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Working Title: Risk and Internal Controls Director

Job Class: Human Services Manager 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89139

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 09/24/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/14/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS - Central Office / Internal Audits Office

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

_***This position is eligible for_ telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***_

As the Risk and Internal Controls Director, you will direct Agency strategic and short-term risk management and internal controls activities. Reporting to the Director of Internal Controls and Accountability, with regular reporting responsibilities to the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Commissioner, Chief of Staff, Executive Management Team, and Chief Compliance Officer, the Risk and Internal Controls Director (Director) is responsible for helping create and maintain an agency culture of risk identification, awareness and risk mitigation. The Director also conducts annual planning and evaluation activities for risk management, advises on internal controls, conducts training and outreach on conducting risk assessment and risk mitigation efforts, helps support and advise the Agency on implementing proper internal controls and provides direction and support for tracking and addressing audit findings _._

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

+ Development of standard policies and procedures for risk and internal controls.

+ Development of standard policies and procedures for tracking audit findings until they are fully resolved.

+ Establishment and oversight of the development, implementation and operation of the Agency’s risk management and internal controls activities.

+ Collaboration with and direction to operations and administration leadership to perform risk assessments and internal controls assessments on critical Agency programs and business processes to determine if adequate internal controls are in place.

+ Oversight of the Agency’s risk management and internal control program administration including development and facilitation of the Risk Management Committee and other working groups necessary to conduct the risk management activities for the Agency.

+ Management and responsibility for the Agency’s internal and external risk and internal controls reporting obligations to senior Agency leadership and the state enterprise, including Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB).

+ Communication, consultation, and training Agency staff and leadership on risk management and internal controls -related matters.

+ Providing direction and oversight to the Office of Risk Management and Internal Controls to ensure effective use of human and fiscal resources in achieving the goals of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a supervisor, leadworker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

o 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

o 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Four (4) years of risk management and internal controls program leadership experience including developing and recommending to senior leadership planning strategies regarding risk management programs and policies and providing managerial leadership to the development and implementation of a risk management and internal controls strategic planning process.

Experience must include:

+ Risk management and internal control oversight and implementation.

+ Risk management and internal control policy and training development.

+ Knowledge and experience in assessing and evaluating functions using the United States Government Accountability Office Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government to internal control work (aka “the Green Book”) in practical situations.

+ Governmental accounting and auditing principles and auditing standards.

+ Program planning and administration principles.

+ Negotiation and mediation skills sufficient to resolve differences between competing or different positions and to influence the endorsement, acceptance and priority for risk management positions and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Risk Management Certification.

+ Experience applying knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).

+ Advanced knowledge, experience, and education related to accounting, public administration, business management, and economics.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.