Chief Audit Officer

Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Public Authority, Local Government, State

Austin, TX - USA

Manager / Team Leader

Experteer Overview

As Director of the DFPS Internal Audit Division, you will lead advanced, senior-level audits and advisory work to strengthen agency operations. You’ll develop plans, oversee budgets, and guide risk assessments while coordinating with executive leadership and external auditors. You’ll drive process improvements, policy development, and strategic communications to support safe outcomes for children and vulnerable adults. This role blends governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement to enable data-driven decisions and accountability.

Compensation / Benefits

100% paid health insurance for you
50% paid for eligible family members
retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments
paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
optional dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for tax savings on health and dependent care`,`Employee discounts on gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment`,`Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Responsibilities

Develop and standardize processes to achieve agency goals and promote safe, healthy families
Lead strategic planning, budgeting, and performance measurement aligned with the DFPS strategy
Oversee audits, reporting, and documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and policy alignment
Manage audit staff, project managers, and coordination with external auditors
Plan and implement agency-wide risk assessments and annual audit plans
Support strategic communications and liaison activities with executive leadership and stakeholders
Review and update policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet laws and regulations
Monitor and evaluate program activities, identify risks and opportunities, and propose improvements
Represent the agency in meetings, hearings, and external engagements; provide testimony as needed
Oversee legislative implementation and ensure audit-based monitoring of statutory/regulatory changes

Key requirements

Certified public accountant (CPA) or certified internal auditor (CIA)
At least seven years of auditing experience
Progressively responsible experience in government auditing and leading teams
Experience planning, assigning, and supervising internal audit projects
Experience working with executive level management and coordinating audit projects
Experience coordinating with external audit entities
Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework
Background in management, finance, or public administration relevant to auditing

leadership communication and public speaking collaboration and stakeholder management knowledge of internal auditing standards (GAOG), IT auditing standards risk assessment and audit planning budget development and financial oversight

Description

As Director of the DFPS Internal Audit Division, you will lead advanced, senior-level audits and advisory work to strengthen agency operatio…

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