TJJD - Internal Auditor V - Advanced Senior Internal Auditor - (AUS)

Internal Auditor V - Advanced Senior Internal Auditor

Organization: Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Austin Central Office George H.W. Bush Building, Suite 13.14 1801 N. Congress Ave. Austin 78701

Job: Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

State Job Code: 1204

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 27

Salary (Pay Basis): $7,015.17-$7,083.33 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Feb 3, 2026

Closing Date: Ongoing

Description

The TJJD Internal Audit Division evaluates and assesses agency functions and new or changing services, processes, and operations. The division consults with management to advise and assist them in ensuring adequate design and internal controls are built into processes, coordinating external audit activities, and following-up on recommendations issued as a result of audit work. Performs advanced (senior-level) internal auditing work. Supervisory work that involves conducting, planning, scheduling, and coordinating complex to highly complex or large-scale performance, financial, and compliance audits of the agency's departments, programs, and contractors; provides recommendations to improve the agency's systems and service deliveries and contributes to the overall accountability within the agency. Responsible for leading the department's staff auditors, which involves planning and assigning their work, providing guidance and assistance, reviewing audit working papers and reports, and assisting with conducting performance reviews. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, and occasional travel is required.

Essential Duties

Collaborates with the chief and deputy chief internal auditors in the development and implementation of the annual audit plan and departmental procedures and controls. Oversees and/or develops audit scopes, programs, objectives, project procedures, and deliverables. Performs internal audits that are complex to highly complex in nature or large in scale and/or oversees others who perform audits including coordinating resources, assignments, and audit activities; ensures the accomplishment of audit objectives; utilizes a variety of data analysis techniques to develop valid conclusions from audit evidence; and conducts post-audit assessments. Reviews audit working papers and reports for completeness, compliance with standards, uniformity in method, and adherence to statutes, departmental rulings, and legal decisions; and ensures staff adequately document the objectives, methodologies, scope, results, and supporting evidence for conclusions. Oversees and/or examines and analyzes management operations, internal control structures and systems, and accounting records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with legal regulations; and provides technical advice on the requirements, liabilities, and penalties of compliance and non-compliance. Recommends and advises management regarding changes in business processes, information systems, and accounting or management procedures; acts as a departmental representative at the direction of the chief internal auditor on agency task forces and/or agency-wide initiatives. Assists with training lead auditors on project management techniques, conducting and supervising audit work and ensuring compliance with standards, and managing priorities; and coaches' staff in audit standards, department policies, and in appropriate business writing and presentation skills. Supervises departmental employees and promotes ethical leadership, excellent performance, confidentiality, a positive working environment, and professional development; and provides feedback and conducts performance reviews Collaborates with the Deputy Chief Auditor on post-audit assessments; reviews and identifies changes in professional standards, pronouncements, and federal audit requirements, and notifies management and audit staff of such changes. Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures: Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible. Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Will be required to travel up to 15% of the time. Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Certification as a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Five (5) years of full-time wage-earning experience performing audits of financial systems, or evaluating program(s) effectiveness, efficiency, or compliance. Three (3) years of the required experience must involve experience in leading internal audits, risk assessments, and developing fieldwork plan and related audit objectives. Experience and Education Substitutions: Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience. Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements. Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution. Requirements for Continued Employment: Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting methods and systems, management theory, and program evaluation methods. Knowledge of business practices, audit procedures, business law, and governmental laws applicable to the field of auditing. Knowledge of computerized accounting and/or operating systems and procedures. Skill in operating computers and applicable computer software. Skill in numerical analysis. Skill in establishing rapport and building credibility with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to coach staff on the generally accepted government auditing standards and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Ability to conduct field investigations, collect data, and prepare analytical reports. Ability to develop and apply audit programs to evaluate operating procedures and management practices. Ability to evaluate accounting systems for accuracy and legal conformance. Ability to evaluate management operating procedures for adequate internal control, efficiency, and effectiveness. Ability to accurately complete and assemble audit working papers and compose clear and concise audit reports. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and meet deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor. Ability to process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Ability to lead and coordinate work assignments of employees engaged in many different tasks. Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, and travel occasionally.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Analyzing Alphabetizing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aid) Ability to perform tactile discernment Identify colors Depth perception Operate motor equipment Lifting, up to 25 lbs. Carrying, up to 25 lbs. Pulling Pushing Walking Standing Sitting Prolonged sitting Repeated bending Reaching above shoulder Manual/finger dexterity Dual simultaneous grasping Twisting Kneeling Stooping Climbing stairs