Internal Auditor (Hybrid)

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This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communitiesOur Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across ColoradoOur Core Values –Unity, Honor, Service

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our

Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
• Job protected medical leave under the and the .
• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit for details.
• CDPS provides generous time off including and annual wellness days.
• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The Office of Compliance is comprised of an Internal Audit Section, Risk Management Section, Professional Standards Section, and Statewide LEO Resource Section. The Internal Audit section serves as an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the Department’s operations. Our services assist the Department in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of managing risks, control, and governance processes.

Work Environment
Office, sedetary, with occasional travel
Typical work hours 8 am-5 pm
Flexible work place arrangement possible, with some in the office presence

About the JobThe purpose of this position is to plan and conduct internal audits, consultations, monitoring/compliance reviews, risk assessments, ensuring implementation of internal audit recommendations and risk mitigation action plans, as well as other duties as assigned. The purpose of risk and control assessments is to identify the primary risks and the corresponding controls in place associated with the program and scope of the audit being performed. In addition to the Audit Report, the Risk & Controls Assessment and the Process Work Flow are a package of work products submitted to the Auditee post Audit.

Key Responsibilities

Audits and Consultations
Primarily responsible for conducting work outlined in the annual audit plan which reflects CDPS’s highest risks. The Auditor provides reasonable assurance that CDPS is complying with all regulatory requirements. Plans and conducts performance, compliance, and financial internal audits and consultations as assigned. Duties include but not limited to:

• Plans audits (must be familiar or have the ability to obtain a sound working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances, rules and regulations of CDPS and its Divisions as well as adhere to all policies and procedures)
• Researches (demonstrated experience researching, comprehending and interpreting policies and procedures),
• Designs audit programs,
• Executes the test steps associated in the audit programs (i.e. interviewing, gathering data, etc.),
• Analyzes the information obtained to complete the objective(s) (utilize strong analytical skills with high attention to detail),
• Utilizes data analytic technologies such as Excel and the Data Analytics function of the audit software to extract, cleanse, and interpret large, complex data sets,
• Compiles work papers on internal audit templates to document the analysis (demonstrate organizational skills)
• Creates clear and concise status updates for audit clients based on an agreed upon frequency,
• Critical analysis of data for the purpose of proposing audit recommendations (when applicable),
• Writes high quality, engaging and informative audit reports and communications that are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete, and timely, and
• Utilizes the audit software for all stages of the audit work.

Risk Assessments and Risk Management Communication
Plans, manages, and coordinates all aspects of assigned risk assessments. This includes reaching out to division personnel, scheduling and conducting risk assessment meetings, compiling risks into a final risk assessment report, and following up with management on take action items. .

Compliance Reviews/Monitoring
Conducts ongoing reviews/monitoring of high-risk areas across the Department is a necessary application to identify any potential areas of fraud or to highlight program compliance and effectiveness of internal controls.

Plans, manages, and coordinates all aspects of assigned compliance reviews.

Ensuring Recommendations & Risk Assessment Action Plan Implementation, Technical Assistance and Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Seven years of professional level auditing and/or compliance experience that involved conducting and reporting of performance audits, compliance audits, or financial audits in compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in any field and three (3) years of professional level auditing and/or compliance experience that involved conducting and reporting of performance audits, compliance audits, or financial audits in compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

OR

Advanced degree in any field and two (2) year of professional level auditing and/or compliance experience that involved conducting and reporting of performance audits, compliance audits, or financial audits in compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing, including the ability to question, and work effectively at all levels within and outside CDPS.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with agency employees across multiple divisions and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and utilize graphs to display statistical results.
• Must be able to assume responsibility, initiate action, and work independently simultaneously while fitting into a team environment as characterized by shared accountabilities.
• Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and work under pressure, and meet commitments within strict time frames.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, customer service, interpersonal skills and communication and emotional intelligence while working with team members and CDPS customers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience on interpreting federal regulations, state statutes and departmental policy.
• Experience in researching, collecting and analyzing data.
• Proficiency in data analytics technologies to include Excel, audit software to extract, cleanse, and interpret large, complex data sets.
• Extensive experience in report writing and strong communication and presentation skills.
• CPA, CIA, CGAP, CFE or CISA certifications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and a reference check.
• Must be Colorado resident at the time of application
• Must have a valid Drivers License

APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION?
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at cdps_hr@state.co.us .
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us .

NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
• Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive. Each answer (1-4) should be no longer than one page.
• Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
• Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video.
• Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: Will Not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
• Comparative Analysis Steps may include:
• Structured application review by a panel of SMEs.
• Written sample of previous work.
• An online skills assessment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,244.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,244