Working Title: Director of Internal Audit and Advisory Services - State Prog Admin Manager Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 94566
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/03/2026
Closing Date : 06/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-CO-Managerial
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Office of the CFO
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $49.18 - $70.52 / hourly; $102,687 - $147,245 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is looking for a Director of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (IAAS) to oversee the IAAS Division and support MDE in maintaining internal control, strong governance practices, and a coordinated approach to risk mitigation and continuous improvement.
The IAAS Director will lead MDE's internal audit function, including the development and oversight of the annual audit plan, and ensures that audit activities are conducted objectively, independently, and in accordance with recognized internal audit and internal control standards.
This position will provide oversight to MDE's internal control framework, including monitoring the effectiveness of internal controls across program areas, overseeing the annual internal control certification process, and ensuring alignment with statewide internal control expectations.
Telework:
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Three (3) years of managerial experience OR Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience leading internal audit, internal controls, risk management, compliance, or related governance functions.
AND
Five (5) years of experience applying internal audit, internal control, and governance standards in complex organization, including demonstrated experience in the following areas:
Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements in the evaluation of financial reporting, program operations, and compliance requirement.
Conducting audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (GAS), including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting.
Applying the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the IIA Code of Ethics in the execution of internal audit and advisory engagements.
Evaluating, designing, or implementing internal controls using the COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework, including assessing control design, operating effectiveness, and remediation activities.
Leading or overseeing sensitive analyses of opportunities of fraud, waste, abuse, including complex schemes, financial irregularities, or high-risk program vulnerabilities.
Interpreting and applying federal and state laws, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to public sector programs, grants, and financial management.
A Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; and a Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced professional certification such as CIA, CPS, CISA, CFE, or CGAP.
Experience presenting complex audit, risk, or internal control issues to executive leadership and collaborating with external oversight bodies (e.g., OLA, OSA, federal auditors, OIG).
Experience designing and delivering training or organizational change initiatives related to internal controls, risk management, or governance.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse and collaborative workplace.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License Check
Criminal Background Check
The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
