Senior Compliance & Internal Audit Officer

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance & Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Compliance Officer 2 under the direction of the Internal Audit Bureau Chief to perform journey-level professional duties ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, rules, guidelines, and program requirements.

This role supports department operations by monitoring adherence, analyzing processes, and recommending corrective actions to maintain program integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with compliance or audit in government or public sector settings.
• Ability to assess procedures for regulatory adherence and identify gaps.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and program requirements.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills for formal documentation.
• Background checks are required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level professional duties to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and program requirements.
• Support the Internal Audit Bureau Chief in monitoring adherence and reporting on compliance status.
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements to strengthen program integrity.

Skills

Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Reading Comprehension

Active Learning

Complex Problem Solving

Writing

Speaking

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Compliance Officer 2 under the direction of the Internal Audit Bureau Chief to perform journey-level professional duties ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, rules, guidelines, and program requirements.

This role supports department operations by monitoring adherence, analyzing processes, and recommending corrective actions to maintain program integrity and regulatory compliance.