DEPUTY CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 58229
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 09/01/2026
Agency:Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/ Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range is $9,495 - $10,442 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Gubernatorial (Management Bill)
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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 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking to hire a Deputy Chief InternalAuditor who will help lead and manage audit projects for the entire agency portfolio. This position will play acritical role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the many programs and initiatives across the agency,including promotion of Illinois Tourism, domestic and international trade, major corporation business attraction anddevelopment, capital and infrastructure improvement projects, economic and COVID-19 business recoveryprograms, and various other state or federally funded grant programs. This position will work alongside the ChiefInternal Auditor to ensure the agency is incompliance with the Fiscal Control and Internal Audit Act (FCIAA),statutory, administrative and grant requirements, such as the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA)and 2 CFR 200 Federal Uniform Guidance. We invite qualified applicants who have a commitment to efficiencyand good stewardship of tax-payer dollars to apply for the position of Deputy Chief Internal Auditor.
Essential Functions
- Formulates, plans, develops, and implements strategic audit planning of the Office of Internal Audits.
- Develops policy, goals, and objectives for the State Programs Internal Audits Program.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Liaisons with Illinois State Auditor General regarding audits of DCEO on complex issues to ensure compliancewith audit requirements and regulations.
- Develops plans and procedural changes for resolution of audits.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the dutiesenumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with a major in accounting or professional auditing.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative auditingexperience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers four (4) years of professional auditing experience at a public organization or unit of government.
- Prefers four (4) years of experience serving as the lead auditor or team lead, determining the priorities andtimeline of the internal audit activity and assigning work.
- Prefers four (4) years of management and supervisory experience.
- Prefers four (4) years of professional experience formulating policy, standards and procedures andinterpreting statutes, regulations or administrative rules.
- Prefers four (4) years of professional experience in auditing theory and procedures.
- Prefe
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