Lead IT Auditor - State Prog Admin Coordinator

Location: St. Paul, MN | Telework eligible up to 50% (within Minnesota or neighboring states) | Full-time, unlimited | Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Salary: $37.91–$56.39/hr ($79,156–$117,742/yr) | Bargaining unit: MAPE (Unit 214) | FLSA: Exempt (Administrative) | Connect 700 designated

About the role

This position independently evaluates and assesses the Department’s information technology control environment across the enterprise. It manages and maintains internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards and operates effectively and efficiently. The role serves as team lead for IT audit activities, reports audit results to management, acts as the Department’s key contact with MNIT on IT internal controls, security, and audit topics, and develops strategies to increase awareness of and monitor compliance with IT internal controls. It also leads investigations of data incidents at local agencies, collaborating with the Data Privacy Office and Digital Forensics to direct the department’s response, including federal reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Department’s information technology control environment across the enterprise in collaboration with MNIT Services.
• Serve as Team Lead on IT audit and risk management projects.
• Lead local agencies’ data incident investigations.
• Participate in agency-wide domain teams and cross-agency teams and committees that plan, decide, direct, implement, and create policy around all IT DCYF program governance of MAXIS, PRISM, METS, MEC2, MCSO, and all other applicable systems.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (four years of specialized experience in Information Systems audit work, data security, cybersecurity, or a related field, including):

• Managing and leading audits, including developing a long-range audit plan.
• Understanding of network infrastructure, database, and operating systems.
• In-depth knowledge and computer skills related to hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing.
• Knowledge of IT standards, guidance, and frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, GDPR, and COSO.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and internal control methodologies.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Understanding of Azure Information Protection (AIP) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad and extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CFE, CCEP, or CPA.
• Familiarity with IRS Publication 1075.
• In-depth knowledge of network architecture and network security principles.
• Ability to effectively influence and make broad-based strategic and operational decisions relating to data security and ongoing audits.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills to manage a wide range of issues, communicate issues and alternatives, establish courses of action, develop and implement solutions, and assess results.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a background investigation prior to employment, which may include: reference check, criminal background check, fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS), driver’s license check, and personnel file review (all current and former public sector employees).
• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process.

Pay

Hourly range: $37.91 – $56.39; Annual range: $79,156 – $117,742.

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Telework eligible up to 50% (within Minnesota or neighboring states).
• Flexible hours options available.
• No travel required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income at retirement (after at least three years of service).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development; tuition reimbursement.
• Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support (mental health, relationship challenges, grief, finances, legal issues).
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.

About the agency

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families puts children at the center of state government, creating a permanent state agency and commissioner focused on elevating children and families in policy and budget decisions. The department advances equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families through transformative, partnership-driven policies, programs, and practices.