Audit Director

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Functional Title: Audit Director
Job Title: Director III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Audit
Posting Number: 21585
Closing Date: 12/20/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Range: $7,716.67- $11,666.67
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-28
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 25%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations: Austin
MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0
97E0,SEI15

Brief Job Description:

Make an impact with a career in audit! The Texas Office of Inspector General was established to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in publicly funded state Health and Human Services programs. We are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help create a better future.

Our office provides a collaborative and supportive workplace culture to grow your career and help positively impact the lives of Texans. Our success is truly based on our people. This is why we commit to supporting our people not only in professional growth, but also in our commitment to work life balance. Audit Division members enjoy meaningful, challenging and diverse audit work, a supportive and innovative work environment, coaching and mentor programs, and many more benefits.

This position offers a hybrid schedule of remote (telework) and in-office work schedules. This position’s ability to telework will be determined by agency and division telework policies and will be required to come into the office, as directed, to fulfill essential job functions.

Job Description:

Performs advanced (senior level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning related to the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) Audit Division, reporting to the Deputy Inspector General of Audit and Inspections. The Director of Audit is responsible for providing guidance to professional audit staff conducting audits of Health and Human Services (HHS) agency programs, contractors, and medical services providers in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, applicable information technology auditing standards, and OIG policies and procedures. Work involves using critical thinking to understand and interpret federal and state requirements, policy, and Texas Administrative Code governing HHS agency programs; developing strategic plans, goals, and objectives in alignment with OIG strategic plans; establishing policies, procedures, standards, schedules, priorities, and tracking tools to determine progress in meeting performance measures. Work also includes providing input on the annual risk assessments and audit plans; coordinating with the OIG Centralized Risk Review staff and coordinating with HHS agency internal audit directors to avoid duplication of work and to ensure high risk areas in all HHS agencies have adequate audit coverage. The Director hires, oversees, and trains a large staff and plans, assigns, and supervises the work of senior audit managers and other professional audit staff. Work is performed under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

EJF 1: (30%)

Oversees ongoing direction for multiple audits in accordance with applicable professional auditing standards, and Audit and Inspections policies and procedures; provides leadership, planning, and coordination of performance audits; utilizes expert business management and risk assessment skills in overseeing critical project management duties to identify, plan, schedule, implement, review, and report on the work of audit staff; provides ongoing leadership, consultation, and guidance to professional audit staff, including leading staff in identifying potential fraud, waste, and abuse, and non-compliance with state and federal requirements and contract provisions; uses critical thinking to provide direction to audit staff in the examination of complex financial, operational, and management activities, programs, and information technology processes and systems; provides guidance in defining the audit scope and objectives, documenting the business processes and controls, determining the effectiveness of controls, and making recommendations for improvement; identifies and reviews the results of special investigations, audits and reviews, research studies, plans and forecasts, rules and regulations, and effective business methodologies to accomplish audit objectives. Directs the development of external audit reports that are organized, concise and ready for publication when submitted to the Chief and Deputy Inspector General of Audit and Inspections. Ensures the report effectively communicates the results of audit work and recommendations for improvement to management and other stakeholders.

EJF 2: (20%)

Directs performance of audit project risk assessments using meaningful risk factors, evaluating the relative importance of those factors, collecting, and analyzing applicable data and information; determines the relative risk of programs, contracts, functions, and information technology processes and systems involved. Provides guidance on evidence and audit documentation to ensure that it is sufficient to achieve the established objectives of the audit and to meet professional auditing standards, and Audit and Inspections policies and processes. Serves as a process improvement facilitator, leading management groups in conducting business risks assessments and controls analyses.

EJF 3: (20%)

Oversees the development and implementation of OIG and Audit and Inspections goals, objectives, strategic plans, and budgets; establishes operational policies, and procedures; monitors and evaluates plans, budgets, staffing, policies, procedures, standards, and performance measures and makes needed adjustments; prepares for external peer reviews; and monitors performance and implements operational enhancements.

