CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR

Job Requisition ID: 55359
BPIS: 10973

Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date: 05/15/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR - 64325
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $11,000/monthly; Full salary range $11,000 - $13,000/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Internal Auditor to lead HFS’s comprehensive internal audit program. This executive role provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen operations, enhance accountability, and support the agency in achieving its mission. The Chief Internal Auditor develops and implements the agency’s Annual Audit Plan, establishes internal auditing policies and standards, and applies a disciplined approach to evaluating risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. The successful candidate for this role will serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership and act as the agency spokesperson on internal audit matters with the Governor’s Office, the Illinois General Assembly, the Auditor General, and other oversight bodies. This leader will guide and mentor professional audit staff, set priorities aligned with agency objectives, and ensure the integrity, transparency, and effectiveness of audit activities.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who can navigate sensitive and complex audit issues, provide clear and actionable recommendations, manage resources and budgets efficiently, and champion a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management across the agency through innovative audit methodologies.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

• Subject to administrative approval of the Director of Healthcare & Family Services, serves as Chief Internal Auditor for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) by developing, directing, and implementing a comprehensive agency wide internal audit program
• Serves as official Agency spokesperson on behalf of the Director and the Agency to all internal and external entities including, the Governor’s Office, the legislature, and the Office of Management and Budget
• Serves as a full line supervisor
• Determines the scope of audits to be conducted in response to operational changes or new knowledge
• Maintains accurate objective, clear, concise, constructive, and timely communications with management
• Applies professional audit standards to ensure standards of internal audits are consistent with current standards of the profession
• Assesses the training needs of staff to accomplish the Agency goals and to ensure compliance with Certified Professional Development requirements
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in auditing, business or public administration
• Requires certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor with at least four (4) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience, or as an Auditor with at least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience

• Three (3) years of professional experience developing, directing, and implementing a comprehensive internal audit program for a large public or private organization
• Five (5) years of professional experience interpreting statutes, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to and/or affecting audit policy
• Five (5) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure detailed and critical analysis of work performed
• Three (3) years of professional experience establishing internal auditing policies, standards, and procedures to support a proactive risk management control, accountability, economy and efficiency, and improving governance and business processes
• Five (5) years of professional experience developing correspondence to support recommendations relative to audit findings
• Five (5) years of professional experience analyzing reports, and meeting short reporting deadlines
• Two (2) years of professional experience providing testimony before legislative committees

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

​Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 201 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Ruth.A.Day@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

Statement of Economic Interest:

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 5 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive five-year terms at the Director of the Healthcare and Family Service’s discretion.

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