Working Title: Lead IT Auditor
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 96909
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes*, up to 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 9/18/26. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
Date Posted : 09/12/2026
Closing Date : 09/25/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF / Deputy Chief Compliance Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
This position exists to independently evaluate and assess the Department's information technology control environment across the enterprise, to include all aspects of managing and maintaining internal controls to ensure that they comply with relevant regulatory, legal, and industry standards and that they operate effectively and efficiently.
This position works with minimal supervision to achieve its objectives. This position will serve as a team lead for the IT Audit activities and is responsible for reporting the results of audit activities to management on a periodic basis.
Additionally, this position serves as the Department's key contact with MNIT on information technology internal controls and other Information technology security and audit related topics. It is also responsible for evaluating, developing and executing strategies for increasing awareness of, and monitoring compliance with, information technology internal controls.
This position serves as the lead for investigating data incidents that occur at local agencies using subject matter expertise in data @types and classifications in collaboration with the Department's Data Privacy Office and Digital Forensics to direct the department's response, including fulfilling federal reporting requirements.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
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.
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.
Four (4) years of specialized experience in IT auditing, information security, IT compliance, cybersecurity, or information systems risk management.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Managing and leadingaudits,includingdevelopingalong-rangeaudit plan.
Knowledge of IT standards, guidance and frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, GDPR and COSO.
Knowledge of risk assessment and internal control methodologies.
Understanding of Azure Information Protection (AIP), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) concepts.
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.
Knowledge of the goals, programs, and operating procedures of DCYF.
Familiarity with IRS Publication 1075.
Knowledge of state government organization and structure.
Knowledge of project management, and policy evaluation techniques.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
