DEPUTY CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Requisition ID: 58229 • Opening: 08/18/2026 • Closing: 09/01/2026 • 1 vacancy • Full-time, salaried term appointment (4-year term, renewable)

About the Role

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor to help lead and manage audit projects for the entire agency portfolio. This position will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of programs and initiatives across the agency, including Illinois Tourism, domestic and international trade, business attraction and development, capital and infrastructure projects, economic and COVID-19 business recovery programs, and various state or federally funded grant programs. The Deputy Chief Internal Auditor will work alongside the Chief Internal Auditor to ensure compliance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Audit Act (FCIAA), statutory, administrative, and grant requirements such as the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and 2 CFR 200 Federal Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Formulates, plans, develops, and implements strategic audit planning of the Office of Internal Audits.
• Develops policy, goals, and objectives for the State Programs Internal Audits Program.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Liaisons with Illinois State Auditor General regarding audits of DCEO on complex issues to ensure compliance with audit requirements and regulations.
• Develops plans and procedural changes for resolution of audits.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with a major in accounting or professional auditing.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative auditing experience in a public or business organization.
• Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Filing of a Statement of Economic Interest as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (fines and penalties apply to untimely filings).

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional auditing experience at a public organization or unit of government.
• Four (4) years of experience serving as the lead auditor or team lead, determining priorities and timelines of internal audit activities and assigning work.
• Four (4) years of management and supervisory experience.
• Four (4) years of professional experience formulating policy, standards, and procedures and interpreting statutes, regulations, or administrative rules.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in auditing theory and procedures.
• Four (4) years of experience utilizing TeamMate electronic audit management system.
• Certified Internal Auditing licensure.

Pay

Anticipated starting salary range: $9,495 – $10,442 monthly.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work, and do business.

Headquarters: 1011 S 2nd St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704.