industry trends.
• Monitors changes in state and federal laws and regulations and ensures timely updates to compliance practices and program guidance. Supports strategic planning and continuous improvement activities to enhance the effectiveness of driver training and testing oversight.
• Coordinates and participates in investigations of non-compliance, complaints, or program irregularities.
• Performs other related duties as directed by management.

Location

This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General, Class D Compliance Unit, at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant work experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Agency Requirements

• Must complete a nationwide criminal background check to include finger printing.

Additional Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, and practices related to driver training and testing.
• Must have strong leadership, supervision, communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as collaboration and relationship management skills.
• Coordinates with, and receives guidance from the unit manager, but generally works independently and has some latitude for independent decision making.
• The assigned work location is Blythewood, but will supervise a team throughout the state.
• This position is subject to overnight travel.
• Normal hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM but will require working outside the normal work hours and on weekends occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer someone with management and auditing experience.

What's in it for you?

At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offers a robust and competitive benefits program.

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 20 hours per week)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
• An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household

Additional Comments

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.