Audit Coordinator

Description of Work The primary purpose of the Audit Coordinator position is to assist in responding to all NC FAST audits.
The Audit Coordinator ensures all audit artifacts are tracked, and coordinates communications with entities such as the Federal partners, Office of State Auditor, DHHS Office of the Internal Auditor, Legislative Program Evaluation Division, DHHS Divisions, and NC FAST Executive management and sponsors.
This position verifies all audit deliverables are provided by the time frames requested and follows up to provide additional information as requested by auditors.
The Audit Coordinator is also responsible for working with program staff and management to ensure that all aspects of audit deliverables adhere to and are aligned with state and federal program expectations.
Communicating audit requirements to program and business stakeholders.
Scheduling, coordinating and reporting on both internal and external audit functions and act as liaison to Federal, State and DHHS Audit teams.
Coordinating with NC FAST PMO and NC FAST Applications Team to ensure all audit findings are identified and tracked with a mitigation plan in place with defined dates for resolution.
Communicating effectively with internal and external clients and providing timely communication to project team management on any potential issues.
Communicating and consulting within Division, project stakeholders and within technical community.
Communicating clear goals, processes, and procedures to representatives with varied skill sets (business staff, technicians, managers, etc.
).
Using outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Assure organizational unit and team standards and procedures are applied to all work efforts and projects and a high-quality product is provided to clients.
Ensure security measures are followed as data stewards in support of all applications and the Federal, SCIO, DHHS, and DHHS IT Privacy and Security polices, and standards are being enforced at all times.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees.
It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
About the NC Division of Information Technology: DHHS Information Technology (IT) Division provides enterprise information technology leadership and solutions to the department and their partners so that they can leverage technology, resulting ultimately in delivery of consistent, cost effective, reliable, accessible, and secure services.
DHHS IT Division works with business divisions to help ensure the availability and integrity of automated information systems to meet their business goals.
DHHS IT Division’s primary information technology services are Application Management, Project Management, Privacy and Security, Financial Management, Health Information Technology, Infrastructure and Service Management.
North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) became the first State Office of Rural Health in the nation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.
Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal audits and excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
Documented ability to be detail orientated, and to work as a team member as well as independently.
Demonstrated ability to record, compile, summarize and determine conclusions and actions for audit responses and reports and effectively tailor writing style depending on audience.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and interact with a large staff with minimal supervision.
Management preference will be given to applicants with: 3-5 years’ experience, and knowledge of Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Privacy and Security policies.
Knowledge of SOC 2 framework and MARS-E standards Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.
” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in business application consulting or development; OR Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in application consulting or development; OR High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and six years of experience in business application consulting or development; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
For more information about DHHS: https://www.
ncdhhs.
gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.
Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.
S.
institution.
The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.
naces.
org/members.
Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.