Internal Controls Specialist - State Program Administrator Principal

Working Title: Internal Controls Specialist Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 93367
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/07/2026
• Closing Date: 04/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• 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: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• Anticipated Duration: One (1) year
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No 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 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.\
• This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to one (1) year.\

As an Internal Controls Specialist, you will provide time-limited, project-based leadership in strengthening the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) risk and internal control framework by identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, legal, compliance, IT, and programmatic risks. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Conducts internal control assessments on new and existing DHS programs, functions, and business processes to determine whether internal controls are properly designed, implemented, and operating effectively to ensure operational efficiency, reliable reporting, compliance with laws and policies, and safeguarding of state and agency assets.
• Identifies, analyzes, prioritizes, and documents risks across DHS programs and operations to support timely decision-making and the development of effective mitigation strategies that reduce fraud, waste, abuse, and compliance failures.
• Coordinates external audit activities and supports agency leaders in developing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls to resolve audit findings and reduce repeat issues.
• Participates on agency-wide committees and project teams to design internal controls for new programs, funding streams, technologies, and initiatives to ensure compliance, protect agency assets, and support safe and efficient implementation.
• Provides consultation, training, and guidance to DHS staff and leadership to strengthen understanding of risk management and internal control concepts and promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance.

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.

Three (3) years of experience in risk management and/or internal controls. Experience must also demonstrate

• Accounting and auditing principles and auditing standards.
• Knowledge of internal control theory, risk management concepts, and the GAO Green Book framework, sufficient to design, evaluate, and implement internal controls across financial, operational, IT, and programmatic processes.
• Compliance evaluation and identification of deficiencies in program and business processes.
• Program planning and administration principles.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Management, Economics, or a related degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Management, Economics, or a related degree may sub