Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleInternal Controls Officer (Special Assistant), Ref #7616
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $97908 to $123761 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the application of internal controls and/or risk management principles; the implementation or maintenance of an enterprise risk management or internal controls program; application of a compliance or audit program; evaluating operational risk, continuous improvement, quality control management, or reviewing enterprise-wide exposure; or related field. Extensive knowledge of agency operations and relevant legislative and regulatory environments.
A master’s degree or J.D. may substitute for one year of experience.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of Enterprise Risk Management within the Chief Risk and Data Privacy Office, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls Office, this position will serve as the agency’s Internal Controls Officer, responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control program that integrates the control activities, plans, attitudes, policies, systems, resources, and efforts of the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) to provide reasonable assurance that the agency will achieve its mission and objectives.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee and lead the Office of Internal Controls.
• Maintain a system of internal control and a program of internal control review that complies with all requirements of the NYS Internal Control Act.
• Establish and maintain guidelines for a system of internal controls that are in accordance with internal control standards.
• Implement education and training efforts to ensure that all employees achieve adequate awareness and understanding of risk and control concepts.
• Prepare annual certifications for various control agencies (Division of Budget, Office of the State Comptroller, and State Financial System).
• Provide consultative support to agency managers to assist them in meeting internal control requirements.
• Assist management with developing effective solutions, as appropriate, for any identified internal control weaknesses via self-assessment and/or internal audit assessments.
• Work collaboratively with the agency’s Internal Audit Department and other risk functions to identify and mitigate agency risk and to reduce duplication of effort to minimize disruption in daily operational activities across ITS functions.
• Prepare regular and consistent progress reports on the status of control self-assessments and management mitigation efforts.
• Meet periodically with the CIO and/or the CIO’s designee to discuss status of the internal control program, concerns, and suggestions.
• Establish cooperative liaisons with other Internal Control Officers and control agencies to further enhance the agency’s ability to learn of best practices for possible implementation.
• Represent the agency on internal control matters with external organizations.
• Serve on various ITS committees.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Comments NYS is an equal opportunity employer.
We are also recruiting for this role in NYC.
Some positions may require fingerprinting and background checks.
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
- Up to 50% telecommuting
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- And many more.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services, Human Resources
Swan Street, Core 4, Floor 1
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter and indicate that you are applying for Internal Controls Officer (Special Assistant), Ref #7616, and include the Vacancy ID of this posting in your subject line. Please specify in your cover letter how you meet the minimum qualifications.