Internal Auditor

Salary : $70,075.20 - $108,388.80 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00406
Agency: 400 Health & Human Services - Compliance and Administration
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: Stephanie Goods - View email address on click.appcast.io


Job Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an individual to serve as Internal Auditor, under the direction of the Internal Audit Bureau Chief.


This position will audit processes and programs of Department of Health and Human Services.

• Conduct internal audit activities in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Provide audit services that are impartial, unbiased, free of conflicts of interest, and independent in fact and appearance.
• Conduct comprehensive review of a department process or program to evaluate fundamental business practices to ensure there are adequate internal controls as well as operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Measure adherence with department and executive branch policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, program guidelines, and grant or contract requirements.
• Investigate the facts and circumstances of possible fraud or misappropriation of the organization's assets.
• Develop audit objectives and work plans.
• Collect and analyze information according to the work plan to include completing research and conducting interviews.
• Develop audit findings and recommendations based on analysis, draft reports, and review work papers for accuracy.
• Advise department management and employees on the development of internal controls in support of the department's risk management plan.
• Recommend actions to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, program guidelines, and grant or contract requirements.
• Provide support in designing more effective compliance and enforcement activities as well as improved department operations.

This position will also assist the Internal Audit Bureau Chief and Chief Audit Executive in executing the annual department risk assessment and in developing the department's annual internal audit plan. Conduct special studies as assigned by the Internal Audit Bureau Chief and/or Chief Audit Executive.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.


The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa View phone number on click.appcast.io TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit

All work performed on behalf of Iowa Health and Human Services must occur in the State of Iowa.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1)Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time work in investigative or closely related work which involved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or regulations which have the effect of law; or interpreting and enforcing federal or state laws governing health care administration; or quality assurance review to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with program requirements; or drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or related documents required for organizational operations.

2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to five years of full-time, professional-level work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review as determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program requirements.

3) Graduation from accredited school of law and experience equal to two years of full-time work as described in number one or two or in the practice of law.

4) A total of nine years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one, two, or three), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to two years of full-time management/supervisory work in the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review.

6) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as a Compliance Officer 1.

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have of full-time investigative or closely related work which involved: Preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or regulations which have the effect of law; ORInterpreting and enforcing federal or state laws governing health care administration; ORQuality assurance review to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with program requirements; ORDrafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or related documents required for organizational operations?

• I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university
• I have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university and have less than five years of the experience identified
• I have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university AND have five years or more of the experience identified

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Have you graduated from an accredited four year college/university? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have of full-time professional-level work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review as determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program requirements?

• I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university
• I have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university and have less than five years of the experience identified
• I have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university and have five years or more of the experience identified

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Have you graduated from an accredited school of law? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time work in the practice of law or in full-time investigative or closely related work which involved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or regulations which have the effect of law; or interpreting and enforcing federal or state laws governing health care administration; or quality assurance review to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with program requirements; or drafting,negotiating, or examining contracts or related documents required for organizational operations; or full-time, professional-level work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review as determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program requirements?

• I have not graduated from an accredited school of law
• Less than two years of the experience identified
• Two years or more of the experience identified

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How many years do you have of a combination of post high school education and/or full-time investigative or closely related work which involved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders,rules, or regulations which have the effect of law; ORInterpreting and enforcing federal or state laws governing health care administration ORQuality assurance review to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with program requirements ORDrafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or related documents required for organizational operationsORfull-time, professional-level work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review as determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program requirements?Note: 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the combined education and/or experience
• Less than five years of the combined education and/or experience
• Five years to less than nine years of the combined education and/or experience
• Nine years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Compliance Officer 1 for the State of Iowa?

• I am not a current State of Iowa employee
• I have no experience in the classification of Compliance Officer 1 for the State of Iowa
• Less than 18 months of experience in the classification of Compliance Officer 1 for the State of Iowa
• 18 months or more of experience in the classification of Compliance Officer 1 for the State of Iowa

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Are you a current permanent State of Iowa employee? IF YES - How many years do you have in the state executive branch (IOWA) of full-time management/supervisory work in the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review?

• I am not a current state of Iowa employee
• I am a permanent State of Iowa employee and have less than two years of the required experience
• I am a permanent State of Iowa employee and have two years or more of the required experience

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