Director of Internal Audit

About the role

The ND Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Director of Internal Audit in Bismarck, ND.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high performing team dedicated to fostering a culture of transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement across North Dakota’s largest state agency.
• Align agency resources and form a new team to evaluate areas such as financial management, operations, compliance, and overall performance across all programs.
• Serve as the Department's main contact for audits and reviews conducted by external agencies, including working with the State Auditor's Office, federal agencies, Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and other oversight entities.
• Track audit findings, ensure management responses are completed, monitor corrective actions, and help HHS programs make lasting improvements.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled at analyzing complex information, identifying risks, and recommending practical solutions that improve accountability and performance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work with executive leaders, program managers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to lead multiple projects, manage competing priorities, and ensure audit findings and corrective actions are completed on time.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to maintain independence while serving as a trusted advisor committed to continuous improvement and responsible management of public resources.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, auditing or a closely related field. The Department is willing to consider a bachelor's degree for the right candidate.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in auditing, compliance, program evaluation, governmental auditing, or financial management.
• A minimum of five (5) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state programs, grants, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting assessments and developing audit plans.

Prior Experience

• Preference will be given to candidates who have professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Experience in health and human services programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, Child Care, Public Health, Developmental Disabilities, Long Term Care, Behavioral Health, or Human Services programs.
• Experience working within government or highly regulated environments.

Location

This is an onsite position based at the ND State Capitol in Bismarck, ND.

About HHS

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are over 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state and special sources.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

Total Rewards

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Application Procedures

• Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

Contact

• To apply, visit the HHS ND Careers website.
• If you need an accommodation, please contact Marcie Wuitschick at MWuitschick@nd.gov.

EEO Statement

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.