Operations & Mgmt Consultant - Ses

Position: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES - 65000026
Requisition No: 870636

Agency:
Elder Affairs

Working Title:

OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES
- Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $3,360.07-$4,310.87 MONTHLY

Posting Closing Date: 03/02/2026

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

* OPEN COMPETITIVE
* POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve department operations. To help the department accomplish its objectives through a systematic, disciplined audit approach, and to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of its risk management, system of internal controls, and governance processes.

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $40,320.84 to $51,730.44, annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Conduct financial, compliance, performance, and information systems audits of the agency and prepare both preliminary and final audit reports of the findings. All audits will be conducted in accordance with Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, pursuant to section 20.055, Florida Statutes.

* Performance will be measured on the incumbent's ability to plan and conduct audits from preliminary survey through audit testing. Performance will also be measured on the quality of the evidence obtained to support findings and recommendations, and the ability to maintain working papers that contain sufficient information to enable an experienced auditor with no previous connection to the engagement to ascertain the auditors' significant conclusions and judgments.

The most important performance criteria is the ability to effectively communicate with auditees and agency management while planning the audit, conducting the field work, and reporting results (findings and recommendations) upon completion of the engagement.

* Act as liaison and coordinate all engagements with external auditors, to include, but not limited to the Florida Auditor General, the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA), other state agencies, Federal Government Auditors and other contracted external auditors.

* Monitor the implementation of the agency's response to any internal or external audit findings and recommendations. And conduct both six (6) and eighteen (18) month follow-up reviews (in accordance with Florida Statute and Office of Inspector General policies and procedures) of all internal and external audit engagements, and report on the status of corrective actions taken.

* Conduct special projects, management reviews and other accountability activities of the administration of programs and operations carried out or financed by the department for the purpose of promoting economy and efficiency or preventing and detecting fraud and abuse.

* Develop both long-term and annual audit plans based on the findings of periodic risk assessment.

* Advise in the development of performance measures, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of department programs. Assess the reliability and validity of department performance measures, and make recommendations for improvement, if necessary, prior to submission of those measures to the Executive Office of the governor pursuant to section 216.0166(1), Florida Statutes.

* Assist in conducting preliminary inquiries, investigations, as assigned. Accepts and documents allegations and complaints of fraud or misconduct by citizens, Department employees, contractors, vendors or suppliers who identify or maintain a relationship with the Department. Complete case updates and closures in accordance with the Office policies and procedures and at the direction of management. Prepares thorough, complete and accurate documentation of work performed.

* Other Duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Incumbent should have knowledge of accounting, auditing, data collection and/or analysis; basic computer hardware/software.

* Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data; utilize problem-solving techniques; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; conduct audits, investigations and other accountability activities; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written material: use Microsoft Excel and Word.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Four (4) years of professional experience in the field of accounting, auditing, analyzing data, or contracts and grants; or

* A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; or

* A combination of education and professional experience in accounting, auditing, analyzing data, or contracts and grants.

* Further preference will be given to an applicant with a professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

* Ability to travel as needed.

* The incumbent must obtain…