Internal Auditor (Public Service Administrator Option 2)

Job Requisition ID: 49315 

Posting Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: 09/05/2025
​Agency:  Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option:  Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281/monthly; Full Range $8,281-12,223 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: None 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as an Internal Auditor for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), in charge of assigned Divisions on various complex, non routine audit projects conducting and assigning audit segments to team members and explaining the assignment's relationship to the overall audit objectives. In this role, you will receive, compile, and analyze audit segment reports from team members. Additionally, you will conduct entrance conferences and meet with department personnel to discuss detail, duration and scope of the audit. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link:

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.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, serves a an Internal Auditor for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), in charge of assigned Divisions on various complex, non-routine audit projects and conducting and assigning audit segments to team members and explaining the assignment's relationship to the overall audit objectives.
• Conducts entrance conferences and meets with department personnel to discuss detail, duration and scope of the audit.
• Analyzes and compiles information gathered for assigned audit or audit segment and drafts working papers, compiles supporting materials that identify preliminary audit findings, and submits for review by the Information Systems Auditor and the Chief Internal Auditor.
• Assists the Information Systems Auditor and the Chief Internal Auditor in the preparation of audit procedures and audit manuals to be used by the Division of Internal Audit.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in fiscal management, accounting, budget, internal audit, insurance, or finance in a public or business organization.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in fiscal management, accounting, budget, internal audit, insurance, or finance in a public or business organization.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of professional experience planning and conducting internal audits of programs, operations, or systems in a public or business organization.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience evaluating internal controls to identify risk exposures, assess compliance, and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience drafting comprehensive internal audit reports, including documenting findings, conclusions, and recommended actions using Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and ServiceNow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience planning and conducting internal audits of programs, operations, or systems in a public or business organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience evaluating internal controls to identify risk exposures, assess compliance, and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Three (3) years of professional experience drafting comprehensive internal audit reports, including documenting findings, conclusions, and recommended actions using Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and ServiceNow.
• Three (3) years of professional experience facilitating audit-related meetings, including entrance and exit conferences, and communicating audit scope, findings, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing policies, procedures, records, and system data to assess program effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with laws or internal standards.
• Three (3) years of professional experience assisting in the development or revision of internal audit programs, procedures, or manuals to improve audit methodologies and standardize practices.
• Three (3) years of professional experience supporting or delivering internal training initiatives related to audit procedures, privacy awareness, or internal controls.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical audit findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audience.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, management, and audit stakeholders throughout all phases of the audit process.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE : Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.

• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.

• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history.

• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.

• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties include in the position description.

  Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday -Friday
Work Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170
Agency Contact:  Lorna Bock
Email:  [email protected]
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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