Senior Internal Auditor

DHRM; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) in Virginia is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor within the Internal Audit Division. The role focuses on independent assurance and consulting services to improve agency operations, with responsibilities spanning risk-based financial, compliance, operational, program, and third-party audits.

Located in Central Virginia, this in-office role requires participation in in-person and stakeholder meetings; telework may be possible as business needs

Qualifications

• Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications: considerable experience conducting financial, compliance and operational internal audits from planning to reporting in alignment with professional auditing standards (e.g., IIA).
• Considerable experience in conducting risk assessments to develop audit programs.
• Considerable experience preparing audit workpapers to ensure fieldwork meets the audit objectives and supports the conclusions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state laws and regulations.
• Experience meeting deadlines.
• Experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting investigations of a confidential nature.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts risk-based audits that include financial, compliance, operational, program, and third‑party audits under the direction of the IA Manager and/or IA Director and in accordance with IA Policies and Procedures and IIA Standards.
• Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and performs adequate risk assessments to ensure that management goals and objectives are being met efficiently, effectively, and economically and that the potential for fraud, waste and abuse is appropriately identified and mitigated.
• Assists with internal and hotline investigations to determine the authenticity of allegations and make appropriate recommendations to rectify any substantiated allegations of fraud, waste and abuse.
• Prepares or assists with the development of audit reports with the results of the audits and investigations with the audit findings and recommendations to help management improve controls and processes that mitigate risks.
• The employee must perform his/her duties in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Professional Practices Framework, which includes the Code of Ethics, Core Principles, and guidance documents.
• The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending in‑person meetings and attending internal and external stakeholder’s meetings.

Skills

Internal audits

Financial audits

Compliance audits

Operational audits

Risk assessments

Audit workpapers

Audit reports

Deadlines

Stakeholders

Investigations

Education

CIA Certification

CPA Certification

CISA Certification

CFE Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Senior Internal Auditor

State Role Title:Auditor II

Hiring Range: $106,509 - $111,131

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location:Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Senior Internal Auditor in the Internal Audit Division.

Previous applicants will need to reapply to this position.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

This role helps the Internal Audit Division meet its purpose and mission by providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the agency’s operations.

Plans and conducts risk-based audits that include financial, compliance, operational, program, and third‑party audits under the direction of the IA Manager and/or IA Director and in accordance with IA Policies and Procedures and IIA Standards.

Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and performs adequate risk assessments to ensure that management goals and objectives are being met efficiently, effectively, and economically and that the potential for fraud, waste and abuse is appropriately identified and mitigated.

Assists with internal and hotline investigations to determine the authenticity of allegations and make appropriate recommendations to rectify any substantiated allegations of fraud, waste and abuse.

Prepares or assists with the development of audit reports with the results of the audits and investigations with the audit findings and recommendations to help management improve controls and processes that mitigate risks.

The employee must perform his/her duties in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Professional Practices Framework, which includes the Code of Ethics, Core Principles, and guidance documents.

The business needs for this position have in office requirements to include but are not limited to attending in‑person meetings and attending internal and external stakeholder’s meetings.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well‑being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

• Considerable experience conducting financial, compliance and operational internal audits from planning to reporting in alignment with professional auditing standards (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors).
• Considerable experience in conducting risk assessments to develop audit programs.
• Considerable experience preparing audit workpapers to ensure fieldwork meets the audit objectives and supports the conclusions.
• Considerable experience preparing comprehensive audit reports and conducting closing meetings with auditees and management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state laws and regulations.
• Considerable experience meeting deadlines.
• Considerable experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting investigations of a confidential nature.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

• Pursuant to the Office of State Inspector General Directive – Oversight of State and Specific Nonstate Agencies’ Internal Audit Programs, all executive branch state agencies and institutions with internal audit functions shall adopt and prescribe to the Definition of Internal Auditing, Code of Ethics, and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (standards), as promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• The IIA’s Attribute Standard 1210 – Proficiency states that Internal Auditors must possess the knowledge, skills and other competencies needed to perform their indivisible responsibilities. The IIA’s interpretation states that Internal Auditor are encouraged to demonstrate their proficiency in by obtaining appropriate professional certifications and qualifications, such as the Certified Internal Auditor designation and other designations offered by the IIA and other appropriate professional organizations.
• Certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE.
• Experience training and reviewing work of audit team members.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the E‑Verify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking. This position could be expected to work in the office as driven by business needs.

Telework arrangements are a privilege and may be rescinded at any time based on performance and/or business need. The agency reserves the right to modify or terminate a telework arrangement, provided that reasonable notice is given to the employee.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.

This position requires the submission of a Statement of Economic Interest (financial disclosure).

If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

From July 1, 2026, through January 21, 2029, applicants who were involuntarily separated from employment with the Federal Government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in force, budget reduction, or workforce restructuring initiative may be eligible for HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration. Applicants seeking HB494 Federal Employee Priority Consideration must identify themselves within the state application process and provide supporting documentation, including a Standard Form 50 (SF-50), verifying their eligibility.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804 - 225 - 4407

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time