Internal Auditor

Position Summary

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire an Internal Auditor in the Bureau of Internal Audit. This position will complete audits for the State of Illinois. We invite all qualified applicants to apply for the position of Internal Auditor and help the Bureau of Internal Audit continue to serve the State of Illinois.

Job

Requisition
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 07/08/2026
Agency:
Department of Central Management Services
Class

Title:

INTERNAL AUDITOR I - 21721
Skill Option:
None
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 07/01/2026) $5,834/monthly;
Full Range $5,834-$8,307/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

• Under general supervision of the Audit Supervisor and Functional Training Lead for the Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Internal Audit, serves as rotating auditor as deemed appropriate by management to best meet the needs of other existing audit requests, by independently conducting audits according to approved audit programs.
• Performs preliminary review prior to audit fieldwork.
• Prepares electronic work papers and audit reports for supervisory review.
• Represents Internal Audit in meetings.
• Meets Continuing Professional Education requirements through formal and in-house training.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, with coursework in auditing, business management, public administration, economics, computer science, accounting, or other related subjects.
• Requires completion of an agency’s Internal Auditor Trainee program or requires two (2) years of professional auditing experience.

• Prefers extensive knowledge of auditing theory.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of applicable state laws, administrative rules, statutory mandates, regulations, policies, and procedures when auditing an agency's functions and programs.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of the agency's programs, policies, and regulations.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of the functions of state government.

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

Central Management Services (CMS) is the State of Illinois’ central operational support agency, the team that keeps government running smoothly behind the scenes. We provide the essential services that enable more than 80 agencies, boards, and commissions to serve the people of Illinois effectively. As the backbone of state operations, CMS delivers high‑quality, reliable, and forward‑thinking services that help government programs work efficiently and meet the needs of residents statewide.

Our vision is to be the trusted partner dedicated to the success of the State of Illinois through service, optimization, and inclusion. Our mission is to be the accessible agency that delivers essential, effective, and efficient services to State agencies and the people of Illinois. Our core values are:
Trusted, Strategic, Effective, Innovative, Responsive, and Inclusive. Through strategic leadership CMS plays a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness of Illinois State government.

CMS provides a broad portfolio of statewide services through specialized bureaus such as:
Administrati…