Director of Audit and Compliance - Agency Division Director Senior

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* Working Title:

Director of Audit and Compliance*
* ** Job Class:
Agency Division Director Senior*
* ** Agency:
Health Department*
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** Job ** : 97107

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes / Hybrid

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers.

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** Date Posted** : 09/22/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/12/2026

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** Hiring Agency:
** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

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** Division/Unit** :
Executive Office / Internal Audit & Analytics

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $55.68 - $79.79 / hourly; $116,259 - $166,601 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220
- Managerial Plan

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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.

Join our mission-driven team at Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) where your expertise meets our commitment to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans!

This position serves as the MDH executive leader for internal audit and compliance, responsible for planning, directing, and implementing an internal audit program that provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services on complex, high-impact issues across the agency. The Director of Audit and Compliance ensures the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes in accordance with all legal requirements, and in accordance with the IIA Standards, and provides strategic counsel to the Commissioner, executive leadership, and management and staff across the agency.

The Director of Audit and Compliance holds unrestricted access to all records, systems, facilities, and personnel necessary to execute the duties of the internal audit function.

The position will be responsible for:

+ Providing expert advice and consultation, facilitate strategic discussions, and lead the development and implementation of the annual audit and risk assessment work plans informed by risk insights, and organizational priorities.

+ Directing and overseeing the Internal Audit and Assessments Office by providing agency-wide leadership for the planning, prioritization, execution, and evaluation of complex and sensitive audits and reviews. Establish audit priorities, set methodological expectations, and ensure work is performed objectively, independently, and in accordance with professional standards. Provide strategic guidance to program leadership on risk, internal controls, and operational effectiveness, and recommend cost-effective improvements that strengthen internal controls and reduce the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.

Represent the office to executive leadership and external oversight entities, safeguarding the agency's accountability and the proper stewardship of public funds.

+ Providing expert consultation and leadership on internal control matters to support effective governance, risk management, and compliance across the Department. Provide direction for internal control awareness activities; guide the development, implementation, and documentation of internal control components and principles; and support program areas in strengthening internal controls that safeguard public funds and assets and reduce the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.

Provide leadership and oversight for the department's audit remediation process to ensure timely, consistent, and effective resolution of internal and external audit findings. Participate in the department wide policy and procedure review process to promote consistency, compliance, and strong internal control practices. Sponsor and support projects that enhance internal controls, improve operational effectiveness, and strengthen the security of MDH's financial transactions, assets, and protected data.

+ Providing strategic leadership and direction for Internal Audit &…