EJF 4: (15%)

Oversees professional audit staff; hires, develops, coaches, evaluates, and disciplines division employees in following established HHS human resources policies and procedures and Audit and Inspections policies and processes; outlines and communicates performance expectations to staff; completes performance plans and performance evaluations of directly supervised staff; develops and manages staff continuing professional education and training plans; creates and presents in-house training on internal policies and processes and a variety of business management and audit topics; and establishes systems for setting priorities, planning activities, and organizing staff to accomplish goals.

EJF 5: (15%)

Communicates and coordinates with peers and with HHS agency internal audit directors to avoid duplication of work and to ensure high risk areas in all HHS agencies and programs have adequate audit coverage; coordinates with HHS agency executives and program managers during audits, communicating effectively with all levels of management in a variety of settings; represents Audit and Inspections at briefings and meetings and with legislative committees and other internal and external stakeholders; routinely briefs the IG and agency executives on audit results and recommendations; provides guidance and direction to professional audit staff in the development of formal communications with client management and the review and approval of these deliverables, including audit reports and related oral presentations to management; periodically briefs OIG and HHS System leadership and audit clients on project status, outstanding management action plans, and other matters. Establishes excellent working relationships with audit staff, HHS agency program staff, OIG management, and other stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• • • Medicaid and other HHS programs, functions, and systems, including related local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
    • Principles and practices of public administration and management
    • Audit procedures and processes.
    • Government auditing standards.
    • International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
    • Information Systems Auditing Standards.
    • Financial, operational, and information technology internal controls.

Skill in:

• • • Monitoring and evaluating internal operations and making needed adjustments to goals, policies, procedures, and performance measures.
    • Analyzing and evaluating complex program and policy issues.
    • Conducting research, collecting, and analyzing data, evaluating information, and drawing logical conclusions.
    • Guiding professional staff in the use of project management techniques.
    • Interpersonal relationships, including ability to collaborate with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of personnel.
    • Planning, assigning, and supervising the work of professional audit staff.
    • Motivating, training, guiding, mentoring, and evaluating professional audit staff
    • Use of software applications to conduct audit work and evaluate business operations and systems.

Ability to:

• • • Provide effective leadership to foster a productive environment.
    • Establish goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance measures in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, stakeholders, and executive management.
    • Direct and organize program activities for complex organizations.
    • Identify issues, develop creative and workable alternatives to complex problems and policy issues, and implement effective solutions.
    • Create, analyze, and evaluate highly complicated, and technical information and translate it into easily understandable, useful, and concise documents, including audit reports, and oral presentations for agency executives, elected officials, and the public.
    • Work cooperatively in a team environment.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

The individual in the Director III position must possess one of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed by, and in good standing with, a state board of accountancy, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

Initial Screening Criteria:

Bachelor's degree from a college or university

Must have at least six years of auditing experience, including at least three years of experience managing and supervising professional audit staff.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed by, and in good standing with, a state board of accountancy, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

Advanced degrees may be substituted for one year of experience at the hiring manager’s discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 1. 1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with major coursework in auditing, information technology, economics, accounting, finance, public policy, or related field.
      2. Experience in state or federal auditing.

Additional Information:

The OIG is responsible for preventing, detecting, auditing, inspecting, reviewing, and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in the provision of HHS in Medicaid and other HHS programs. Potential employees of OIG are subject to criminal background checks in accordance with the HHS Human Resources policy. Selected applicants must complete a national fingerprint-based criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to determine if they have criminal history record information that constitutes a bar to employment.

OIG will request that all applicants considered for an interview provide responses to essay questions. Failure to respond to the request could disqualify an applicant from the interview process.

Relevant professional designations, advanced degrees, and years of experience will be considered in determining salary level. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Any employment offer is based on several factors, including but not limited to available budget, work experience, leadership approval, division and agency-wide policies and procedures, and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

MOS Code: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk - Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on aiapply.co. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on aiapply.co. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.